Florida Fish and Wildlife Archives - Page 7 of 10

Florida Fish and Wildlife: Juvenile Bald Eagle Nestlings Starting to Fledge Around This Time

May 6, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Florida has one of the densest concentrations of nesting eagles in the lower 48 states, with over 1,000 nesting pairs. […]

Florida Fish and Wildlife: Sea Turtle Nesting Season Now In Full Swing

May 3, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Sea turtle nesting season begins in May on many Florida beaches, including the sandy beaches of Brevard County. […]

Florida Fish and Wildlife Makes Changes to Alligator Hunt Application Process

May 1, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will soon be accepting applications for a chance to participate in its annual recreational alligator hunting season, which always runs Aug. 15 – Nov. 1. […]

Florida Fish and Wildlife Researches Have Great Season Documenting Right Whale Calving

April 12, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

The Florida Fish and Wildlife right whale aerial surveys ended on March 31, and researchers had another great season documenting the calving activity of this endangered species. […]

VIDEO: FWC To Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day April 10, First Time In Florida

April 9, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

On Sunday, April 10, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its partners will celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day for the first time in Florida.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers Arrest Two Men For Illegally Hunting Deer

April 8, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received a tip about two men hunting from the back of a truck in a closed area during “Operation Outdoor Freedom’s” Spring Turkey Hunt. […]

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission: Living With Alligators and Crocodiles

April 4, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Alligators have inhabited Florida’s marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for many centuries, and are found in all 67 counties.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Endangered Florida Panther Spotted Sitting On Porch

March 30, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

It’s not every day you look out the window to see a Florida panther sitting on your porch.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Pull Off Amazing Rescue At Sea

March 25, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

When a commercial fisherman sent out a mayday call declaring a medical emergency, Florida Fish and Wildlife Gulf Sentry crew responded.
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FWC: Newest Estimates Indicate There Are Now 4,350 Adult Bears In Florida

March 25, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Recently completed scientific estimates of black bear populations in Florida indicate the statewide population is now 4,350 adult bears.
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Florida Kayaker Notifies Authorities of Deer In Distress, Leads To Successful Rescue

March 21, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

A kayaker flagged down Major Bruce Cooper while he was on patrol. The kayaker notified Major Cooper that she watched two deer on the beach run directly into the water and swim away from shore. […]