Black Bear Program coordinator for MDWFP. "Black bears are making a comeback in Mississippi and it's important to bring awareness to that and explain how to live with black bears and avoid conflict." ...

Not anymore. The Florida black bear, a distinct subspecies of the American black bear, was listed as a threatened species from 1974 to 2012, when the population was considered recovered.

"There are no recorded bear attacks on humans in Georgia, and no fatalities," the DNR wrote. "There have only been three documented fatal black bear attacks in the Southeastern United States." ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a man and a dog died in a suspected black bear attack on May 5, 2025, just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Collier County.

Lethal force can be used against a bear if there is an imminent threat of death or serious injury. Violations of the law could lead to a $5,000 fine. Florida black bears can be found in almost ...

This is the second bear attack in Florida in 2025. While black bear attacks are rare, as the species is typically non-aggressive, there are chances when encounters could escalate. Now, as they ...

An 89-year-old man and a dog were killed by a black bear not far from Naples, Florida on May 5 in what is believed to be the first fatal bear attack in the state, according to wildlife officials.

Florida black bear sightings can be reported online to FWC. It is illegal to hunt bears in Florida. FWC estimates that there are over 4,000 Florida black bears in the state. A Florida man and his ...