Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods supports the hunt ... The elimination of black bears should be regulated, Woods said, adding of his residents that “they’re gun-toting individuals, and ...

Data presented by FWC staff showed 75 percent of people surveyed say they’re against the hunt but supporters say ... hunt would look like if it moves forward Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods says ...

OCALA, Fla. — After over three hours of public input, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spent about 30 minutes discussing and asking questions to staff about a bear hunt before ...

“Managing population growth is important to balance species numbers with suitable habitat and maintain a healthy population,” the staff report says.Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, whose ...

Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt since the last one 10 years ago, which was halted early after more than 300 bears were killed in only ...

THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE. SIGNS AND BANNERS WAVED OUTSIDE THE ... A REGULATED BEAR HUNT WAS A DECADE AGO. MARION COUNTY SHERIFF BILLY WOODS SAYS HE SUPPORTS BRINGING IT BACK.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, whose fast-growing county hosted the meeting, said his office has received 107 calls about bear encounters with humans over the past nine months — likely only ...

“They’re allowing allow hounding and baiting ... oppose this.” Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods spoke in favor of a hunt to blunt a growing bear population that has clashed with a growing ...

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, whose fast-growing county hosted the meeting, said his office has received 107 calls about bear encounters with humans over the past nine months — likely only a ...