1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (603+ words) A bird known for its funny walk and dazzling sky show during mating, the woodcock, is also known for something else: its propensity to be injured or killed by striking windows during its annual spring and fall migrations. In multiple…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (421+ words) It's come to this: Sanibel is contemplating letting nighttime sharpshooters take out coyotes on its beaches. Yes, that Sanibel " the one with the word '"sanctuary" in its vision statement. The idea wasn't put forward by hunters, pet owners or the…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1101+ words) Carl Jackson noticed something when he turned his truck around on Turner River Road in Big Cypress National Park. It was almost 4 p. m. on Jan. 13. He was on his way back to near where he had just spent some time hunting…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (138+ words) See exclusive photos of Sarasota's newest attraction, Mote SEA, before it opens to the public at 9: 30 a. m. on Oct. 8. Sarasota's Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium held a sneak preview event of its new multimillion-dollar Mote Science Education Aquarium for its members…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (621+ words) Florida black bear advocates rallied Sept. 22 in hopes of making a hunting permit as expensive as possible for hopeful bear harvesters. Attorney Chuck O'Neil said he expects about half of the 172 permits issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…...

7+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (158+ words) The U. S. Coast Guard rescued a whale-watching vessel with 49 passengers near Newport on Sept. 17." The boat, named Discovery, started producing excessive smoke and lost propulsion while in between the Yaquina Bay jetties at 12: 45 p. m. , and called for mayday to the Coast Guard,…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (572+ words) State wildlife managers will vote Aug. 13 on a controversial Florida black bear hunt, one that will target 187 and likely take place in December. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission is poised to take a second and final vote on…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (563+ words) Hot weather is bringing out Shasta County's shy sun-worshipping rattlesnakes, to the chagrin of humans who fear them. Native to'Shasta County, the Northern Pacific'rattlesnake'comes out from under rocks, logs and other hidden spots to bask in Redding's heat. While they…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (571+ words) Conservation groups sued the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service on July 17 for denying Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections to the north Oregon Coast population of red tree voles. The lawsuit, filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, Bird Alliance of Oregon,…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (220+ words) Spotting a snake slithering near your home can be a scary surprise. Your first instinct might be to grab a shovel, but wait. Before acting, it's essential to know whether you're legally allowed to kill a snake in Alabama. In…...