The state’s last hunt was held in October 2015 and was called off after two days as the bear death count quickly reached 304.

Florida wildlife officials will hold a series of online meetings in March and April about the possibility of a return to bear hunting in the state.

Black bear hunting could come back to Florida. State wildlife officials are currently considering different plans for another season.

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. to discuss regulating black bear hunting.

FWC Executive Director Roger Young said that the first meeting, open to anyone "who wants to provide feedback" on a potential bear hunt, will be held on March 13.

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