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Despite backlash, FWC approves controversial bear hunts in Florida

Listen: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to bring back bear hunts in the state. Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of the bear hunt during a meeting in Ocala Wednesday.  FWC staff proposed...
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Could Florida allow bear hunting every year?

Opponents have argued that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions and non-lethal options are better to address bear populations.

Talking Animals: Two longtime Florida wildlife experts discuss FWC’s current effort to evaluate existing rules for wildlife trapping

Kate MacFall and Katherine McGill—longtime wildlife experts address what for many may be the surprising prevalence of trapping in Florida.
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The Florida Senate supports curbing boat checks

The bill would halt law enforcement officers from using boat safety inspections as a pretense for “intrusive” checks.

The Scoop: Thurs. April 3, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: DOGE audit, black bear hunt, term limits, and K-12 book removal bill.
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FWC to host virtual meeting March 13 on black bear hunting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hear from the public about a potential black bear hunt.
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Florida wildlife officials consider a bear hunt

Florida wildlife officials will hold a series of online meetings in March and April about the possibility of a return to bear hunting.

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission faces questioning on shipwrecked boats, marine debris

Listen: Wrecked or sunken boats and other marine vessels can cause environmental hazards to marine life and pose threats to public safety. State legislators met Thursday to speak with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
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Florida considers a possible bear hunt

Opponents argue that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions. They called for continuing to use non-lethal options.
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Florida wildlife officials will consider bear managment options

Florida wildlife officials will get an update next week on the state’s black bear management plan.
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Oceanic whitetip sharks are now protected in Florida waters

The FWC’s action brings Florida in line with federal regulations protecting oceanic whitetip sharks.
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Controversial land swap moves forward for an expressway to be built through Split Oak Forest

160 acres of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Osceola County could be exchanged for 1,550 acres in the region.
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