The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...

In our state, bear hunts are controversial and emotional. Two of the 304 bears killed during Florida's last bear hunt in 2015. Graham Brink is the Viewpoints Editor for the Tampa Bay Times.

The state's latest plan to manage the black bear population shows a much larger population than its last estimate. More hunting would fund more conservation and research.

Hunting would be allowed within what are known as “bear management units” that have at least 200 bears. Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida.

As Maryland's bear season begins, hunting as a means of population control remains controversial. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 83°F. Friday, June 13th 2025 ...