Editorial: CT lawmakers need to face reality, introduce a bear hunt

The ballooning bear population is a clear hazard to Connecticut residents. There's no downside to allowing a hunt.
CT Insider on MSN

Woodbury woman's bear encounter reignites Connecticut bear hunt debate

A frightening encounter in Woodbury has renewed questions about how Connecticut should manage its growing bear population.

3 tips to judge black bear size before your hunt this fall

One of the biggest challenges new bear hunters face is estimating the size of a black bear as it slips into view.
Los Angeles Times

More than 160,000 apply for Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more ...
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Bear Hunting in NC? Here’s When the 2025 Season Opens

If you’re planning a black bear hunt in North Carolina in 2025, timing is everything and you need to ensure you know the regulations of where you’re headed. Unlike states with a single, statewide ...
Phys.org

Halfway through Florida's bear hunt, state officials won't say how many bears are dead

Florida's first statewide black bear hunt in a decade is more than halfway over but state wildlife leaders have offered no information on its progress, not even a death count. "Are we overkilling like ...
The Florida Times-Union

Florida’s black bear hunt is conservation, not controversy | Opinion

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.
Orlando Sentinel

After a decade off, Florida resumes bear hunting. Here’s what to expect.

Hunters will fan out across Florida beginning today as the first sanctioned hunt of black bears in a decade kicks off amid sharply divided public opinion and efforts by humane advocates to cajole — ...