Florida's recent black bear hunt resulted in 52 bears being taken out of 172 permits issued. Black bear advocate groups purchased 52 of the hunting permits to prevent those bears from being killed.

According to the homeowner, the bear has damaged a gas line under the home. Talk about an unwanted houseguest. According to one homeowner in Altadena, California, a black bear has been living in the ...

Carter Evans has served as a Los Angeles-based correspondent for CBS News since February 2013, reporting across all of the network's platforms. He joined CBS News with nearly 20 years of journalism ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two bears were killed during Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade, state wildlife officials said Tuesday. Some in GOP call for probe after Minnesota shooting Ticker: ...

A 550-pound black bear that had been living under an Altadena man’s home for more than a month has finally been removed, thanks to help from a wildlife rescue group. “I’m relieved – no more banging ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those who frequently find themselves on the animal side of social media may be familiar with the name Susan Kehoe. This Tennessee ...

The season started Dec. 6, making its return in Florida for the first time in a decade. Last December, FWC staff presented an update on black bears in the state to commissioners. In March 2025, a ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released the results of Florida's 2025 black bear hunt. The three-week season drew sharp criticism from animal advocacy groups despite ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joel Cleveland poses with his Florida bear hunting permit Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland applied for the hunt ...

Fifty-two bears were killed during Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade, state wildlife officials said Tuesday. The bear hunt, which started Dec. 6 and ended on Sunday, had been restricted to ...

Florida wildlife officials are hailing December’s black bear “harvest” as a safe and successful event, noting hunters killed dozens of bears during the highly criticized, state-sanctioned hunt. After ...

Set beyond gates on nearly half an acre in the Amestoy Estates neighborhood, the modern farmhouse-style digs have been repainted a rich chocolate hue. A total of six bedrooms and seven baths are ...