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WPEC CBS 12 on MSN12h

This snake hasn't been spotted in some parts of Florida in 70 years. FWC wants your help

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It's one of Florida's most dazzling reptiles, but also one of its most endangered. The ...
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‘Flying blind’: Pro-bear nonprofit sues FWC to halt December hunt

Opponents of Florida’s first sanctioned black bear hunt in a decade are suing to stop the planned killings, arguing the ...

Florida conservation nonprofit sues FWC over newly-approved black bear hunt

Bear Warriors United argues a new rule gives the FWC executive director "unbridled authority" to create hunting zones and ...
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FWC approves 1st black bear hunt in a decade amid fierce opposition and legal threats

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously Wednesday to establish a black bear hunting ...

Polk County, FWC closer to finalizing swim area in party-prone portion of Lake Winterset

Polk County leaders said Tuesday they are closer to getting a swim area/vessel exclusion zone approved by the state of Florida.

FWC approves bear hunt as bear advocates turn to the courts

Florida will see its first bear hunt in a decade this December, assuming the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
The St. Lucie News-Tribune on MSN4d

FWC proposes changes to manatee zone boat speeds in Indian River County

About 25-30% of manatee deaths are blamed on boats. Blunt-force impacts have outpaced propeller cuts, and some injuries and ...
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Florida man sentenced after 111 reptiles found abandoned in storage unit, FWC says

A former licensed reptile dealer has been sentenced after more than 100 exotic reptiles were found abandoned in a storage ...