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• FWC approves final proposed rules for highly regulated black bear hunting

  Wednesday, August 13, 2025 -  The new rules establish Bear Hunting Zones within four of the seven existing Bear Management Units.

• FWC approves highly regulated black bear hunting proposed rule amendments for advertising

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -  The rule proposals are expected to be brought back before the Commission at its August 2025 meeting for a final hearing and, if the final rules are approved, most changes would take effect during the 2025-26 hunting season.

• FWC to host series of virtual public meetings on highly regulated bear hunting proposals

  Wednesday, March 19, 2025 -  Those interested in attending the meetings can join by going to MyFWC.com/Hunting and clicking “Florida black bear.”

• FWC to host virtual public meeting to hear comments about potential options for regulated black bear hunting in Florida

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  Those interested in attending the meeting can join by going to MyFWC.com/Hunting and clicking “Florida black bear.”

• Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall

  Tuesday, September 14, 2021 -  The FWC reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that could attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood.