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“Live BearWise® and reduce conflicts with bears this fall”
September 27, 2026 | Highlands News-Sun
Florida statewide
September 22, 2026 | The Outdoor Wire
Florida statewide
“Live BearWise and Reduce Conflicts with Bears This Fall”
September 22, 2026 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Press Release
Florida statewide
“Live BearWise® and reduce conflicts with bears this fall”
September 21, 2026 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Press Release
Florida statewide
“Teen Bears Are Moving: Why Uninvited Guests Are Showing Up In Florida Neighborhoods”
June 26, 2026 | AOL
Florida statewide
June 24, 2026 | Lake Okeechobee News
Lake Okeechobee, FL
Not all black bears are black. The American black bear is a species (Ursus americanus); common colors include black, brown and cinnamon. Learn how to tell the difference between black bears and grizzlies.
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Meet the American Black Bear
BearWise Brief:
Meet the American Black Bear
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