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FWC to discuss Florida bear hunt rules

Florida wildlife commissioners unanimously approve black bear hunt, state's first in 10 years

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a 23-day hunting season beginning in December, paving the way for more hunts in the coming years.

FOX 35 Orlando on MSN · 8h

Florida bear hunt: FWC unanimously approves proposal for first bear hunt in 10 years

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 that hunting black bears will be permitted in the Sunshine State.

WLRN · 1h

Florida wildlife officials approve rules for state's first bear hunt in more than a decade

The hunt will take place in four regions of the state and use a lottery process for hunters to obtain permits.

30mon MSN

Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition

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

2hon MSN

FWC announces results of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge

Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners announced the final results and winners of ...

WPLG Local 105h

Developing now: State commission appointees consider reopening Florida black bear hunt season

After a controversial 2015 hunt, Florida officials appointed by the governor were considering reopening the black bear hunt ...

WTXL ABC 273h

BREAKING: Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt in a Decade Amid Fierce Opposition and Legal Threats

FWC commissioners voted to unanimously approve hunt rules without amendment. They’re now set to take effect in September.

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How the Florida Black Bear hunt became a reality and the stark contrast of responses

The proposed bear hunt in 2025 became a reality today. Hundreds of Floridians showed up at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s quarterly ...

Carlton Ward Jr. says hunting is not the way to manage the Florida Black Bear population

An interview with a renowned photographer and pioneer of the Florida Wildlife Corridor campaign reveals a measured voice ...

Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers2d

FWC SEEKS INPUT ON FLORIDA KEYS WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present draft materials for the Florida Keys Wildlife and ...

Florida Politics2d

Lindsay Cross blasts ‘wildlife cruelty’ in proposed 2025 bear hunt, urges FWC to shoot it down

Rep. Lindsay Cross, a St. Petersburg Democrat and an environmental scientist, is calling on the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

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