It's alligator mating season in Florida, which means more gators turn up in unwanted places. Who to call if there's a gator ...

The wildlife commission recommends people avoid feeding alligators and to keep your distance if you see one. "Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours. And keep pets on a leash and ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the proposed hunt, which may involve a permit lottery system. The last bear hunt in 2015 ended early due to ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner Rodney Barreto is facing opposition from wildlife groups for his second term nomination as chair. Controversy surrounds Barreto's support for a ...

There are "reproducing populations" of Argentine black and white tegus established in Hillsborough, Miami-Dade and Charlotte counties, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Service.

FWC estimates there are currently 4,000 Florida Black Bears. Chuck O’Neal, who led the No to 2 campaign opposing the constitutional amendment creating the right to hunt and fish last year ...

Two Florida bills propose changes to the composition of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. HB 1133 focuses on regional representation, requiring members to reside in specific ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) Commissioner Rodney Barreto told a Senate committee Monday he has no idea why a bevy of wildlife groups would oppose his nomination for a second term ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposes a limited black bear hunt in 31 counties to manage the growing bear population. The proposed hunt would issue 187 permits ...

Mote and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation researchers respond to distressed smalltooth sawfish on April 5, 2024 in the Lower Keys. The 15.5-foot female was given vitamins and antibiotics ...

Homeowners encountering alligators should contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's hotline for removal. Killing or injuring an alligator without a permit is a felony in Florida.