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Recent additions to the Alachua County airboating ordinance and an additional $20,000 budget allows for additional lake patrolling.
Read More »Despite Pushback, Alachua County Ramps Up Airboating Curfew Enforcement
For Whom Or What Are Lake Alice And Bivens Arm Named?
So who was Alice? Where did she come from? And how did she become the namesake of the biggest and most popular lake at UF?
Read More »Gainesville Celebrates Indigenous Culture With Native American Festival This Weekend
The Gainesville Native American Festival will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. It will kick off with a school day on Friday and last until Sunday.
Read More »Silver Springs Reintroduces Small-Game Hunting
Hunting is slowly being reintroduced to the conservation area, much to the delight of some Ocala locals.
Read More »FWC: Suspects Used Dogs To Attack Florida Black Bears
Nine people face animal-cruelty charges and other allegations after a year-long investigation into the use of dogs to attack Florida black bears, Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Wednesday.
Read More »Voters Line Up Behind Constitutional Amendments
Felons will get voting rights automatically restored after serving their sentences, vaping in workplaces will be illegal and greyhound racing will be banned in Florida under a series of constitutional amendments approved Tuesday.
Read More »’10 Can’ Helps Veterans And First Responders Relax With Fishing And Hunting Programs
10 CAN Inc aims to help veterans and first responders identify activities, such as fishing, hunting or agriculture, to help them cope with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read More »Earleton Locals Recall Town’s History, Historic Fish Camp To Re-Open
“Oh it was a good life here back then,” said Bob Shanks, one of the oldest living residents of Earleton. Once a paradise for locals, today Earleton is quiet. However, the re-opening of a historic fish camp on Lake Santa Fe in April may restore some of the town's old glory.
Read More »State Looks For More Hunters, Anglers
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 Ready To Take Another Look At Bears
Florida game officials will get an update next week on the state's growing black bear population, a discussion animal-rights supporters contend is a first step toward holding a hunt later this year.
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