FWC

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...

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

Kate MacFall and Katherine McGill—longtime wildlife experts address what for many may be the surprising prevalence of trapping in Florida.

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

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: DOGE audit, black bear hunt, term limits, and K-12 book removal bill.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hear from the public about a potential black 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.

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...

Opponents argue that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions. They called for continuing to use non-lethal options.

Florida wildlife officials will get an update next week on the state’s black bear management plan.

The FWC’s action brings Florida in line with federal regulations protecting oceanic whitetip sharks.

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