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State wildlife officials to approve rules for Florida's first bear hunt in 10 years: "A more structured format"
Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida, with opponents saying that killing bears for sport won't reduce ...
Is there a bear hunt in Florida? Here’s where, what to know about it
If the FWC approves, Florida will hold its first bear hunt in ten years. But the agency is taking steps to avoid the problems ...
Florida bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash; 187 tags available to hunters
Florida proposes its first bear hunting season in a decade, aiming to manage a growing bear population. Opposition to the hunt is widespread, with animal welfare groups and public opinion polls ...
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Tampa advocates to protest proposed Florida bear hunt outside FWC commissioner’s business
On August 13th and 14th, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider rules for a three-week bear hunt ...
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Smokey Bear arrests man accused of stealing his signs across Florida
A man is under arrest for stealing Smokey Bear signs from across Florida. Dept. of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson ...
Florida has a new state forest, and it's in Bay County. Here's what we know:
The Florida DEP has announced that it has finalized the acquisition of 12,243 acres in Bay County that will become Florida's ...
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Why Smokey the Bear 'Assisted' In Arrest of Florida Man
Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is going viral after sharing photos from a recent Orange County arrest - ...
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‘Only in Florida’: Smokey the Bear helps nab ‘idiot’ suspect who posted stolen signs on Facebook
A not-so-bright criminal learned what it means to “pe the bear.” A Florida man (you already knowthis story is going to be good) was arrested after selling […] ...