For the first time in nearly a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering a black bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in December asked its staff to come up with proposals for a possible hunt as officials pointed to what they consider a now-flourishing bear population.

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FWC Executive Director Roger Young said that the first meeting, open to anyone "who wants to provide feedback" on a potential bear hunt, will be held on March 13.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Nevada’s black bear hunt has long been a point of controversy. While the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) asserts that the annual hunt is an essential conservation tool, animal rights activists argue that it is cruel and unnecessary. One such activist is filmmaker Theresa Chaze, who is on a mission to end the practice.

Florida considers lifting bear hunting ban after nearly a decade

Florida wildlife officials will hold a series of online meetings in March and April about the possibility of a return to bear hunting in the state.