A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time ...

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission ended four hours of public debate and discussion by voting 4-1 for preliminary rules ...

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and ...

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on ...

Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...

Katrina Shadix--founder and executive director of Bear Warriors United recalls the formative joys of growing up in rural ...

Florida is close to opening swaths of the state to a black bear hunt, the first since the controversial one in 2015.

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.