bears

Black bears more active now, seen roaming South Palm Blvd. area

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Some residents living in the area of South Palm Boulevard near Riley Road and at the end…

2 years ago

Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall

NICEVILLE, Fla. - Fall is approaching and that means Florida black bears are traveling and searching for food. The Florida…

3 years ago

Remove food attractants to reduce conflicts with bears

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- As spring temperatures warm, bears are becoming more active, increasing opportunities for conflicts with people. The Florida…

4 years ago

Be BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods

NICEVILLE, Fla -- Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to increase. The Florida Fish and…

4 years ago

New Eglin runway hazard… Bears! [PHOTOS]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Florida Black Bears are growing in population and base wildlife managers need Eglin personnel’s…

5 years ago

Bear activity on the rise in Niceville

NICEVILLE, Fla -- A bear biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reaching out to residents in…

5 years ago

FWC votes to postpone bear hunting in 2016

The seven-member Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted June 22 to postpone bear hunting in Florida in 2016.…

9 years ago