When the West was being settled, black bears were wiped out from much of their native range. Slowly, they’ve reoccupied much ...

Wildlife biologists use population surveys, harvest data, and models to adjust hunting seasons yearly, keeping animal ...

Teens make a difference in area nursing homes this holiday season. For the third year these area teens come together to sing, ...

The state argues the hunt is needed after years of rising bear complaints. Wildlife officials estimate more than 4,000 black ...

Florida's controversial bear hunt started Dec. 6 and will end Dec. 28. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

In the heart of Florida's wild landscapes, from dense swamps to sprawling flatwoods, a long-dormant tradition has come back ...

Florida is four days into its 2025 Black Bear Hunt, but we still don’t know how many bears have been harvested, or even if any hunters have bagged a single bear yet.