Also known as: Florida black bear
Regulatedbear huntingapplication times, dates and season information. Regulatedbear huntingapplication times, dates and season information. Learn how to safely coexist with bears by scaring them away from your home and community Have you found a sick, injured, orphaned, or dead bear? Do you need to report a human-bear conflict?
Hunting Season
No open season (limited quota hunts may occur)
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Black Bear in Florida
Florida black bear hunting is currently closed. In prior years, limited-entry quota hunts were held in specific Bear Management Units (BMUs). Check FWC for any future bear hunting season announcements.
Can you hunt black bear in Florida?
Black bear hunting is currently closed in Florida. In prior years, limited-entry quota hunts were held. Check FWC for any future bear hunting season announcements.
How big are Florida black bears?
Adult male Florida black bears typically weigh 250-400 pounds, while females average 130-200 pounds. They are the largest land mammal in Florida.
What's another name for Black Bear?
Black Bear is also known as Florida black bear in Florida.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | No open season (limited quota hunts may occur) | Link |
| Florida | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Florida black bear hunting is currently closed. In prior years, limited-entry quota hunts were held in specific Bear Man | Link |
