The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade takes place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.

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For the first time since 2015, a Florida black bear hunt is returning. After months of contentious public debate, Florida’s ...

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This is the first black bear hunt since 2015, when nearly 300 bears were killed on the first two days of a week-long season.

HAVANA, Fla. (WCTV) - Bear hunting is returning to the state of Florida for the first time in a decade. During a meeting ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously Wednesday to establish a black bear hunting ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously Wednesday to establish a black bear hunting ...

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years ...

Two panther kittens were found dead in Florida after a suspected vehicle strike, officials said. Their deaths mean at least 12 of the endangered animals were killed this year.