A California ban on the use of hounds in bear hunting had a dramatic impact this past year -- the number of bears killed fell sharply. This follows a heated battle in the state legislature between ...

This story, “Upshot: A Record Bear,” appeared in the June 1969 issue of Outdoor Life. The two dogs took off like twin streaks, and within minutes they were out of hearing. We ran to the truck and ...

GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Capital Bureau) - For the first time since 2015, Florida will allow hunters to target black bears. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted ...

The Florida bear hunt is set to take place in December, and on Friday, many hopeful participants will learn if they've secured a permit. With 163,000 applicants vying for just 172 permits, the chances ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission took another step towards reinstating an annual black bear hunt. Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 on Wednesday, May 21, to have a black bear hunt for 23 days ...