Wildlife officials have established the official schedule and boundaries for the upcoming 2026 statewide bear hunting season, which will run from December 5 through December 27. The statewide application window opens on September 11 and closes on September 21, followed by three separate permit claim periods running through early November. The first permit claim window […] Florida Sets 2026 Bear Hunt: Mark Your Calendars For September Permit Lottery ...read more read less