HAVANA, Fla. — Florida wildlife commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday in support of the state's first black bear hunt in 10 years. During a meeting Wednesday in Havana, commissioners for the ...

The neck of a young Egyptian goose pierced by an arrow. A pellet lodged in the spine of a gray squirrel. Two baby panthers hanging onto life after being hit by a car. All were found by good Samaritans ...

Efforts to create a corridor for Florida's wildlife got a big boost on Wednesday. The $1 million grant to the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation came during the Corridor Connect Conference, held ...

The state gave the OK on Tuesday to buying a piece of land next to a state forest in Hernando County that was near a lot for a planned expansion by a golf course developer. The new deal came following ...

Florida is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including several protected and endangered species. South Florida contains over 2 million acres of unique conservation lands like the Everglades and Big ...

Florida's alligator mating season, from April to June, sees increased alligator activity and potential for human encounters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises against ...

The state’s wildlife agency will test the bears’ DNA to determine if any of them had attacked and killed an 89-year-old man. By Neil Vigdor Wildlife officers in Florida have killed three black bears ...

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Discharging a firearm is often prohibited in Florida residential areas, so check local ordinances before shooting at an animal, even if it's invasive. Permits are required for trapping most nuisance ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Permits for the bear hunting season open on Friday and will be open for 10 days. People interested can start applying at 10 a.m. Friday and can be submitted through 11:59 p.m. on Sept.