August 13, 2025
Wildlife officials approved rules for a hunt that could lead to 187 bears being killed.…
July 25, 2025
Florida gears up for 3-week bear hunt in December
State wildlife officials will consider rules for the hunt next month, including a limit of 187 bears killed.…
May 22, 2025
Florida bear hunt planned in December, the first in a decade
The controversial hunt could lead to 187 bears being killed. Wildlife officials could give final approval in August.…
December 11, 2024
Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decade
The state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…
February 19, 2024
Florida House passes bill to allow bear killings
Supporters say the bill is needed because more bears are venturing into residential areas in North Florida.…
September 28, 2023
North Florida lawmaker calls for bear hunt
An estimated 2,500 bears inhabit four regions of the state, including Northeast Florida. Interactions between bears and humans have increased.…