The number of people buying hunting and fishing licenses hasn't kept pace with population growth in the state, and wildlife officials are concerned that could impact the future management of public lands. Wildlife officials say they need more hunters and anglers to help cover costs of running state programs.
Read More »State Weighs Concerns About Cobia In Gulf
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in a meeting Monday that focused heavily on fishery issues, backed a draft proposal that would reduce the number of cobia that can be caught per day in Gulf waters north of the Collier-Monroe County line.
Read More »Trash Program Could Close Lid On Hungry Bears
The chairman of the state's game commission signed an agreement with a trash and recycling firm Wednesday aimed at reducing human-bear conflicts in Northwest Florida.
Read More »Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Shoots Down 2016 Bear Hunt
Florida's growing bear population will be out of the hunting crosshairs for this year.
Read More »Wildlife Commission Sets Sights On Another Bear Hunt
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to hold another bear hunt. The first hunt after two decades, held in October 2015, was highly controversial and another bear hunt could draw protest from opponents.
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