Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade - Tampa Bay Times

Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade – Tampa Bay Times

August 14, 2025

Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade Tampa Bay TimesFWC approves removal of 187 bears in Florida’s first bear hunt since 2015 Bay News 9Wildlife groups condemn approval of ‘barbaric’ Florida black bear hunt The GuardianFlorida will bring back bear hunting season: See where they’re planned USA TodayOn the eve of the proposed bear hunt vote, Bear Warriors United files a lawsuit WFSU News