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Waldo residents have recently reported numerous encounters with bears.

Florida game officials will get an update next week on the state's growing black bear population, a discussion animal-rights supporters contend is a first step toward holding a hunt later this year.

After controversial 2015 statewide bear hunt, the number of bear-related calls has decreased. The drop came despite human and bear population growing the last 10 years.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has began a three-year study to collect data on bear population demographics in northwest Florida, which will help inform decisions about future bear hunts.

The chairman of the state's game commission signed an agreement with a trash and recycling firm Wednesday aimed at reducing human-bear conflicts in Northwest Florida.

Florida's growing bear population will be out of the hunting crosshairs for this year.

A staff recommendation will go before the FWC on Wednesday in Franklin County.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will vote June 22 to decide whether to authorize another statewide hunt.

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considering four options to about the future management of Florida black bears,