Florida needs fish and wildlife commissioners with strong conservation backgrounds
Our next governor must appoint commissioners from the natural sciences and conservation management fields.
Tag: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Congress pressed to fund wildlife crossings as Florida panther deaths rise
Supporters of a federal wildlife crossings program say it saves lives of people and animals while reducing costly collisions.
Gag grouper are overfished in the Gulf. This new tool could help
A new paper by USF and FWC researchers may help make tough decisions about the lengths of fishing seasons.
In 2026, resolve to become a citizen scientist
Monitoring nest boxes for Southeastern American kestrels is one example of citizen science.
In Florida, manatee deaths edge up slightly in 2025
The beloved sea cows still face many threats, but deaths this year were not as high as in 2021 and ...
More conservation voices needed on Florida wildlife commission
We need commissioners with backgrounds in wildlife ecology, land management, climate adaptation and resource conservation.
Supercharged hurricanes mean more ‘ghost boats’ haunting waterways
Abandoned vessels can linger in waterways for years, polluting ecosystems and complicating navigation.
Florida’s wildlife commission cut me off — here’s what they need to know about black bear hunts
Floridians have real concerns about this rushed proposal that’s being sold as 'conservation management.'
Amendment 2: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Amendment 2 is a proposed Florida constitutional amendment that involves the right to hunt and fish.
Florida state parks are natural jewels — don’t destroy them
We must be vigilant to ensure that Florida’s shared wild legacy reaches future generations.