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WGMB/WVLA Baton Rouge on MSN3d
Black bear hunting lottery opens for Louisiana state hunters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that the Black Bear Hunting Lottery will soon be open to ...
Black bear sightings are on the rise in Ohio. Is it legal to hunt or shoot them?
Black bears are generally afraid of people. What if you're afraid of them and pull out your gun? Here's what to know about ...
Florida bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash; 187 tags available to hunters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...
Bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...
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A lottery for limited black bear hunting permits in Louisiana will open soon. Here's how to apply.
All visitors to LDWF WMAs must have either a WMA Access Permit or a Senior Hunting/Fishing License, Louisiana Sportsman’s ...
FWC hunting coordinator, chief conservation officer talk about upcoming bear hunt
A second vote on the hunt must be taken by the state in August, but all indications point to a 187-quota hunt that could last ...
Commentary: Bear hunt is necessary to manage population, FWC official writes
The Chief Conservation Officer for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the proposed bear hunt is ...
Detroit congressman takes up fight to ban bear baiting
A Detroit congressman wants to ban the practice of bear baiting on federal lands, an initiative he said continues his work on ...
How to stay safe if you see a black bear
So if you see a black bear, remain calm. If it hasn't noticed you, back away slowly and leave the area. If it is aware of you, avoid direct eye contact and give it an easy escape route. Don't run away ...
6 Orphaned Bear Cubs — Including 2 Sets of Twins — Rescued by Wildlife Center All in 1 Week
Gold County Wildlife Rescue took in six rescue black bear cubs in the span of one week. The cubs, including two sets of twins ...
Hungry Bear Steals Taco Bell Right Off Customer’s Front Porch
Black bears are remarkably adaptable animals with an extraordinary sense of smell that constantly guides them in their search ...
WCMH Columbus on MSN5h
Bobcats, bald eagles and bears, oh my! Species seeing population growth in Ohio
A trio of species that were once a rare sight in Ohio are making a comeback. Bald eagles, bobcats and black bears are all ...