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Two Florida bills propose changes to the composition of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. HB 1133 focuses on regional representation, requiring members to reside in specific ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.
Florida’s FWC is more than just some fancy park ranger, they have full law enforcement capabilities and do a lot more than you may think. General Discharge Posted: May 12, 2025 | Last updated ...
The officers are assisting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with the investigation. Possible mauling would be Florida's second in 2025 According to data from the Florida Fish ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows step-by-step instructions on how to safely and effectively capture a python. Provided by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission A look at ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have apprehended a suspect involved in an illegal spearfishing incident near Whale Harbor Bridge in ...
FWC estimates there are currently 4,000 Florida Black Bears. Chuck O’Neal, who led the No to 2 campaign opposing the constitutional amendment creating the right to hunt and fish last year ...
Last December, staff at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provided a presentation on their management of black bears. The presentation did not mention the need for a bear ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) operates a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) to handle alligator encounters. While Floridians coexist with alligators ...
This photo of the captured kangaroo was released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The animal’s owner has been found, officials said. FWC photo The origin of a mysterious ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host three virtual meetings in April to discuss a potential black bear hunt. The FWC is considering a hunt because the state's ...