OCALA, Fla. — After over three hours of public input, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spent about 30 minutes discussing and asking questions to staff about a bear hunt before voting ...

The season started Dec. 6, making its return in Florida for the first time in a decade. Last December, FWC staff presented an update on black bears in the state to commissioners. In March 2025, a ...

As I pen this, it’s been many moons since we’ve received any significant rainfall but, if predictions are true, we should ...

A leopard seemingly doing a handstand. A flirtatious-looking praying mantis. A polar bear that appears to be deep in ...

This black bear is becoming a "cat" burglar! Watch as the fluffy fiend breaks into a home to enjoy a feast of snacks the unsuspecting homeowners left behind.

Bears are among the most powerful land mammals on Earth, and most predators would rather avoid a confrontation with one. But a handful of animals have been documented hunting bears under the right ...

Katmai, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the National Park Service join forces for one week per year to bring ...

That also means it's time for Fat Bear Week! And, the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service are marking ...

A funny and relatable POV imagining the moment you unexpectedly run into a polar bear. Watch the panic, reactions, and chaos in this humorous survival-style skit. #POV #FunnyPOV #RelatableHumor ...

Agencies in at least 15 states have reported increased calls this year, as drought and population growth drive the animals closer to people in search of food.

Applications for Florida’s 2026 black bear hunt opened last Friday. Marion County is home to part of the Ocala National Forest, an area known for its large black bear population. That's according to ...

Eva Shockey tells OutKick OutDoors why bear hunting is essential for wildlife management and conservation, from overpopulation to crop protection.