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 proposes its first bear hunting season in a decade, aiming to manage a growing bear population. Opposition to the ...

To participate in this bear hunt, people will need to apply for a bear harvest permit and pay a non-refundable fee.

Black bears have become a regular part of the terrain in many parts of the United States. Their population growth and increased visibility reflect changing environments and successful conservation ...

FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources was called in, and the bear was tranquilized after Myrtle Beach police responded to multiple calls of an adolescent black bear spotted in the ...

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is issuing out a safety alert for a rise in black bear sightings.

The Brief A mother bear and her cubs helped themselves to a bird feeder while taking over a South Carolina deck. Video captured by the homeowner showed the mom and her cubs feasting on bird seeds.

For example, the South-Central bear subpopulation badly needs to grow and connect with the nearby South and Central subpopulations, where hunting is proposed.

Why is this black bear hunt of note? According to an FWC report, "Balancing species population growth with suitable habitat helps to maintain a healthy population, and hunting is an important and ...

Missouri's bear population is increasing, meaning humans will likely continue to encounter bears more often. Several were sighted recently in the Kansas City area, including near a Taco Bell in ...

A black bear spent Friday in a tree near Broadmoor United Methodist Church off Florida Boulevard, with Wildlife and Fisheries personnel on hand to monitor his actions.