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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, ...
Florida approves first black bear hunt in 10 years, amid strong opposition
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and ...
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Florida to consider first black bear hunt since 2015
Amid a wave of opposition, Florida wildlife officials will meet Wednesday to consider whether to hold a black bear hunt for ...
State board endorses first Florida bear hunt since 2015
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission ended four hours of public debate and discussion by voting 4-1 for preliminary rules ...
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 ...
Florida approves first black bear hunt in a decade
A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time for another one.
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For trophies or conservation? Florida is one step closer to bear hunt 2025 after FWC vote
Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...
Florida wildlife officials take next step toward first black bear hunt in 10 years
OCALA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials are moving forward with plans for what could be the state's first black bear hunt in ...
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Recap: Florida black bear hunt passes on first vote at FWC meeting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission took another step towards reinstating an annual black bear hunt. Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 on Wednesday, May 21, to have a black bear hunt for 23 ...
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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 ...
Bear hunting could return to Florida: Here's what you need to know
Florida wildlife officials this week will hear a proposal to create an annual “limited-entry” black bear hunt, with a ...
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Florida moves toward first black bear hunt in a decade amid fierce debate
OCALA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials have taken a major step toward reinstating a black bear hunt for the first time in nearly a decade. The controversial move is drawing heated responses ...