State experts estimate about 4,000 Florida black bears now roam the peninsula with the largest subpopulation in Central Florida. The rules approved with little discussion by wildlife commissioners set ...

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

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.

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Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed during a record-setting Florida Python Challenge this year, state wildlife officials ...

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 ...

After months of contentious public debate, Florida’s wildlife commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a 23-day ...

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 ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will vote on Wednesday on a proposed seasonal bear hunt. This is the first event of its kind since 2015, when 304 bears were harvested in two days ...