The annual competition to raise awareness and eliminate the invasive Burmese python was held July 10-20, 2025 in the ...

This is the first black bear hunt since 2015, when nearly 300 bears were killed on the first two days of a week-long season.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a 23-day hunting season beginning in December, paving the way ...

Despite emotional pleas from animal-rights advocates, Florida wildlife officials on Wednesday approved a 23-day black bear ...

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade takes place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ on ...

Sixty-eight bears will be permitted for harvest from 11 eastern panhandle counties, including Franklin, Leon and Wakulla; 18 bears from 12 Central Florida counties; 46 from five North Florida counties ...

The hunt will take place in four regions of the state and use a lottery process for hunters to obtain permits.

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years ...

FWC commissioners voted to unanimously approve hunt rules without amendment. They’re now set to take effect in September.

After a controversial 2015 hunt, Florida officials appointed by the governor were considering reopening the black bear hunt ...