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Florida bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash; 187 tags available to hunters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...
Bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...
FWC hunting coordinator, chief conservation officer talk about upcoming bear hunt
A second vote on the hunt must be taken by the state in August, but all indications point to a 187-quota hunt that could last about a month.
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Avoid black bear seen in Lake Norman park, police say | Charlotte Observer
A black bear was spotted roaming Huntersville near a popular public park, and police urged people to stay calm and slowly back away if they see it. And don’t feed it.
The Connecticut Mirror23d
CT bear attack injures man in North Canaan; Hunt debate rekindled
The attack is the latest in a series of encounters in CT that have prompted lawmakers to consider allowing a bear hunt, among other options.
Miami Herald23d
Rodney Barreto evades criticism of FWC boating tragedy | Miami Herald
Re: Rodney Barreto’s June 22 op-ed, “Herald misrepresented 2022 boating tragedy investigation.” As head of the FWC, Barreto has a vested interest in downplaying his agency’s malfeasance in ...
Orlando Sentinel26d
Animal rights groups try to delay state's planned bear hunt
Animal rights activists lost their fight against a Florida bear hunt last month. Now with the hunt’s final approval drawing near, they’re hoping a canine caveat, a hunting permit end-run and ...
Outdoor Life29d
He Was Mauled by a Brown Bear and Left for Dead - Outdoor Life
When a Sitka deer hunter is mauled by a brown bear, he must fight to survive — and find his way out of the woods.