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The annual competition to raise awareness and eliminate the invasive Burmese python was held July 10-20, 2025 in the Everglades.
The unanimous vote by Florida wildlife commissioners sets the stage for the state’s first bear hunt in a decade, and it lays ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a 23-day hunting season beginning in December, paving the way ...
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners announced the final results and winners of ...
Sixty-eight bears will be permitted for harvest from 11 eastern panhandle counties, including Franklin, Leon and Wakulla; 18 bears from 12 Central Florida counties; 46 from five North Florida counties ...
State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead ...
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ on ...
The hunt will take place in four regions of the state and use a lottery process for hunters to obtain permits.
After a controversial 2015 hunt, Florida officials appointed by the governor were considering reopening the black bear hunt ...
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years ...