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Invasive Argentine tegus have found a home in Florida. Are there any near Jupiter?
People in County may see tegus more often than they realize. They're the reptiles with the dotted black-and-white backs and ...
Florida votes to move forward with bear hunt: See where black bears may be harvested
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, ...
Want to catch an iguana to sell up North? Florida's wildlife agency now says you can
As green iguanas become a nuisance in Florida, officials have moved to let people profit from hunting the lizards, then sell ...
Florida board approves next steps toward proposed bear hunt
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Florida Fish and Wildlife shares tips to avoid Florida black bears
As the start of summer draws closer, Florida residents should expect more activity from black bears. Juvenile bears could be ...
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Birding, wildlife trail website enhanced
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched a newly redesigned Great Florida Birding and Wildlife ...
Florida wildlife officials give preliminary approval to black bear hunt
A bear hunt is one step closer to returning to Florida after wildlife officials approved a proposal Wednesday. Florida Fish ...
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For trophies or conservation? Florida is one step closer to bear hunt 2025 after FWC vote
Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...
Florida wildlife officials take next step toward first black bear hunt in 10 years
OCALA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials are moving forward with plans for what could be the state's first black bear hunt in ...
Black bear passes out at construction site after beach swim, Florida officials say
A black bear made itself at home at a Florida construction site, and was discovered taking a nap on the cool concrete after a swim at the beach, officials say.