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Is there a bear hunt in Florida? Here’s where, what to know about it
If the FWC approves, Florida will hold its first bear hunt in ten years. But the agency is taking steps to avoid the problems ...
Florida bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash; 187 tags available to hunters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...
FWC hunting coordinator, chief conservation officer talk about upcoming bear hunt
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 ...
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Editorial: Don't give out more chances to hunt bears in California ...
Bear hunting is highly regulated in California. There is a season, a quota and a rule against killing cubs or females with them. Baiting and hounding of bears is not allowed.
Black bear hunting lottery opens for Louisiana state hunters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that the Black Bear Hunting Lottery will soon be open to ...
Commentary: Bear hunt is necessary to manage population, FWC official writes
The Chief Conservation Officer for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the proposed bear hunt is ...
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Why California should let hunters kill more of its bears - Los Angeles ...
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.