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 ...

The annual Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards announced competition finalists for 2026, shortlisted from more than 10,000 entries ...

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

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 ...

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.

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

Early big game and small game hunting seasons are underway in New York, with early bear and antlerless deer seasons beginning over the weekend. Early bear hunting began Saturday, Sept. 12, while early ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s black bear hunt is returning this December, and starting today, anyone can apply for a permit to participate. But this year, the state is allowing more bears to be killed ...