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Florida conservation nonprofit sues FWC over newly-approved black bear hunt

Bear Warriors United argues a new rule gives the FWC executive director "unbridled authority" to create hunting zones and ...
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‘Flying blind’: Pro-bear nonprofit sues FWC to halt December hunt

Opponents of Florida’s first sanctioned black bear hunt in a decade are suing to stop the planned killings, arguing the ...
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Florida man sentenced after 111 reptiles found abandoned in storage unit, FWC says

A former licensed reptile dealer has been sentenced after more than 100 exotic reptiles were found abandoned in a storage ...
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This snake hasn't been spotted in some parts of Florida in 70 years. FWC wants your help

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It's one of Florida's most dazzling reptiles, but also one of its most endangered. The ...

Polk County, FWC closer to finalizing swim area in party-prone portion of Lake Winterset

Polk County leaders said Tuesday they are closer to getting a swim area/vessel exclusion zone approved by the state of ...

Woman bitten by alligator in Collier County was hiking through the water, FWC says

FWC revealed the woman was hiking through the water when she unintentionally made contact with the alligator. She was bitten ...
The St. Lucie News-Tribune on MSN4d

FWC proposes changes to manatee zone boat speeds in Indian River County

About 25-30% of manatee deaths are blamed on boats. Blunt-force impacts have outpaced propeller cuts, and some injuries and ...
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Body cam captures moment FWC K-9 finds missing hunter in Palm Beach County wildlife area

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer and his four-legged partner are being credited with finding a ...