FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll.<\/p>\n
Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed.<\/p>\n
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-1 on May 21 to have a regulated Florida black bear hunting season in December. However, the measure will be voted on again in August to be finalized.<\/p>\n
This decision follows a public review period and a draft proposal that outlines a possible harvest quota of 187 bears across 31 counties for three weeks in December.<\/p>\n
This would come 10 years after the last Florida black bear hunt in 2015.<\/p>\n
Florida votes to move forward with bear See where black bears may be harvested<\/p>\n
This Florida black bear hunt aims to “balance species population numbers with suitable habitat and maintain a healthy population, as stated in the 2019 Bear Management Plan. Hunting provides people with recreational and economic benefits. A hunter can use the meat, pelt, fat, and other parts of any bear they harvest,” FWC states on its website.<\/p>\n
Do you agree with this move by FWC to have a regulated Florida black bear hunting season? Vote in our poll below.<\/p>\n
FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t