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FWC says 52 black bears killed in controversial 2025 Florida hunt

Hunters killed 52 black bears during Florida's 2025 bear hunt, which was the first one permitted in ten years.

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FWC reports 52 bears killed in state's first black bear hunt in 10 years

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FWC reveals Florida's black bear hunt results following controversy

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Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52

Fifty-two bears were killed during Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade, state wildlife officials said Tuesday.

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FWC releases results of 2025 black bear hunt. How many bears were killed?

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FWC reports 52 bears harvested in first Florida bear hunt since 2015

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Wakulla County Neighbors discuss the harvest numbers for the 2025 Bear Hunt

The FWC has released the final count of 52 bears harvested during the 2025 black bear hunt.

Lee County among highest number of manatee deaths in 2025, according to FWC

The FWC found Lee County to be among the highest counties for manatee deaths in the state for 2025. Fox 4's Bella Line spoke with a boat captain and environmentalist who say they aren't surprised.

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FWC: Big records for landing big fish across Sunshine State in 2025

The were 18 records approved for the Florida Saltwater State Records program this year. FWC officials say they’ve seen a “drastic increase in participation” in both the adult and youth categories for length of catch and weight areas in 2025.

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FWC investigating fatal hunting incident in Jackson County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a fatal hunting incident in Jackson County.

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Lee County among highest number of manatee deaths in 2025: FWC

FWC found Lee County to be among the highest counties for manatee deaths in the state for 2025. Fox 4's Bella Line spoke with a boat captain and environmentalist who say they aren't surprised.