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Florida Opens Bear Hunting Permit Applications for 2025 Season

9/10/2025

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Florida will accept bear hunting permit applications for the 2025 season from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22.
The hunting season is scheduled from Dec. 6 to Dec. 28 across four Bear Harvest Zones.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old by Oct. 1 and can submit multiple applications at $5 each.
Permit fees are $100 for residents and $300 for nonresidents, with a 10% cap on nonresident permits.
Permits are issued through a random drawing, with one nontransferable permit per person. Applications can be submitted online or in person.

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Florida will accept bear hunting permit applications for the 2025 season from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22.
The hunting season is scheduled from Dec. 6 to Dec. 28 across four Bear Harvest Zones.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old by Oct. 1 and can submit multiple applications at $5 each.
Permit fees are $100 for residents and $300 for nonresidents, with a 10% cap on nonresident permits.
Permits are issued through a random drawing, with one nontransferable permit per person. Applications can be submitted online or in person.