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FWC discusses plan to authorize regulated black bear hunting
Sheriff A.J. Smith was instrumental in getting the black bear law passed during last year's legislative session. For more News, Weather, and Sports in, Florida visit:
FWC considers first statewide bear hunt in nearly a decade amid rising black bear numbers
The number of black bears in Florida has grown significantly since the early 2000s. Some claim the state is overcrowded with the animal
FWC to hold virtual meeting to discuss black bear hunt. What we know.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a regulated black bear hunt. A virtual meeting is planned for May.
FWC seeking public input on potential statewide black bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on options for regulated black bear hunting across the state.
FWC wants people's thoughts on black bear hunting
Black bear hunting could come back to Florida. State wildlife officials are currently considering different plans for another season.
FWC To Hold Public Meeting On Potential Black Bear Hunting In Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the possibility of regulating black bear hunting in the state. A
Florida considers first black bear hunt in a decade. You can weigh in.
A Florida black bear harvested by a hunter is weighed by Florida wildlife biologists Alyssa Simmons and Mike Orlando during the first Florida hunt in 21 years at the Rock Springs Run Wildlife Management Area near Lake Mary Florida in October 2015.
The Debate Over Nevada’s Black Bear Hunt
Nevada has permitted a regulated black bear hunt
Florida wildlife officials looking at possibility of restarting bear hunting across state
FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public meeting in March to seek feedback from Floridians on the idea,
Florida considers lifting bear hunting ban after nearly a decade
The FWC is considering the move due to complaints about bears entering neighborhoods and posing threats to drivers.
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FWC monitoring black bear in tree on Gulf Breeze Parkway, advises public to give it space
We advise residents to follow the directions of FWC staff on location and allow the bear space to leave the area on its own. Black bears are not generally aggressive, but like any wild animal ...
Florida's black bears may be in the crosshairs again as public calls rise with development
In recent years Florida's black bear population has grown significantly in some areas, and they were removed from state ...
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'Fed bear is a dead bear': What to do if a Florida black bear comes into your neighborhood
If a black bear makes contact with you, fight back aggressively. "People have successfully fended off black bears using rocks, sticks, or even their bare hands," the FWC said.