Florida Bear Hunt 2026 Permit Guide | Panama City Beach News

Florida’s regulated bear hunt for 2026 is heating up—applications open Sept. 11 for permits in four zones, running Dec. 5–27. You’ll need a license (unless exempt) and pay $5 to apply as many times as you like via random draw. Residents: $100 permit. Non-residents: $300. Zones span Panhandle, northern, and central/south Florida. Don’t miss the deadline—FWC’s official channels have all the details. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1f143cb41c7fea1