On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts ...

A bear hunt is one step closer to returning to Florida after wildlife officials approved a proposal Wednesday. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission met in Ocala to discuss the potential ...

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission ended four hours of public debate and discussion by voting 4-1 for preliminary rules ...

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.

The FWC would set the number to be hunted each year based on bear population, growth rate, management objectives and bear ...