Doug Borries shot this massive gator on a private ranch in south Florida. Doug Borries Photo

‘Greater Flexibility’ Considered In Florida Alligator Hunts

A limited number of alligator hunters could get special permits that would expand where they can hunt, under a proposal that state wildlife officials are considering. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at a Dec. 5 meeting in Orlando will take up a proposal…

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Lithia Springs Conservation Park

Gov. DeSantis Awards Over $57 Million To Protect Florida’s Springs

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of over $57 million for 23 statewide springs restoration projects to protect Florida’s iconic springs, as well as increase spring flow and improve water quality. Florida’s springs attract visitors from across the world and the preservation of these…

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that November is Manatee Awareness Month, a critical time for boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they travel to warmer water sites around the state.

Florida FWC: Go Slow, Look Out Below When On The Water This Manatee Awareness Month

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that November is Manatee Awareness Month, a critical time for boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they travel to warmer water sites around the state. Manatees need to access water…

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The fish are in and the “Battle of the Lakes” concluded! Fellsmere Reservoir (popularly known as Headwaters Lake) won the battle against Orange Lake, with the highest total pounds of bass caught-and-released by competing anglers since the competition started last fall.

Fellsmere Wins The Florida “Battle Of The Lakes” With The Heaviest Total Bass Catches

The fish are in, and the “Battle of the Lakes” concluded! Fellsmere Reservoir (popularly known as Headwaters Lake) won the battle against Orange Lake, with the highest total pounds of bass caught-and-released by competing anglers since the competition started last fall. The amiable competition between…

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PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay's third annual Wonders of Wildlife Festival will take place at Edward Medard Conservation Park on November 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Miss The 3rd Annual Raptor Center Of Tampa Bay’s ‘Wonders of Wildlife Festival’

PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay’s third annual Wonders of Wildlife Festival will take place at Edward Medard Conservation Park on November 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “With rehabilitation and education as our main focus, the Raptor Center…

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