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FWC advances proposal for 1st Florida bear hunt in a decade

The FWC is a step closer to approving a bear hunt in Florida, but activist groups hope they will have a last-minute change of heart.

Orlando Weekly · 14m

Proposal for first Florida bear hunt in a decade advances amid pushback

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For trophies or conservation? Florida is one step closer to bear hunt 2025 after FWC vote

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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

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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.

Axios · 1d

Florida agency to consider black bear hunt amid protests and mounting opposition

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

WCJB TV20 on MSN1d

FWC approves controversial black bear hunt in December amid growing population concerns

The proposal includes strict permit rules that would be determined based on bear population numbers in each region of the state.

USA Today3d

Living among Florida bears: 'I might have to defend myself, but I don't want to shoot one'

Florida is considering its first black bear hunt in a decade following a fatal bear attack. Residents in bear-populated areas report frequent encounters and express safety concerns. FWC suggests ...

3don MSN

Despite fatal attack, wildlife advocates outraged over Florida bear hunt revival

At a December Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting after receiving an update on the commission's bear management plan, board chair Rodney Barreto told staff to develop a bear hunting option for commissioners to consider.