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Conservation group pushes back on black bear hunt proposed by FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a black bear hunt in December to address, what it says, is ...
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Florida Tarpon Season In Full Swing: FWC Urges Anglers To Follow Best Practices For Conservation
Florida anglers are eagerly pursuing the mighty Silver King as tarpon season hits its peak across the state. In recognition ...
Can you shoot a wild animal on your property in Florida? What to know about wildlife, gun laws
Summertime means critters and nuisance animals are out and active in Florida. Here's a refresher on state laws around ...
Florida woman was killed by gator as her husband tried to intervene, officials say
Cynthia Diekema, 61, was killed after the canoe she was riding in with her husband drifted over a large alligator, Florida ...
Alligator fatally attacked woman at Lake Kissimmee, Florida officials say
Wildlife officials said the attack occurred on Lake Kissimmee. A similar, though non-lethal incident happened in the same ...
Florida bear attack: Social media voices provide range of takes on humans vs. wildlife
Florida wildlife officials hauled a dead bear from the woods Monday, May 5, near the site of the possible mauling death of ...
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Hunting, fishing, hiking: What will be allowed at Creek Ranch in Polk County? And what won't?
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a draft management plan for the 1,342-acre Creek Ranch ...
Florida woman killed by alligator during couple canoe trip; husband tried to save her
A Florida woman was killed by an alligator during a canoe trip with her husband, who tried to save her during the surprise ...
Mysterious origin of kangaroo roaming Florida revealed, state says. Man charged
The origin of a mysterious kangaroo found roaming St. Cloud, Florida, has been discovered, and someone is now facing charges, ...