The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says limited-entry bear hunting permit applications will open Sept. 11. The upcoming season will be Florida’s second regulated bear hunt in nearly a decade, following the state’s 2025 hunt results.
WHO:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
WHAT:Limited-entry bear hunting permit applications open for Florida’s upcoming regulated bear hunt.
WHEN:Sep 11, 2026
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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