7News Miami

Hunting permit applications opens for Florida’s first black bear hunt in decades

For the first time in a decade, hunting permits applications for Florida’s black bears are open. The licenses will be issued in a random drawing. They are being reintroduced after a unanimous vote by ...
WCTV

Permit applications for bear hunt open now, activists work to keep them from hunters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Permit applications are now officially open for the 2025 black bear hunt. Applications opened this morning and will remain open through September 22. Each application costs ...
7News Miami

More than 160,000 apply for Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more limited number of permits, including from opponents who are trying to reduce the ...
Tampa Bay Times

Advocacy group files lawsuit aiming to halt Florida black bear hunt

The lawsuit comes after the state’s wildlife agency on Friday opened applications for bear hunting permits. A truck displays signage by Bear Warriors United outside the Ewers Century Center in Ocala ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Bear hunt, capture of giant manta ray spark wildlife policy backlash in Florida

Florida lawmakers are questioning the state's wildlife commission after an endangered giant manta ray was captured for Sea World Abu Dhabi. Advocates are also challenging the FWC's decision to allow a ...

More than 160,000 apply for Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more limited number of permits, including from opponents who are trying to reduce the number of ...