black bears

There are an estimated 1,000 bears in South Florida living in the conservation areas of Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park.

Conservationists have a five-amendment rights of nature ballot drive going on right now. This is the second in a series looking at each of the rights of nature amendments.

Chuck O'Neal, chairman of the Florida Rights of Nature Network, discusses the impact five amendments to the Florida constitution will have across the state.

Fines for killing black bears out of season would increase under legislation passed unanimously Wednesday by the Florida House.The bill (HB 327) would…

Techniques to manage Florida’s black bear population over the next decade, including the possibility of regulated hunting, will be among the items the…

A state lawmaker is once again trying to expand protections for Florida’s black bears. The bill sponsor says the plan should benefit conservationists...

Democratic lawmakers are calling for a 10-year moratorium on black bear hunting in Florida.

Florida wildlife officials are seeking plans from county and local governments to reduce conflicts between bears and humans.The Florida Fish and Wildlife…

Conservation groups want a judge to shoot down the return of bear hunting in Florida and to halt the pending sale of bear-hunting permits.With permits for…