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 ...

A key point of contention is the actual number of bears in Florida and the effectiveness of the proposed hunting regulations.

Bear hunting has long stirred controversy in Florida. FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto defended the agency’s move, saying “Hunting ...

OCALA, Fla. - Florida is one step closer to a bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation voted four to one Wednesday in favor of the hunt in a preliminary vote. About 170 people spoke ...

Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt since one 10 years ago that was halted early after more than 300 bears were killed in only two days. The ...

Florida is one step closer to holding its first black bear hunt in nearly a decade after the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

FLORIDA - Florida may soon see its first sanctioned black bear hunt in nearly a decade. The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...