The first Florida black bear hunt in a decade starts tomorrow.

What You Need To Know • Florida Fish and Wildlife approved the black bear hunt earlier this year • The hunt will allow up to 187 bears to be removed from the state in four designated bear hunting zones • FWC BEAR HUNT FAQ • ADDITIONAL INFO: FWC Bear Hunt Proposal, Status and Hunting Maps (.pdf)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it needs the hunters to help them control the bear population.

Conservation groups sued to stop the hunt, arguing that the bear population is fine where it is.

But a judge ultimately allowed the hunt to happen.

FWC will only allow for 187 bears to be hunted against the state's four designated zones.

The four designated areas are: • East Panhandle: Includes parts o

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