Florida Bear Hunting: Limited Permit Applications Open Sept. 11

Bear-hunting season kicks off soon in Florida. Here’s what to know

Permit applications for Florida's upcoming bear-hunting season will open up next month, with the official hunt kicking off later this year.

Florida Sets 2026 Bear Hunt: Mark Your Calendars For September Permit Lottery - Tampa Free Press

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 Lott…

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, is opening a registration period for hopeful hunters starting Sept. 11.

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2026 Florida bear hunt permits open Sept. 11

Permit applications for Florida's 2026 regulated bear hunting season open Sept. 11 ahead of harvest dates in December.

Florida bear hunting: Limited permit applications open Sept. 11

Hunters looking to participate in Florida's upcoming bear hunting season can submit permit applications starting Sept. 11, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.