Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite pushback
For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.
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For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.
Arguing that Florida's decision to hold a bear hunt in December is not based on "sound" science and research, a conservation group this week asked a judge for an emergency temporary injunction to halt the hunt.
His body had extensive injuries consistent with those expected from a large carnivore attack, the sheriff said.
Florida's first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for just 172 permits.
There has not been a bear hunt in 10 years, but recently, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sanctioned a hunt set for December.
An administrative law judge issued an order granting the group's request to withdraw the challenge to a proposed rule about the hunt.
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida, with opponents saying that killing bears for sport won't reduce human-bear interactions. But calls to hold a hunt have been growing.
A black bear stunned residents of a luxury Florida community by lounging in a hot tub and napping under a lanai before being safely relocated.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and into the future.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and into the future.
Officials say lab results have connected one of three black bears killed by wildlife officers in southwest Florida to a fatal attack on a man and his dog a day earlier.
The man who died has been identified as 89-year-old Robert Markel, a long-time resident of a small community in Collier County.
The attack occurred in a rural area east of Naples, just south of Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, authorities said.
A man and his dog were killed in a suspected black bear attack in rural southwest Florida, prompting a search for the animal and warnings for residents to stay away from the area, state wildlife officials said Monday.
FWC Executive Director Roger Young said that the first meeting, open to anyone "who wants to provide feedback" on a potential bear hunt, will be held on March 13.
Police said the homeowner had seen the bear on his trail camera previously, but the inquisitive creature “is now coming closer to the residence.
A 350-pound black bear was spotted in downtown Fort Myers. The bear was relocated to an area away from populated areas.
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Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have captured a black bear and were working to relocate it after the animal prompted Walt Disney World officials to close several rides and attractions at the Central Florida theme
Park officials told CBS News they were reopening Adventureland, Frontierland and Liberty Square while biologists and law enforcement officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission worked on capturing the bear.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials confirmed Thursday that the state won't hold a bear hunt this year.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, black bears can be found almost anywhere in Florida
Miami-Dade Animal Services and Florida Fish and Wildlife were notified
The escape happened in a behind-the-scenes area at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
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According to the preliminary investigation, the men were on their way to a gathering when shots rang out from an unknown location and they were struck by the gunfire, MDSO said.
The Miami Hurricanes are hours away from taking on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
There were extra security measures in place on Sunday after things got chaotic Saturday night.
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Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
According to the preliminary investigation, the men were on their way to a gathering when shots rang out from an unknown location and they were struck by the gunfire, MDSO said.
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