Florida eyes possible bear hunt, 1st since 2015

Florida is considering its first sanctioned bear hunt since 2015
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday directed officials to bring forward proposals for a possible bear hunt. The proposals are expected to be completed by a May commission meeting,
Florida eyes possible bear hunt, the first since 2015
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider hunt proposals at its May meeting, it decided Wednesday.
Florida Weighs Controversial Bear Hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a proposal to reinstate bear hunting in the state, a move that has sparked significant debate. The potential hunt, which could occur as early as this year,
Florida wildlife officials to consider bear hunt in 2025
Officials will present proposals and updated data in May before FWC makes a decision on what could be the state’s first bear hunt in almost a decade.
Florida bear hunt may be making a comeback for 'hot-spot areas'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday directed officials to bring forward proposals for a possible bear hunt.
Debate over proposed Florida bear hunt
Florida could be inching toward another sanctioned bear hunt. On December 11, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provided a five-year update on their ten-year bear management plan.
State eyes possible bear hunt
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Florida could move toward first sanctioned bear hunt in nearly a decade
Bear hunting has long been controversial in Florida, and the only approved hunt in recent decades occurred in October 2015. The hunt included a limit of one-bear-per-hunter. Hunting permits were sold for $100 to Florida residents and $300 to people from out-of-state. A total of 3,778 permits were sold.
Florida wildlife commission takes step toward allowing bear hunt
The commission will consider proposals, including potentially approving a bear hunt, at a future meeting, possibly as early as May.
Debate over proposed Florida bear hunt plays out at FWC meeting
Proposals for a sanctioned bear hunt are expected to be complete by May 2025, and will be discussed again at FWC’s commission ...
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