Black Bear Sighted in Southwest Decatur

Black bear sighted in Southwest Decatur

A Decatur resident spotted a black bear near Modaus Road on Tuesday morning, not far from Austin High School, the home of the Black Bears.

Black bear hunt scheduled for a decision in August | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor, Conservancy of Southwest Florida On May 21, 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to forward new Florida black bear hunt rules with the anticipation of a hunt later this year. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida was one of 170 speakers who spoke about the proposed Florida black bear hunt. We raised questions, both in our written comments and in front of the …

The American black bear: From sacred stories to suburban shadows

Explore the life of the American black bear, from its deep roots in Indigenous storytelling to its survival in modern, fragmented habitats across North America.