TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission unanimously approved a rule that would allow for bear hunts in the Sunshine State. The new rules established bear hunting ...

FLORIDA – In response to what Florida officials have referred to as the state’s “most successful conservation efforts,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has begun creating ...

It's open season for Florida's black bears. Following a Commission meeting in Havana, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has voted to approve amendments to bear hunting rules, ...

VICTIMS COULD GO TO BOTH. FWC IS PROPOSING A THREE WEEK BEAR HUNT IN DECEMBER TO ADDRESS WHAT IT SAYS IS A FAST GROWING BEAR POPULATION. A VOTE IS SET FOR NEXT WEEK, AND SOME PEOPLE SAY THE TIMING FOR ...

Hunters killed 52 black bears during Florida's 2025 bear hunt, which was the first one permitted in ten years. The hunt was recommended by the FWC to manage a growing bear population, which has led to ...

Although the odds indicate regulators will OK the first black bear hunt in a decade in Florida, opponents will pull out all the rhetorical stops when the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

HAVANA, Fla. — It’s official: Florida will see its first bear hunt in a decade this December, assuming the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s decision holds up in court. The issue of ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — FWC has released the results of the 2025 black bear hunt, which implemented new regulations aimed at sustainable wildlife management. Final amendments to bear hunting rules, approved ...

I'm honored to share that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently announced significant milestones achieved in 2025 as Florida continues to be a national leader in ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s first bear hunting season in a decade is now in its 10th day, but no one knows how many bears have been hunted at this point. Susannah Randolph with the Florida Chapter ...