Bear hunt

Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, says his bill is needed because of an increase in bears venturing into residential areas of his sprawling North Florida district.

Rep. Jason Shoaf, R-Port St. Joe, has introduced such legislation the past two years. “It’s what we need here in North Florida. We’re inundated," Shoaf said.

A new hunting dog rule approved by Florida wildlife officials is drawing some concerns.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has agreed to…

The parameters of a proposed second bear hunt in Florida in as many decades are beginning to emerge.Staff at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…

Seminole County commissioners are adding their voices to the growing opposition to what would be the second bear hunting season in Florida since the…