South Carolina hunters are killing more black bears than ever as restrictions are eased on stalking and shooting the animals, a trend that concerns animal welfare groups but one that reflects state ...

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lake County man was arrested for illegally shooting and killing a black bear on his neighbor’s property, weeks after he told wildlife officers he killed the bear in self-defense.

Hunters transport a bear that was shot and killed during the 2016 hunting season across Lake Tugaloo. The hunters were taking the animal to station where a state wildlife official could weigh the ...