Florida's controversial bear hunt started Dec. 6 and will end Dec. 28. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

In the heart of Florida's wild landscapes, from dense swamps to sprawling flatwoods, a long-dormant tradition has come back ...

Hunters kick of Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade – this time with stricter rules - According to officials, the bear ...

One of the 172 hunters selected in a state lottery for the right to hunt a Florida black bear said he plans to use the permit ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In spite of opposition from wildlife advocates, the first black bear hunt in Florida since 2015, will ...

Bear advocates have attempted to soften the blow from the hunt by collecting 52 of the available 172 permits given in the hotly contested hunt.

Florida has launched its first state-sanctioned black bear hunt since 2015. State wildlife officials claim that the hunt will ...

Spread the loveAs of December 6, 2025, Florida’s new bear hunting season just began, and reports from the first day and ...

For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.

Supporters of the hunt point to increased interactions between bears and humans and consequent fears of attacks. Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade will take place as scheduled next month after a ...

Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade will take place as scheduled next month after a state judge on Monday denied a motion by a conservation group to stop it from taking place. Leon County Circuit ...

Vultures play a vital ecological role by cleaning up carrion and preventing the spread of disease. Despite their benefits, vultures can cause property damage and pose risks to aircraft. Vulture ...