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FWC believes bear spotted in St. Augustine ‘has moved out of the area,’ police say
A bear is still on the loose somewhere in or near St. Augustine, but neither the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
Florida bear attack: What to know about FWC wildlife necropsy facility in Gainesville
Officials said the dead bear was transported to Gainesville for testing, but did not confirm it was the bear involved in the ...
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FWC: Three bears killed following suspected attack, which killed 89-year-old man
FWC says the agency shot and killed three bears overnight. DNA samples from the scene and the bears will be tested in ...
Kayaker killed in alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park, FWC says
A kayaker was attacked by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park Tuesday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Kangaroo on the loose in Osceola County found safe, FWC searching for owner
A kangaroo seen on the loose in Osceola County is safe in a facility. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to multiple calls in St. Cloud around 5 p.m. Monday. FWC says ...
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FWC has proposed a three-week bear hunt in December. A local animal activist warns against a ‘trophy hunt’
In response to what Florida officials have referred to as the state’s “most successful conservation efforts,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has begun creating proposals for a ...
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FWC considers regulated bear hunting this winter
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering allowing regulated bear hunting this winter.
State Senate confirms Barreto as FWC chair, despite dozens urging senators to block his bid
The vote was 31-7 to confirm the Miami-Dade developer and lobbyist as head of the state agency protecting Florida’s waterways ...
Close encounters with Florida wildlife
Bear Hunt: St. Augustine Police and FWC are tracking a bear that has been spotted early today in Downtown and south ...