From its pre-Columbian peak, the Florida black bear population fell precipitously. Between unregulated hunting and habitat ...

Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida, with opponents saying that killing bears for sport won't reduce ...

Minimal Presence Detected in Southwest Florida as Monitoring Continues The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

Anglers on Florida's East Coast Can Apply to Fish and Help Scientists Gather Valuable Data The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to launch its annual campaign to remove invasive snakes from Everglades.

On August 13th and 14th, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider rules for a three-week bear hunt ...

Here's an estimate of how many alligators live in Florida, a list of the top five most alligator-infested rivers in the state and some safety tips.

According to the FWC, Florida is home to several species​, including the native Florida apple snail, and four exotic species ...

For Florida boaters, recent summers have meant more crowds and more crashes. Peaking every year from May through July, ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is warning to people to be GatorWise when it comes the state's alligators. The Sunshine State is home ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to an alligator encounter in Polk County on May 6, before a 61-year-old woman was "later found deceased and recovered from the water" ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida dads, grab your fishing rods — and maybe your kids — because the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gifting families a perfect ...