A second vote on the hunt must be taken by the state in August, but all indications point to a 187-quota hunt that could last about a month.

A final vote will come next month on plans for the state's first bear hunt in a decade. We delve into those plans on Speaking ...

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.

Louisiana's fabled black bear became part of American culture in 1902 after President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot one that had been trapped and tied to a tree by members of his hunting party.

This year was no different, as his bear hunting bill failed to advance out of committee. Senate Bill No. 54, introduced by Berthel at the start of the legislative session in January, would have ...

Even without a bear hunt, S.B. 1523 contained other provisions clarifying the circumstances in which farmers may kill a bear that is damaging their crops or livestock.

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 ...