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Is killing Florida bears a good way to control them?
A state plan to resume bear hunting after a decade-long hibernation has deepened the discord over whether a bear hunt is a ...
Living among Florida bears: 'I might have to defend myself, but I don't want to shoot one'
A bear hunt was already on the state's May agenda, but the first documented human killing on May 5 lit a fire under an ...
Florida moves toward first black bear hunt in a decade amid fierce debate
Florida wildlife officials have taken a major step toward reinstating a black bear hunt for the first time in nearly a decade ...
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Talking Animals: Founder of Bear Warriors United discusses the proposed bear hunt and how Floridians can offer their comments on it
Katrina Shadix--founder and executive director of Bear Warriors United recalls the formative joys of growing up in rural ...
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Bear spotted under boardwalk at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Park staff closed the boardwalk for the safety of both the bear and visitors, though the park remained open. FWC says it ...
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Florida Man Recounts Being Attacked by Bear While Protecting His Dog in Harrowing 911 Call
No, it's not the Florida alligators or even a coastal animal causing trouble—it's a black bear and her cub. In the early ...
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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 ...
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Everything You Need To Know To Avoid A Deadly Encounter With Florida's Dangerous Bears
What do you do if you see a black bear in Florida while hiking or camping? Here's what you need to know to avoid your ...