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Conservation group pushes back on black bear hunt proposed by FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a black bear hunt in December to address, what it says, is ...
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Despite strong opposition to Florida bear hunt, controversial FWC draft plan expected soon
The plan for a Florida bear hunt was well in the works before the fatal attack of a Collier County man. An early draft of rules allows dogs, baiting ...
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Bears in Alabama? They're few, protected, and tracked with your help. Here's what to know
Alabama’s black bear population is under 500. Sightings help track their movement. Bears are protected, and conflicts are ...
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"We're in their environment": Deadly bear attack DNA testing underway as residents share concerns
These things do happen — we’re living in their environment,” said a resident after Monday’s deadly bear attack in Collier ...
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Florida bear attack victim dragged from ransacked camper in deadly mauling, 911 calls reveal
When officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrived, they found Markel's body approximately 100 yards from the trailer. FWC announcement: FWC takes bears for DNA ...