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Living among Florida bears: 'I might have to defend myself, but I don't want to shoot one'
A bear hunt was already on the state's May agenda, but the first documented human killing on May 5 lit a fire under an ...
Is killing Florida bears a good way to control them?
A state plan to resume bear hunting after a decade-long hibernation has deepened the discord over whether a bear hunt is a ...
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FWC to hold vote on controversial black bear hunting proposal amid growing population concerns
The proposal includes strict permit rules that would be determined based on bear population numbers in each region of the ...
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Florida Man Recounts Being Attacked by Bear While Protecting His Dog in Harrowing 911 Call
No, it's not the Florida alligators or even a coastal animal causing trouble—it's a black bear and her cub. In the early ...
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Everything You Need To Know To Avoid A Deadly Encounter With Florida's Dangerous Bears
What do you do if you see a black bear in Florida while hiking or camping? Here's what you need to know to avoid your ...
Despite fatal attack, wildlife advocates outraged over Florida bear hunt revival
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a proposal to reinstate an annual bear hunt. Opponents argue the proposal relies on outdated data and contradicts the FWC's bear ...