New data released after state's first permitted bear hunt in decade
More data is being released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after the state's first permitted bear hunt in a decade was held.
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More data is being released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after the state's first permitted bear hunt in a decade was held.
For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.
A judge rejected a request to halt the state's first bear hunt in a decade after a group was unable to show "substantial likelihood of success on the merits" in its lawsuit challenging the hunt.
Bear hunting has long been controversial in Florida, with the last hunt held in 2015. The FWC on Aug. 13 approved this year's hunt, which is scheduled from Dec. 6 to Dec. 28.
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.
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.
Florida's first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for just 172 permits.
Florida's newly approved bear hunt getting some pushback tonight, and conservationists are getting creative to try and save the beloved black bears.
State officials approved the hunt in August despite strong opposition.
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
The victim had injuries on his stomach and torso, and a buffalo that had been shot and killed was lying nearby, police said.
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.
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.
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.
According to officials, a witness saw a man discard the carcass of the alligator and leave the area with its tail.
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed officials to bring forward proposals for a possible bear hunt.
Legislative supporters said other states had passed similar rights.
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Hunters can also apply for a permit for the annual Statewide Alligator Harvest Program
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials confirmed Thursday that the state won't hold a bear hunt this year.
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Sen. Clay Yarborough filed the bill again on Friday after it failed to pass during the regular session that ended March 13.
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A toasty Tuesday is ahead for South Florida, but it will get even hotter and more humid as the week continues and we head into the weekend.
Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
A new congressional map will almost certainly sail through Florida's Republican controlled Legislature without any changes or substantive debate.
Sen. Clay Yarborough filed the bill again on Friday after it failed to pass during the regular session that ended March 13.
Officers responded to reports of a crash just before 8 a.m. in the 1200 block of northwest 188th Street.
A toasty Tuesday is ahead for South Florida, but it will get even hotter and more humid as the week continues and we head into the weekend.
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