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• Bears are more active in the fall

  Monday, September 9, 2019 -  In the fall, Florida black bears begin preparing for the winter by consuming extra calories to pack on fat. During this time, they will eat anything that’s convenient and feeding on garbage provides more calories and less effort than foraging in the woods.

• FWC arrests 9 for conspiracy, animal cruelty, bear baiting violations after long-term investigation

  Wednesday, December 19, 2018 -  During the investigation, FWC officers gathered evidence of numerous illegal acts in several Florida counties on both private and public lands. Prosecution of this case is being coordinated by the Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution.

• FWC seeking input on update to Florida Black Bear Management Plan

  Monday, October 8, 2018 - 
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  FWC awards 10 communities BearWise funding to reduce conflicts

  Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 

• FWC receives applications for ‘BearWise’ funding

  Thursday, August 9, 2018 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be providing up to $500,000 in BearWise funding to local governments to help reduce human-bear conflicts. The funding helps offset some of the costs for residents and businesses to acquire bear-resistant trash cans and dumpsters.

• FWC working to trap bear in Longwood area

  Monday, April 30, 2018 -  The FWC is working to trap a bear in the Longwood area, and encourages everyone to use caution in the community.

• FWC removes dangerous bear from the Juniper Prairie Wilderness Area campsite

  Monday, March 19, 2018 -