Apopka man fights off bear attack as Florida readies first hunt in decade
A Central Florida man says he fought off a black bear outside his mother-in-law’s home in Apopka after the animal charged and bit him last week. What We Know
A Central Florida man says he fought off a black bear outside his mother-in-law’s home in Apopka after the animal charged and bit him last week. What We Know
Florida bear hunt: FWC approves proposal for first bear hunt in 10 years
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years that hunting black bears will be permitted in the Sunshine State.
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years that hunting black bears will be permitted in the Sunshine State.
Group sues FWC over proposed bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. One group is taking legal action against the proposal, saying bears are not a threat to humans, and bears have nowhere to live because of development.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. One group is taking legal action against the proposal, saying bears are not a threat to humans, and bears have nowhere to live because of development.
FWC to begin 2-day meeting: Bear hunt on the agenda
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth heads over to Tallahassee to explain the importance of the decision.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth heads over to Tallahassee to explain the importance of the decision.
FWC to discuss Florida bear hunt rules on Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will weigh whether or not to start a seasonal bear hunt in Florida. The last hunt the Sunshine State had was 10 years ago. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates on the coming vote.
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will weigh whether or not to start a seasonal bear hunt in Florida. The last hunt the Sunshine State had was 10 years ago. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates on the coming vote.
Ormond Beach bear sightings put neighborhood on alert
Residents near Airport Road in Ormond Beach say they are on “bear watch" after multiple sightings of a black bear roaming through yards — and in some cases, breaking through fences.
Residents near Airport Road in Ormond Beach say they are on “bear watch" after multiple sightings of a black bear roaming through yards — and in some cases, breaking through fences.
Bear hit and killed on I-4 in Seminole County, FWC says
A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials say.
A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials say.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Scheduled vote for rules on Florida bear hunt
Another bear hunt could be happening at the end of this year in Florida. State officials are voting on the hunt next month. If passed, it would be held for three weeks in December.
Another bear hunt could be happening at the end of this year in Florida. State officials are voting on the hunt next month. If passed, it would be held for three weeks in December.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Young bear spotted on I-4 overpass as sightings surge in Florida
Wildlife officials are monitoring reports of black bear sightings in the Orlando area, including a young bear seen Monday morning on an Interstate 4 overpass.
Wildlife officials are monitoring reports of black bear sightings in the Orlando area, including a young bear seen Monday morning on an Interstate 4 overpass.
Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home
A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.
A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.
Mama bear, cubs make themselves at home on South Carolina deck, raid bird feeder
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
WATCH: Black bear swims at Florida beach, surprising onlookers
Kylie Nelson captured video of an unusual scene as she and her son took a morning walk along the shore in Naples, Florida. They spotted a black bear paddling through the waves.
Kylie Nelson captured video of an unusual scene as she and her son took a morning walk along the shore in Naples, Florida. They spotted a black bear paddling through the waves.
Bear crashes through Kentucky home's ceiling after climbing into attic
A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.
A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.
Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts.
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts.
FWC to discuss proposed bear hunt today
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
Activists push officials to vote against proposed bear hunt
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon. Activists rallied in Orlando against the proposed bear hunt today. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposal for what the black bear hunt could look like. The agency is set to talk about the proposal at its meeting next Wednesday and Thursday.
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon. Activists rallied in Orlando against the proposed bear hunt today. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposal for what the black bear hunt could look like. The agency is set to talk about the proposal at its meeting next Wednesday and Thursday.
Here's what Florida's bear hunt would look like if it moves forward
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
Florida bear hunt: FWC releases proposed guidelines of what would become annual event
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.