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Is there a bear hunt in Florida? Here’s where, what to know about it
If the FWC approves, Florida will hold its first bear hunt in ten years. But the agency is taking steps to avoid the problems ...
State wildlife officials to approve rules for Florida's first bear hunt in 10 years: "A more structured format"
Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida, with opponents saying that killing bears for sport won't reduce ...
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Tampa advocates to protest proposed Florida bear hunt outside FWC commissioner’s business
On August 13th and 14th, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider rules for a three-week bear hunt ...
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Bear Fatally Struck by Vehicle Along I-4 Near Lake Mary, Prompting FWC Investigation
A vehicle struck and killed a black bear on Interstate 4 near Lake Mary, with the FWC notified to remove the animal.
Bear hit and killed on I-4 in Seminole County, FWC says
A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials say.
Florida bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash; 187 tags available to hunters
Florida proposes its first bear hunting season in a decade, aiming to manage a growing bear population. Opposition to the hunt is widespread, with animal welfare groups and public opinion polls ...
Florida has a new state forest, and it's in Bay County. Here's what we know:
The Florida DEP has announced that it has finalized the acquisition of 12,243 acres in Bay County that will become Florida's ...