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Conservation group pushes back on black bear hunt proposed by FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a black bear hunt in December to address, what it says, is ...
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Florida Tarpon Season In Full Swing: FWC Urges Anglers To Follow Best Practices For Conservation
Florida anglers are eagerly pursuing the mighty Silver King as tarpon season hits its peak across the state. In recognition ...
Florida woman was killed by gator as her husband tried to intervene, officials say
Cynthia Diekema, 61, was killed after the canoe she was riding in with her husband drifted over a large alligator, Florida ...
Discovery of kangaroo in Florida gets even weirder when no owner comes forward
A kangaroo was found bouncing on the streets of St. Cloud, Florida, but far stranger is the fact an owner still hasn’t been ...
Florida bear attack: Social media voices provide range of takes on humans vs. wildlife
Florida wildlife officials hauled a dead bear from the woods Monday, May 5, near the site of the possible mauling death of ...
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Alligator attacks in Florida are rare: FWC
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are around 1.3 million gators in Florida and on average, there are eight unprovoked attacks each year. Based on data ...
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Hunting, fishing, hiking: What will be allowed at Creek Ranch in Polk County? And what won't?
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a draft management plan for the 1,342-acre Creek Ranch ...
Florida woman killed by alligator during couple canoe trip; husband tried to save her
A Florida woman was killed by an alligator during a canoe trip with her husband, who tried to save her during the surprise ...
Mysterious origin of kangaroo roaming Florida revealed, state says. Man charged
The origin of a mysterious kangaroo found roaming St. Cloud, Florida, has been discovered, and someone is now facing charges, ...