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Florida Nears Vote On Bear Hunt Revival Following Rule Approval For Advertisement
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) took a significant step this week towards potentially reintr [...]
Lee Jacobi Honored As FWC Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner Of The Year
Lee Jacobi
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly presented Lee Jacobi with the prestigious Landowner of the Year awa [...]
Reel Florida Fun: Return ‘Em Right Launches 2nd Annual Photo Contest, Promotes Responsible Release
Alex Spring of Return ‘Em Right holds a red snapper attached to a descending device. (Courtesy of Return ‘Em Right)
Anglers across the Gulf are in [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Boater Freedom Act, Puts Boaters First
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
Florida boaters are charting a new course of freedom on the state's picturesque waters, thanks to Gover [...]
Florida Manatees Get Judicial Lifeline Amid Habitat Crisis
Florida Manatee. Source: TFP File Photo
A federal judge has issued a sweeping order mandating the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ( [...]
Traffic And Boating Advisory Issued For Memorial Day Weekend In The Florida Keys
Florida Boating (File)
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is advising residents and visitors to prepare for significant traf [...]
Red Tide Organism Detected At Background Levels In Southwest Florida
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
While conditions appear clear along Florida's coastlines [...]
FWC Soars To New Heights With Redesigned Great Florida Birding, Wildlife Trail Website
FWC Soars To New Heights With Redesigned Great Florida Birding, Wildlife Trail Website (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission [...]
Python Hunters Wanted: Registration Opens For 2025 Florida Python Challenge
Megan Angelis and Kyle Findley (By Kevin Pavlidis)
Calling all conservation enthusiasts and adventurous individuals! Registration is now open for [...]
FWC Memo Outlines Potential Black Bear Hunt In Florida Amid First Recorded Fatal Attack
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a memo providing the first detailed look at wha [...]