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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rescued a 4-month-old female panther kitten in Collier County earlier this month. The kitten was likely orphaned when her mother was struck and killed by a vehicle on U.S. 41 near Collier-Seminole State Park. When they responded to the scene, FWC staff did not observe any kittens […]

By Nicole Anderson Environmental Journalist Part 1: The Everglades: Unlocking History Thousands of years ago the Everglades in southern Florida consisted of over four million acres of shallow sawgrass marsh, wet prairies and aquatic sloughs interspersed with tree islands. Fast forward to just over a century ago when the Everglades covered nearly 11,000 square miles […]

Media contact: Bekah Nelson, 850-265-3676  FWC investigating bear attack in Eastpoint, Franklin County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating an incident where a bear attacked a man in Eastpoint in Franklin County on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. EST. Charles Griffin (DOB 07/02/50) was walking near the Sportsman’s Lodge Motel and […]

For immediate release: October 26, 2015 Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Photos available on FWC Flickr site: Go to http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzBWzfa. Video available on FWC YouTube site: Go to http://youtu.be/KzOua12jMX8. Free Kids’ Saltwater Fishing Clinic promises day of learning, fun Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for Florida’s marine environment and providing fun, family outings […]

November means the 2015-16 huntin’ season is in full swing. In this month’s column, I cover the high points of what you need to know about general gun, fall turkey, quail, snipe and the second phase of mourning and white-winged dove season. The first thing you need to do is pick up a $17 Florida […]