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Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt in a Decade

8/14/2025

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In a historic decision, Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has greenlit a black bear hunt for December, the first in a decade. With 187 bears set to be culled across four zones, supporters claim it's a necessary response to soaring bear populations and increasing human encounters. However, critics decry the hunt as inhumane, pushing for humane alternatives to manage bear conflicts.

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Story summary

In a historic decision, Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has greenlit a black bear hunt for December, the first in a decade. With 187 bears set to be culled across four zones, supporters claim it's a necessary response to soaring bear populations and increasing human encounters. However, critics decry the hunt as inhumane, pushing for humane alternatives to manage bear conflicts.