Updated Abundance and Genetic Diversity of Black Bears in Florida

This project updates nearly decade-old population and genetic data for Florida’s major black bear subpopulations using hair samples and genetic mark-recapture methods. Funding supports new genetic analysis and fieldwork that will guide long-term bear conservation across the state.

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Welcoming Our New Executive Director, Nick Wiley

We are proud to announce an exciting new chapter for the Foundation with the appointment of Nick Wiley as our

Grants at Work: Helping Anglers Protect Brown Pelicans at the Skyway Fishing Pier

Few places in Florida offer the kind of fishing experience found at the Skyway Fishing Pier. Stretching into Tampa Bay,

Grants at Work: Connecting Inner City Youth to the Outdoors Through Hunting Education

Florida’s wildlife depends on thoughtful management and a deep understanding of how land, animals, and people are connected. Hunting plays

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Protecting Wild Florida Begins With You.

Protecting wild Florida begins with you. From Pensacola Bay to Key West, our Foundation is working to protect Florida’s natural lands and waters and the wildlife they harbor.

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