Casey Anderson credited forgetfulness and procrastination for the treasure-trove of footage the camera captured.

Casey Anderson credited forgetfulness and procrastination for the treasure-trove of footage the camera captured.

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 ...

The crystalline waters of Bear Lake face growing threats from invasive species. Now, a Utah nonprofit is raising money to strengthen protections and preserve the lake’s ecosystem. Bear Lake Watch, an ...

Florida's black bear population has rebounded, prompting the state to reintroduce a managed hunt. Anti-hunting groups have legally challenged the hunt and encouraged non-hunters to apply for permits.

The 2025 New Jersey bear hunt has officially concluded after a dozen bears were killed in the extended second segment, state officials said. There were 12 bears killed in the four-day span from Dec.

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The controversial black bear hunt in Florida has been underway for more than a week, sparking debate and frustration as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission remains silent on the ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has maintained silence since the state’s bear hunt began, prompting wildlife advocacy groups to call for the hunt’s ...

The 2025 New Jersey bear hunt will be extended four days after the number of bears killed fell just shy of the harvest rate threshold at the end of the second session. There were 86 bears killed in ...

The tragedy of the Florida bear hunt is that it is so horrific and unnecessary. As in the Western U.S. and suburban Orlando’s Seminole County, there are ways of peacefully living with these ...

Florida is less than a week into its 2025 Black Bear Hunt, but we still don’t know how many bears have been harvested, or even if any hunters have bagged a single bear yet. When News 6 asked the ...