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Florida approves first black bear hunt in 10 years

Florida board approves next steps toward proposed bear hunt

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Florida bear hunt planned in December despite strong opposition

The hunt, the first in a decade, would be held in four parts of the state and could lead to as many as 187 black bears being killed.

FOX 35 Orlando on MSN · 3d

Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts.

Tampa Free Press on MSN3d

FWC Announces Closures For Multiple Recreational Fish In Florida Atlantic Waters

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued executive orders to close the recreational harvest of ...

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Florida Python Challenge 2025: When is it, where is it, prize money. What to know

The FWC announced the dates for the annual snake hunt, the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. What to know on dates, prize money.

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Florida lawmaker calls for independent probe after 4 FWC officers’ bodycam video of boat crash response was deleted

A state lawmaker has some concerning questions into the 2022 boat crash that claimed the life of a South Florida teenager and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

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Despite fatal attack, wildlife advocates outraged over Florida bear hunt revival

At a December Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting after receiving an update on the commission's ...

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Florida's Lionfish Challenge aims to eliminate invasive species from state waters

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting the 2025 Lionfish Challenge from May 24 to September 14 to ...

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Large alligator is pursuing canoers and kayakers in Florida springs, park warns

One of Florida’s popular natural springs has halted all boating activity due to a large alligator seeking out humans in the ...

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How to capture a Burmese python as per Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows step-by-step instructions on how to safely and effectively capture a python.

Tampa Free Press on MSN2d

Florida Confronts Rising Boating Accidents And Fatalities With Release Of 2024 FWC Report

As National Safe Boating Week concludes, a sobering new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

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