FWC to meet Feb. 13-14 in Orlando (State of Florida)
(Source: State of Florida) FWC to meet Feb. 13-14 in Orlando Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 (marine fisheries issues); or Susan Smith, 850-488-8843 (other issues) The Florida Fish and...
View ArticleViewpoints: New law prohibiting dogs in hunting successful in reducing bear...
California bears face numerous threats, but thankfully in 2013 they were spared the harassment and death often associated with being chased by packs of dogs. While sales of tags for California’s...
View ArticleFlorida wildlife agency to consider bear hunt
After four serious attacks on Florida residents in little more than a year, the state’s wildlife agency will consider Wednesday whether to re-open hunting for black bears after a 20-year closure....
View ArticleNo longer threatened with extinction in Florida, black bears could become...
Florida’s black bear population is a conservation comeback roughly 20 years in the making. Now, the state is poised to reinstate bear hunting to keep the animals in check. Bear hunting has been illegal...
View ArticleFlorida may be going on a bear hunt in 2015
CRAIG PITTMANTampa Bay Times Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:07pm Florida may be going on a bear hunt. Related News/Archive Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission executive director Nick Wiley...
View ArticleColumn: Bear hunt not the solution to human-bear conflicts
ALEXIS HORNKATE MACFALLTampa Bay Times Monday, March 16, 2015 2:44pm Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Opening a hunting season for black bears will likely threaten the species....
View ArticleFlorida Mulls Return Of Bear Hunts After Increase In Urban Attacks
By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - After a 20-year ban, Florida may bring back bear hunts to control a growing population of black�bears that is increasingly seen as a menace in suburban...
View ArticleCerabino: Black bear hunting is a horror, not a harvesting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sanctioned the hunting of...
View ArticleBlack bear hunting on horizon? With Florida's population on rise, state...
Published February 04, 2015Associated Press Facebook0 Twitter0 Email Print JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Florida's black bears rebounding from near extinction, clashes with humans are on the rise, and the...
View ArticleFlorida considers bear hunting after spate of suburban attacks
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - After a 20-year ban, Florida may bring back bear hunts to control a growing population of black bears that is increasingly seen as a menace in suburban neighborhoods. Four...
View ArticleBlack bears in the cross-hairs of Florida wildlife agency
By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - Florida is expected Wednesday to greenlight a black bear hunt in October for the first time in 20 years despite protests and petitions calling on Governor...
View ArticleBill would crack down on illegally feeding wildlife
TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are taking aim at people caught repeatedly feeding bears and alligators as the state prepares to allow its first black bear hunt in two decades. But House members...
View ArticleState wildlife commission may vote to bring back bear hunts banned 21 years ago
CRAIG PITTMANTampa Bay Times Wednesday, April 15, 2015 9:31am TALLAHASSEE — Florida's wildlife commissioners may vote Wednesday to bring back bear hunting, which has been banned in the state since...
View ArticleWildlife commission moves forward on bear hunting, management rules
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission last week gave the preliminary approval to new rules for conducting a black bear hunt in four areas of the state this fall following a 20-year...
View ArticleFlorida approves bear hunting for this fall
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a limited bear hunting season this fall at its meeting Wednesday in Sarasota. As part of a plan to control the state's growing bear...
View ArticleBear hunt plan moving forward in Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials have decided to move forward with a proposal to open bear hunting in the state. A tweet from FWC officials said they will have staff...
View ArticleFlorida black bear hunt: Today is last day to voice your opinion to lawmakers
Residents of Central Florida are divided on the issue of instituting a hunt for black bears in the area, according to an article on Tuesday. According to the agenda from the Florida Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticleShould Florida resume bear hunt?
In 2010, New Jersey opened a hunting season to reduce a burgeoning population of bears. The goal was twofold: keep the number of bears in check and limit bear-human conflicts. Opponents warned hunting...
View ArticleEditorial: State should delay move to allow bear hunts
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet Wednesday to take its final vote on a plan that would allow the seasonal hunting of black bears to maintain a healthy population and...
View ArticleFlorida advances bear hunting after spate of suburban attacks
By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - Florida wildlife authorities took a step on Wednesday toward ending the state's 20-year bear-hunting ban, advancing a proposal for a one-week season this...
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