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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to launch its annual campaign to remove invasive snakes from Everglades.
From its pre-Columbian peak, the Florida black bear population fell precipitously. Between unregulated hunting and habitat loss, bear populations dwindled. By the 1970s, the Florida black bear had ...
On August 13th and 14th, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider rules for a three-week bear hunt ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nearly 800 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers have obtained 287 ...
According to the FWC, Florida is home to several species​, including the native Florida apple snail, and four exotic species ...
The annual 10-day competition is held to raise awareness of the Burmese python, an invasive snake, and the damage it has ...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is warning to people to be GatorWise when it comes the state's alligators. The Sunshine State is home ...
The alleged poaching activity occurred across Calhoun, Liberty, and Franklin counties and involved numerous serious wildlife ...
Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida, with opponents saying that killing bears for sport won't reduce ...
A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
"Make SWAPs Efficient Act" Receives Unanimous Committee Support, Heads to House Floor A bill designed to significantly expedite the approval process for State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs) has ...
Two dogs and two people were rescued from a sunken boat in mid-July by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).