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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a regulated black bear hunt. A virtual meeting is planned for May.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on options for regulated black bear hunting across the state.

A Florida black bear harvested by a hunter is weighed by Florida wildlife biologists Alyssa Simmons and Mike Orlando during the first Florida hunt in 21 years at the Rock Springs Run Wildlife Management Area near Lake Mary Florida in October 2015.

FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public meeting in March to seek feedback from Floridians on the idea,