The sightings come as the state prepares to expand the bear hunt.

Opponents of Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade rallied at the state capitol on Monday amid efforts to try and prevent bears from being killed next month in four areas across the state. In ...

Florida's black bear population has rebounded, prompting the state to reintroduce a managed hunt. Anti-hunting groups have legally challenged the hunt and encouraged non-hunters to apply for permits.

Oregon’s bear hunting season is beginning soon; what do you need to know about it? Rooted in conservation and sustainability, bear hunting in Oregon maintains its popularity and prevalence throughout ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more ...

Hunters will fan out across Florida beginning today as the first sanctioned hunt of black bears in a decade kicks off amid sharply divided public opinion and efforts by humane advocates to cajole — ...

See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles and crossbows are fanning out across Florida’s swamps and ...