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FWC to discuss Florida bear hunt rules

FWC to discuss Florida bear hunt rules on Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will weigh whether or not to start a seasonal bear hunt in Florida. The last hunt the Sunshine State had was 10 years ago. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates on the coming vote.

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN · 1h

Florida officials to vote on first black bear hunt in 10 years

Florida wildlife officials are meeting on Wednesday to discuss rules for a proposed three-week bear hunt in December.

WFLA Tampa on MSN · 1h

FWC’s Final vote on rules for black bear hunting in Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is meeting for a final hearing on the rule proposals on black bear hunting.

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3-month-old endangered panther kittens killed by vehicle in Florida

Two panther kittens were found dead in Florida after a suspected vehicle strike, officials said. Their deaths mean at least 12 of the endangered animals were killed this year.

Naples Daily News on MSN2m

Call her the Florida Python Challenge Queen: FWC announces $10,000 winner for competition

The annual competition to raise awareness and eliminate the invasive Burmese python was held July 10-20, 2025 in the ...

Endangered Florida panther kittens, born just months ago, hit and killed

Conservation groups said the deaths in Naples underscore the need for more wildlife crossings and habitat connectivity in a ...

Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers1d

FWC SEEKS INPUT ON FLORIDA KEYS WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present draft materials for the Florida Keys Wildlife and ...

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Lindsay Cross blasts ‘wildlife cruelty’ in proposed 2025 bear hunt, urges FWC to shoot it down

Rep. Lindsay Cross, a St. Petersburg Democrat and an environmental scientist, is calling on the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Inside the Rescue of Four Dolphins from a Florida Marine Park

Back in early June, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) helped rescue four dolphins from Gulf World ...

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Bear Defenders organize multi-city protests across Florida to oppose state's proposed bear hunt

The protests are timed to take place only days before the FWC is scheduled to vote August 13-14 on approving rules for a ...

VIDEO: FWC officer rescues kayaker in distress in Marathon, Florida

WATCH: A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officer rescued a kayaker who was in distress in Marathon, ...

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