Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission

The remains of a 2-year-old female panther were found in rural Hendry County.

‘We’re scattering the seeds. We have to wait for the oaks to grow up.’

The hunt will take place in four regions of the state and use a lottery process for hunters to obtain permits.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will take up a final vote Wednesday on proposed rules for a regulated bear hunt.

The remains of the 3½-month-old female siblings were found on a road. FWC officials say they believe both died following a vehicle collision.

A brief contends the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — not the Department of Environmental Protection — is constitutionally responsible for wildlife-related issues.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission charged Jeffry Knight with eight felony counts in connection with the fatal crash with the Clearwater Ferry in April.

The sailboat was carrying a group of children participating a sailing summer camp. According to FWC, preliminary information indicates that the barge struck the boat.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission charged Knight with eight felony counts in connection with the fatal crash with the Clearwater Ferry in April.

The proposed rules include a lottery-style permitting process, up to 187 bears being killed in four areas of the state and guidelines to encourage hunters to kill male bears.

For the first three days of the Florida Python Hunt, people can learn how to catch the invasive Burmese python. Officials say, since the snake is so elusive, this could be the only chance for many to actually hold the snake.

The "race" project stopped on Coquina Beach South in Bradenton, where the large turtle was tagged. Overall, 11 nesting reptiles will be monitored to track which one travels the farthest over three months.