Gun-Rights Groups Aim For Another Bear HuntAs a renewed debate builds about the issue, the National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida are urging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to hold a bear hunt later this year.
Wildlife Staff Preps For Possible Bear HuntWildlife officials will use input from an ongoing series of webinars to help make their case about how a black-bear hunt could be held later this year, even as many of the questions posed come from critics.
Seminole Commissioners Take Aim At Bear HuntSeminole County commissioners, over opposition from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, said Tuesday they don't want another statewide bear hunt.
County Officials Oppose Another Bear HuntIf the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission decides to hold another bear hunt later this year, Volusia County officials don't want any part of it.
Wildlife Commission Sets Sights On Another Bear HuntThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to hold another bear hunt.
Scott Urges Lawmakers To Fund Bear-Proofing MeasuresThe state would set aside $230,000 for bear-resistant trash cans and outreach programs to reduce conflicts between humans and bears, as part of Gov. Rick Scott's proposed $79.3 billion budget.
State Wraps Controversial Bear Hunt EarlyAfter recording a higher number of bears killed than anticipated, Florida wrapped up its controversial black bear hunt after just two days.