In Florida, a heated battle over wildlife management is unfolding, pitting conservationists against anti-hunting groups in a ...

It would be the first black bear hunting season since 2015. Florida's last black bear hunt was in 2015, the first in 20 years, and was marred by controversy. There were reports of unlicensed hunters.

Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed.

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

Florida approves first black bear hunt in a decade. Critics say the plan, which will allow hunters to use dogs and bait stations, will invite trophy hunting. May 24, 2025. 6 min. Summary.

Florida released proposed rules Wednesday for an annual hunt of the state's largest land mammal, the black bear, but bear advocates said they favor trophy hunters.

They are questioning the hunting dog rule, rallying supporters on social media and even planning an end run around the bear ...

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.

A Florida black bear found itself in a dangerous situation Tuesday morning — along the I-4 Express lanes in Orlando.

Florida black bear sightings can be reported online to FWC. The last regulated Florida black bear hunt was in 2015. A Florida man was mauled by a 263-pound black bear in May 2025.

It would be the first black bear hunting season since 2015. Florida's last black bear hunt was in 2015, the first in 20 years, and was marred by controversy. There were reports of unlicensed hunters.

Florida black bear sightings can be reported online to FWC. The last regulated Florida black bear hunt was in 2015. A Florida man was mauled by a 263-pound black bear in May 2025.