FWC is scheduled to vote on the bear hunt one final time in August, and then it's expected that 187 permits will be issued.

Anti-hunt activist Chuck O'Neal says approval of Amendment 2 last year makes it possible for him, others to apply for black ...

May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.

Now, black bears could be the next trophy for hunters as the FWC considers a statewide bear hunt. At a meeting last year, the public weighed in on the pros and the cons of a black bear hunt.

Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized. FWC hasn't held a bear hunt in more ...