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Florida's 1st bear hunt in a decade begins

After a decade off, Florida resumes bear hunting today. Here’s what to expect.

The state’s first sanctioned hunt of black bears in a decade kicks off amid sharply divided public opinion and efforts by humane advocates to cajole sportsmen not to shoot.

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Florida bear hunt is on, so far. When it starts, what to know

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Florida’s bear hunt starts Saturday. What you need to know

The Shreveport Times

Louisiana expands 'Teddy Bear' hunt: Here's how to seek permit to bag one

Louisiana is increasing black bear hunting permits from 11 to 26 for the 2026 season. The decision is based on population data and vital rates, with cubs and mothers with cubs off-limits. Hunting ...

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Florida bear hunt permits set to become available in September

A.M. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADE, FLORIDIANS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO GET A PERMIT TO HUNT BEARS. THE STATE JUST RELEASED NEW DETAILS ON WHEN PEOPLE CAN APPLY AND HOW MUCH IT WILL COST. BUT AS WESH 2 ...

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Bear hunt applicants face 1-in-1,000 chance of winning a December hunting permit

After a flood of applications, would-be Florida bear hunters have a one-in-a-thousand chance – the same as cracking open a double-yolk egg – of winning the lottery for a permit. The Florida Fish and ...

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Florida wildlife agency’s leaders claim they don’t have to follow science

FWC's official estimate for the Osceola region wound up including bears from Georgia too, to allow bear hunting in that ...

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