black bears

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering yearly bear hunting season in Florida.

While urban bear encounters have increased in Florida, some fear a bear hunt could leave more dead than necessary.

Ways to manage Florida’s black bear population are outlined in the draft of an updated 10-year plan that’s out this week.Florida’s bear population is…

Santa Rosa and Okaloosa are among eight Florida counties in line to receive funding from the 'BearWise' program, to help reduce conflicts between bears…

With black bear sightings on the rise in Santa Rosa County, local officials are asking the state for help. One official is taking the lead after a close…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has signed an agreement with a trash and recycling firm, aimed at reducing human-bear conflicts in…

Residents in the Florida Panhandle are being encouraged to become “Bear Aware:” keeping bears and other wildlife away from their homes.Florida’s largest…