In Florida, a heated battle over wildlife management is unfolding, pitting conservationists against anti-hunting groups in a ...

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

It would be the first black bear hunting season since 2015. Florida's last black bear hunt was in 2015, the first in 20 years, and was marred by controversy. There were reports of unlicensed hunters.

They are questioning the hunting dog rule, rallying supporters on social media and even planning an end run around the bear ...

Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed.

Florida is once again barreling forward with a proposed black bear hunt that would start this year and continue for years to come. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission owes it to the ...

Florida protesters rally against return of black bear hunting as state considers new season 00:49. Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt ...

Anti-hunt activist Chuck O'Neal says approval of Amendment 2 last year makes it possible for him, others to apply for black bear hunt permits.

Florida black bear hunt passes on first vote. Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 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 ...

Florida released proposed rules Wednesday for an annual hunt of the state's largest land mammal, the black bear, but bear advocates said they favor trophy hunters.

The Florida black bear was considered a threatened species from 1974 through 2012. The black bear population has since recovered and officials say there are about 4,050 in the wild statewide.

It would be the first black bear hunting season since 2015. Florida's last black bear hunt was in 2015, the first in 20 years, and was marred by controversy. There were reports of unlicensed hunters.