May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.

Critics called the hunt a "trophy" hunt, not a wildlife management tool. If it were a wildlife ... “As the bear population grows and development occurs, we are probably going to see more ...

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 ...

Gail Zega recently stepped out to her carport on a quiet, moonless night and came face-to-face with a large black bear ... 2015 state hunt that had to be halted after 304 bears were killed ...