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Florida votes to move forward with bear hunt: See where black bears may be harvested
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, ...
Florida approves first black bear hunt in 10 years, amid strong opposition
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and ...
Florida Just Approved a Black Bear Season. Connecticut Could Be Next
Connecticut eyes a regulated bear hunt in response to rising human-bear conflicts as Florida moves closer to its first bear ...
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Florida to consider first black bear hunt since 2015
Amid a wave of opposition, Florida wildlife officials will meet Wednesday to consider whether to hold a black bear hunt for ...
Florida board approves next steps toward proposed bear hunt
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Florida approves first black bear hunt in a decade
A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time for another one.
State board endorses first Florida bear hunt since 2015
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission ended four hours of public debate and discussion by voting 4-1 for preliminary rules ...
Florida wildlife officials take next step toward first black bear hunt in 10 years
OCALA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials are moving forward with plans for what could be the state's first black bear hunt in ...
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Recap: Florida black bear hunt passes on first vote at FWC meeting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission took another step towards reinstating an annual black bear hunt. Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 on Wednesday, May 21, to have a black bear hunt for 23 ...
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Florida moves toward first black bear hunt in a decade amid fierce debate
Florida wildlife officials have taken a major step toward reinstating a black bear hunt for the first time in nearly a decade ...
Protestors gather in Central Florida to stand up against black bear hunt proposal
Protestors came together in Ocala, DeLand and downtown Orlando on Saturday to protect black bears. The Florida Fish and ...
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Florida moves toward first black bear hunt in a decade amid fierce debate
OCALA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials have taken a major step toward reinstating a black bear hunt for the first time in nearly a decade. The controversial move is drawing heated responses ...