Everything is difficult until you give it a try, and that’s what a baby bear finds out, ... “I’m hungry, and my dad and mum have been gone hunting for a long time. I need food,” he sighed.

The draft of the proposal that will be presented to commissioners is expected to be ready for public review by May 7. Here's what to know. What is the FWC proposal for a Florida black bear hunt?

Among the saddest statistics: The 2015 hunt was particularly successful in picking off mothers of baby bears. One in five bears killed was a lactating female, according to state wildlife figures.

By one key measurement, Florida’s 2015 bear hunt was a success: It produced tons — by an educated guess, more than 100 tons — of dead bears. Thousands of eager bear-killers rushed to sign up.

The last time there was a Florida bear hunt, "3,776 permits were sold, 99 percent (3,724) of which were obtained by Florida residents," the Commission wrote in a summary report.

Florida black bear hunt passes on first vote. Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be ...

Getting Floridian's opinions about the possibility of there being a black bear hunt later this year is getting more and more popular. Most likely for two reasons: On May 5 and man and his dog were ...

One of the most exciting big game hunts is to spot-and-stalk black bears alongside logging roads in British Columbia. Follow along on this adventure with Colin Kearns from Field & Stream.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.. This ...

Florida black bear hunt passes on first vote. Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.. This ...