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Florida bears aren’t “game mammals” to be hunted with dogs | Opinion
Florida’s wildlife agency is advancing a controversial plan to reinstate black bear hunting, ignoring its own conservation ...
Florida board approves next steps toward proposed bear hunt
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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 ...
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.
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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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 ...
For trophies or conservation? Florida is one step closer to bear hunt 2025 after FWC vote
Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...
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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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.
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Florida moves toward first black bear hunt in a decade amid fierce debate
Florida wildlife officials have taken a major step toward reinstating a black bear hunt for the first time in nearly a decade ...
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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 ...
Florida wildlife officials give preliminary approval to black bear hunt
A bear hunt is one step closer to returning to Florida after wildlife officials approved a proposal Wednesday. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission met in Ocala to discuss the potential ...