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FWC shares black bear conservation success, solicits feedback on new bear management plan
After dwindling to as few as 300 bears in the 1970s, the Florida black bear population has rebounded to an estimated 3,000 bears today. Bears and their cubs roam forests and swamps from Eglin Air Force Base in the Panhandle to Ocala National Forest in the state's midsection and Big Cypress National Preserve in Southwest Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which worked with its partners to increase the state's black bear population, today released a new draft management plan for the bear and is asking for public input. Both a summary of public feedback and the draft plan will go before the Commission at its February 2012 meeting... Read More
Your Guide to the Florida Black Bear - Interesting things for people of all ages to know about bears
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On these pages, you will find the information, documents and links you need in order to live with, vacation near, conserve, and enjoy our native black bear. All important links are listed along the left side of the page.
If you would like to learn more about the Florida black bear and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, please view the 15 minute feature video below. Thank you!
Living with Florida Black Bears. 2009. 15 minute video segment that discusses Florida black bear ecology, conservation efforts, and how to avoid conflicts.
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