September 24, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will award 172 bear hunt permits by random lottery.…
July 25, 2025
Florida gears up for 3-week bear hunt in December
State wildlife officials will consider rules for the hunt next month, including a limit of 187 bears killed.…
May 22, 2025
Florida bear hunt planned in December, the first in a decade
The controversial hunt could lead to 187 bears being killed. Wildlife officials could give final approval in August.…
May 2, 2025
Lawmakers put reins on boating inspections
A bill sent to the governor would block law enforcement from boarding vessels without probable cause.…
April 29, 2025
Senate approves restrictions on ‘intrusive’ boating checks
But chances of the proposal becoming law are in doubt because the House has not acted.…
April 28, 2025
Learn about oyster harvesting Tuesday in St. Augustine
FWC is traveling the state to talk about existing regulations and how they might change. …
April 1, 2025
Final missing child found, 10 days after boat capsized
Two adults and two children died after the boat capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…
March 20, 2025
FWC seeks comments about proposal for black bear hunting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a series of virtual meetings about bear hunting.…
December 11, 2024
Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decade
The state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…
June 24, 2024
DeSantis signs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bears
Starting July 1, people can shoot bears to defend themselves or property. Opponents are considering legal action to halt the…
April 1, 2024
Watch out: Gator mating season is approaching
Alligator “courtship” begins in early April, followed by mating season in May or June. Gators can become more aggressive at…
March 19, 2024
Sea turtle nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts
People can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting…