Florida May Let People Hunt Bears for 1st Time in 10 Years

Florida may let people hunt bears for the first time in 10 years, although the plan was in the works before a man and his dog were killed by one.

According to First Coast News, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission "is considering a bear hunt to take place this December." The Commission's website confirms that it is considering implementing bear hunting.

Robert Markel, 89, and his dog were killed by a black bear "in a rural area east of Naples," Florida, on May 6, 2025, according to WESH.