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Florida bear hunt rules face legal challenge from conservationists

A wildlife conservation group has filed a complaint that the state violated state law in how it developed rules for an annual black bear hunt.

Barbaric bear hunt will go on, opponents be damned | Editorial

The stench of people doing something they knew was wrong, sweating through an attempt to pretend they were right.

Manatee exhausted from ‘mating event’ rescued from Redington Beach

REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies assisted FWC in rescuing a manatee located near Redington ...
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Body cam captures moment FWC K-9 finds missing hunter in Palm Beach County wildlife area

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer and his four-legged partner are being credited with finding a ...
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FWC Officer Jacob Wild Named Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year Awardee for Exceptional Performance

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer Jacob Wild received the 2025 Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year award.

2 endangered Florida panther kittens found dead after suspected collision

Two endangered Florida panther kittens were found dead in Collier County last weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Do You Need A Boating License In Florida? Here's What You Should Know

Before you pack up and head down to the sunshine state for some time on the water, you'll want to know whether you need a license to go boating in Florida.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Commissioners Reinstate Black Bear Hunting Season

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 5-0 this week to reinstate a regulated black bear hunting season, ending a 10-year halt on the practi ...