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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 considers regulated bear hunting this winter
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering allowing regulated bear hunting this winter.
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Woman killed by alligator in Florida: FWC to share new details on deadly Lake Kissimmee incident
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is expected to hold a news conference after a woman was attacked and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday.