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Is killing Florida bears a good way to control them?
A state plan to resume bear hunting after a decade-long hibernation has deepened the discord over whether a bear hunt is a ...
Florida advances plan to bring back black bear hunting; Collier residents weigh in
Should the bears be hunted? Residents near the site of Florida’s first fatal bear attack spoke to Fox 4 about FWC's efforts ...
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Talking Animals: Founder of Bear Warriors United discusses the proposed bear hunt and how Floridians can offer their comments on it
Katrina Shadix--founder and executive director of Bear Warriors United recalls the formative joys of growing up in rural ...
Living among Florida bears: 'I might have to defend myself, but I don't want to shoot one'
A bear hunt was already on the state's May agenda, but the first documented human killing on May 5 lit a fire under an ...
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FWC to hold vote on controversial black bear hunting proposal amid growing population concerns
The proposal includes strict permit rules that would be determined based on bear population numbers in each region of the ...
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Florida Man Recounts Being Attacked by Bear While Protecting His Dog in Harrowing 911 Call
No, it's not the Florida alligators or even a coastal animal causing trouble—it's a black bear and her cub. In the early ...
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Everything You Need To Know To Avoid A Deadly Encounter With Florida's Dangerous Bears
What do you do if you see a black bear in Florida while hiking or camping? Here's what you need to know to avoid your ...
Despite fatal attack, wildlife advocates outraged over Florida bear hunt revival
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a proposal to reinstate an annual bear hunt. Opponents argue the proposal relies on outdated data and contradicts the FWC's bear ...