Conservationists clash with Sierra Club over the right to hunt and fish in Florida
A ballot measure in November would protect "fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife" in the state constitution, ...
Divers catch record 31,773 venomous fish in tournament off Florida coast. ‘Awe-inspiring’
The same Duval County man was once again crowned “Lionfish King,” bringing in 915 lionfish in 2024 but falling short of his ...
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Florida Celebrating Record Nesting Year For Endangered Sea Turtle Species
The smallest and most endangered sea turtle in the world is setting records in Florida. According to the Florida Fish and ...
Hunters converged on Florida Everglades to kill invasive pythons. Here’s final tally
State officials have encouraged the capture and humane killing of Burmese pythons since the non-native species took root in ...
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As ‘ground zero’ for invasive species, Florida offers awards and cash to take them out
Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently hosted events leading to the removal of nearly 200 Burmese ...
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Conservationists clash with Sierra Club over right to hunt and fish in Florida
A ballot measure in November would protect "fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife" in the state constitution, ...
Florida Python Challenge winner removes 20 Burmese pythons to earn $10,000 prize; novice hunter catches longest snake
Ronald Kiger, who caught 20 Burmese pythons, won $10,000. Donna Kalil got a $2,500 prize for catching 19 snakes.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission takes up dispute with Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chair and Florida Keys developer Robert Spottswood urged the FWC board to not approve an overhaul of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ...
‘I Didn’t Even Try,’ Says Florida Diver Who Speared 915 Lionfish to Win Annual Tourney
Florida wildlife officials say the 2024 Lionfish Challenge shattered records, with more than 31,000 invasive fish removed.
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Florida annual python challenge removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state
Nearly 200 Burmese pythons were removed from the Everglades in South Florida in August as part of an annual competition to eradicate the invasive species from the ecosystem. This year’s Florida ...
Divers remove 31,773 venomous fish from Florida's reefs in record-breaking challenge
Armed with spears and nets, a team of determined divers took the plunge into Florida's pristine waters on a mission of ...
Florida cites 'consequences' of wetlands ruling
Florida this week argued a federal appeals court should overturn a ruling about permitting for projects that affect wetlands, ...