Anti-hunt activist Chuck O'Neal says approval of Amendment 2 last year makes it possible for him, others to apply for black bear hunt permits.

FLORIDA — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has just released a memo shedding new light on what a proposed black bear hunt could look like in our state. The proposed rules ...

In an attempt to manage the animal's local population, wildlife officials in Florida have given the green light for the first ...

Florida is once again barreling forward with a proposed black bear hunt that would start this year and continue for years to ...

Kylie Nelson and her son were taking a morning beach walk on May 30 when they spotted the bear taking a dip, according to ...

The third biggest detail of the hunt is how to monitor the harvest. Will the successful hunter have to simply call in and ...

As the start of summer draws closer, Florida residents should expect more activity from black bears. Juvenile bears could be ...

A hunt in 2015 was shut down after 2 days. The Orlando Democrat doesn't want to wait until 300 bears die this time.

Floridians are being reminded to exercise caution and adopt "BearWise" practices as black bear activity increases ...

The FWC’s plan is about restoring long-term balance. The proposed hunt is tightly controlled and grounded in data. It allows ...

A bobcat was documented killing and eating a 13-foot Burmese python in the Florida Everglades. Alligators, native snakes, and ...

OCALA, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposed rules for a black bear hunt ahead of its meeting next week. Meanwhile, organizers of a group ...