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Florida considers first black bear hunt in a decade. You can weigh in.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering a black bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in December asked its staff to come up with proposals for a possible hunt as officials pointed to what they consider a now-flourishing bear population.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to host meeting on hunting black bears
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. to discuss regulating black bear hunting.
Florida wildlife officials to hold series of meetings about bear hunts returning to state
FWC Executive Director Roger Young said that the first meeting, open to anyone "who wants to provide feedback" on a potential bear hunt, will be held on March 13.
Florida wildlife officials weigh possible bear hunt
Florida wildlife officials will hold a series of online meetings in March and April about the possibility of a return to bear hunting in the state.
Ticked off! @Florida bear hunt
Please, someone come to their senses and get rid of the planning to allow annual bear hunts in Florida. I am near heavy tears each time I call 911 to report a car-struck bear on the roadside. What a beautiful animal.
Florida wildlife officials looking at possibility of restarting bear hunting across state
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding public meetings, asking for feedback on the idea.
State officials face backlash after reinstating black bear hunting season: 'Hunts are not necessary'
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FWC wants people's thoughts on black bear hunting
Black bear hunting could come back to Florida. State wildlife officials are currently considering different plans for another season.
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