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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to use "Gulf of America" in all references and documents
State lawmakers, who will start the annual legislative session Tuesday, also have filed bills to carry out Trump's directions.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to host meeting on hunting black bears
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. to discuss regulating black bear hunting.
Florida wildlife officials looking at possibility of restarting bear hunting across state
FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public meeting in March to seek feedback from Floridians on the idea, the state agency announced on Wednesday.
Florida wildlife officials to hold series of meetings about bear hunts returning to state
FWC Executive Director Roger Young said that the first meeting, open to anyone "who wants to provide feedback" on a potential bear hunt, will be held on March 13.
Floridians petition to reform the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Making moves to reopen Apalachicola oyster beds, identifying distinction for the Florida bass, approving rule revisions for hunt preserves and game farms, and announcing support for the Gulf of America are just a few policies that have kept the state's FWC commission busy.
Florida considers first black bear hunt in a decade. You can weigh in.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering a black bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in December asked its staff to come up with proposals for a possible hunt as officials pointed to what they consider a now-flourishing bear population.
Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission Renames Gulf Of Mexico To “Gulf Of America”
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a significant change, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" in all official materials. This change is being implemented in accordance with President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14172 and FWC Executive Order 25-04.
Florida wildlife officials weigh possible 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 in the state.
What state has the best wildlife conservation? Florida ranks top 15 on this list, Here's why
Here’s where Florida ranks on SmileHub’s top 15 best states for wildlife protection and a little bit about invasive species in the state.
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Another Florida Panther Killed In Vehicle Collision
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has reported the death of a 10.5-year-old female Florida panther, ...
It's official: Florida's FWC dives in, adopts the 'Gulf of America' name change
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the latest Florida agency to announce plans to implement the name "Gulf of America." ...
Endangered Florida panther faces dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic
In January, an endangered Florida panther known as UCFP479 became the first to die this year in a vehicle collision along a ...
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Endangered Sawfish Rescued In Manalapan
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A small tooth Sawfish, similar to the one ...
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Feds say Florida manatee will not be declared an endangered species
Florida's manatees will likely remain a threatened species. Federal environmental regulators won't recommended increasing their protections as an endangered species.
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Red Tide Update: Low Concentrations Persist Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Florida's Gulf Coast continues to experience low levels of red tide, according to the latest update from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). While the red tide organism, ...
FWC discusses plan to authorize regulated black bear hunting
Sheriff A.J. Smith was instrumental in getting the black bear law passed during last year’s legislative session. Bears have ...
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Florida wildlife refuges are being hit by federal job cuts
The toll to Florida parks and wilderness lands amid sweeping federal job cuts includes at least six biologists and other ...