Florida's Amendment 2, passed in 2024, prioritized hunting as a wildlife management tool. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a black bear hunt in December.

Florida is considering its first black bear hunt in nearly a decade due to a significant increase in the bear population. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the proposed hunt, which may involve a permit lottery system. The last bear hunt in 2015 ended early due to ...