Hunting is slowly being reintroduced to the conservation area, much to the delight of some Ocala locals.
Read More »One Monkey Euthanized, Two Others Captured In Lake City
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Thursday euthanized a monkey in Lake City that was not native to the U.S.
Read More »FWC To Conduct Aerial Spray Of Herbicide On Orange Lake
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be conducting an aerial spray of herbicide on Orange Lake on Friday to balance the lake's habitat by eliminating excess willow trees. The trees currently add up to double what is ideal for the Orange Lake environment, and stop the lake from having more diverse vegetation.
Read More »Two Boaters Hospitalized For Injuries In Black Creek Boating Accident
A boating accident occurred on Black Creek about a quarter of a mile northeast of the Mariner’s Road boat ramp in Green Cove Springs.
Read More »Bear Hunt Proposal Ready For State Commission
A staff recommendation will go before the FWC on Wednesday in Franklin County.
Read More »State Biologists Back A ‘More Conservative’ Bear Hunt
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considering four options to about the future management of Florida black bears,
Read More »Gun-rights Groups Pushing For Another Florida Bear Hunt
The National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida urge for a bear hunt to be held later this year.
Read More »Wildlife Staff Preps For Possible Bear Hunt
Wildlife officials help make their case for black-bear hunt with data from webinars.
Read More »Mom Of Missing Florida Teen Fisherman Wants iPhone Data
The mother of a missing Florida teen fisherman has asked the state attorney to force the other boy's family to grant investigators permission to search their son's recovered cell phone.
Read More »Suwannee Lake Renovations Still Progressing
Almost two years after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission closed Suwannee Lake to the public for renovations, some of the changes are now visible. For almost 50 years, the lake has provided a natural habitat for wildlife in North Florida, as well as a popular fishing spot for …
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