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Florida approves first black bear hunt in 10 years

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Florida has a bear hunt planned for December

The FWC voted 4-1 for staff members to return with rules for a December hunt that would be held in four parts of the state.

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Florida board approves next steps toward proposed bear hunt

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Florida gives preliminary approval to controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

Florida votes to move forward with bear hunt: See where black bears may be harvested

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 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.

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Florida moves closer to reinstating bear hunting

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State board endorses first Florida bear hunt since 2015

Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal

Critics maintain that hunting is an ineffective and inhumane method of population control and have advocated for alternatives such as better waste management and public education.

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Florida advances plan to bring back black bear hunting; Collier residents weigh in

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Wildlife officials lay out plan for proposed statewide black bear hunt

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FWC Announces Closures For Multiple Recreational Fish In Florida Atlantic Waters

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued executive orders to close the recreational harvest of snowy grouper, gag grouper, and blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters,

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Florida Python Challenge 2025: When is it, where is it, prize money. What to know

The FWC announced the dates for the annual snake hunt, the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. What to know on dates, prize money.

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Large alligator is pursuing canoers and kayakers in Florida springs, park warns

One of Florida’s popular natural springs has halted all boating activity due to a large alligator seeking out humans in the water, according to the U.S. Forest Service.