Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead to trophy hunting.

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Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs.

Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.

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Bear Whose Head Was Stuck for Two Years Is Freed

An unwelcome plastic collar was removed from around the neck of a 2-year-old bear.

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‘Baby Bear’ Learns How to Be Wild From Humans in Fur

At a wildlife center in San Diego, caretakers of a black bear cub are using extraordinary measures to keep him from becoming reliant on humans, including donning masks and vintage fur coats.

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Florida Wildlife Officers Kill 3 Black Bears After Deadly Attack

The state’s wildlife agency will test the bears’ DNA to determine if any of them had attacked and killed an 89-year-old man.

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A 525-Pound Bear Found a Crawl Space That Was Jussst Right

An Altadena, Calif., resident came home after being displaced by the Eaton fire to find a large black bear still hanging out underneath his property.

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