Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts.
FWC to discuss proposed bear hunt today
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
Activists push officials to vote against proposed bear hunt
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon. Activists rallied in Orlando against the proposed bear hunt today. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposal for what the black bear hunt could look like. The agency is set to talk about the proposal at its meeting next Wednesday and Thursday.
Here's what Florida's bear hunt would look like if it moves forward
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
Florida bear hunt: FWC releases proposed guidelines of what would become annual event
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Investigators find partial remains of elderly man inside animal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the remains of one of the three black bears killed earlier this week have been found to contain the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel.
Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
3 black bears killed in Florida after man, dog killed in bear attack in Collier County: FWC
Florida wildlife officials have released new details about their investigation into Monday’s black bear attack that resulted in the deaths of a man and a dog.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home
A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.
Chicago Bears hall of famer, longtime defensive stalwart Steve McMichael dies at 67
Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who had been battling ALS for the last three years, died on Wednesday.
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies after being moved to hospice care
Chicago Bears Hall of Fame defensive lineman and legendary personality Steve “Mongo" McMichael is being moved to hospice care.
Florida officials weigh first bear hunt in a decade amid controversy
Florida officials are considering a bear hunt in December to manage the growing black bear population.
Officials searching for injured black bear in Altamonte Springs
The search is on for an injured black bear in Seminole County. Wildlife officials said the bear was spotted in Altamonte Springs with a big wound under its arm. Officials have posted door hangers on houses in the area, warning locals of the injured bear and asking them to reach out if they spot the animal.
Bear spends day in tree near Markham Woods Middle School, feet away from carpool lane
A bear that spent the better part of Monday in a tree near a Seminole County middle school, came down after about eight hours and headed into some nearby woods.
FWC to hold virtual public meetings on black bear hunting proposals
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on proposed regulations for black bear hunting in the state.
Bear hunt backlash: FWC to hear public comment on first proposed bear hunt in 10 years
The controversial topic of bear hunting is back up for discussion in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gauge the public’s interest in hosting their first bear hunt in 10 years.
Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard: 'My house is like a zoo'
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home, and it was all caught on live video.
Video shows Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the porch of a Longwood home, and it was all caught on live video. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)
Florida bear wanders around neighborhood home
A Florida bear was caught on camera wandering around the yard of a Longwood neighborhood home. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)