It Is Over!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Gator Woman

A beautiful Black Bear Cub. Will we ever see another one? Picture credit: Unknown Score Scott and Company ONE, Florida Black Bears Zero! I had to compose myself before writing this, it took some time. Yesterday in Tallahassee, Judge Reynolds, who I am reasonably sure was appointed by Scott, said that the FWCC had every right and indeed, every responsibility to order […]

Mixed Blessings

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Gator Woman

A magnificent Florida Panther Picture credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers On our news this morning were at first glance what appeared to be three happy/good stories. After so many wildlife tragedies in the news lately, these were absolutely welcomed and needed to be shared. First the numbers for our critically endangered Florida Panther have reported to have rebounded and were cause […]

Bison and Bears, the connection~

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Gator Woman

Wood Bison in Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta, Canada Picture credit: Laura Kaupas. As you may have noticed, there has been a two month gap in postings here. The reason is that my heart has been broken over the imminent approval of Hunting our beautiful Florida Black Bear. The final, fateful decision is expected in […]

Double Entendre or Controlled Florida Bear Hunting

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Gator Woman

And coming soon to Florida! Picture credit: William A. Troyer – US Fish and Wildlife Service In the little publicized, poorly defined FFWS meeting in Jacksonville yesterday, not much was really accomplished or confirmed about the plan to renew Black Bear hunting in this state. We still do not really know exactly how, when, where or what is going […]

No, No, No!

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Gator Woman

A magnificent Florida Black Bear Update: The FFWS Meeting will be tomorrow at 8:30 AM at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Jacksonville, 225 East Coastline Drive on the Third floor. Phone number is 904 588-1234 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission • Farris Bryant Building 620 S. Meridian St. • Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 • […]

We Are Their Only Hope

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Gator Woman

Brown Pelican, Black Bear cub and Rhinos It has been entirely too long since I have been able to share any news about wildlife with all of you, so today’s posting will address several issues, I apologize and hope that you have a big pot of coffee nearby~ To begin this morning, and it […]

Guilty!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Gator Woman

Beautiful, Bashful, Black Bear Cubs~ Picture credit: FWC I am sure that you all remember the horrific stories written here about the Seven Black Bears, that were killed in the Orlando area recently. It was a sad, sad, sickening thing to have to write about and watch unfold. Many hearts were broken, as this story was on the […]

Cantankerous Cranes~

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Gator Woman

These were taken across the street from our house on April 30, when there were still TWO chicks. Today there is only one chick remaining. Picture credit: Walkingfox A story in my email this morning reflects an ongoing situation that makes those of us who love the Sandhill Cranes more than just a little edgy. For the […]

A Day of Animal Mourning

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Gator Woman

A Florida Panther, Everglades National Park 2005 National Park Service Photo by Rodney Cammauf While watching Sam Champion on the Weather Channel this morning, I was painfully reminded, that today is “Endangered Species Day.” Today is shamefully called National, or is it Global Endangered Species Day? This day was apparently created nearly a decade ago, by the US […]

Numbers!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Gator Woman

A Florida Black Bear Cub Picture credit: FWC **An update 4/17/2014 5 AM** FWC just announced that there will be fines and possible jail time for anyone caught feeding Bears. This comes too late for SEVEN Black Bears! Today with heavy and trouble heart, I am imploring you to do something for an animal that […]

Animal Awareness Alert~

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Gator Woman

A Florida Black Bear in the Ocala Forest and a Florida Manatee mother and baby Black Bear picture credit: FFWCC, Manatee picture credit: http://www.sfwmd.gov The Black Bear pictured here was taken in an area quite near our house and according to Wikipedia: “which supports the highest density population of black bears in North America.” […]

Euthanized and Harvested

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Gator Woman

A Florida Alligator sunning itself on shore. Picture credit: John White Recently someone asked me how I choose the subjects of the Blogs posted here. My answer to him/her, made perfect sense, to me at least. I said that if something makes me cry or very angry, it is going to be passed along to […]

Back From The Brink

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Gator Woman

On Left: A beautiful Brown Pelican On Right: A gorgeous Bald Eagle Picture Credits: On L: SFWMD and On R: Keta Design It’s “ feel good Sunday ” and the story today is one that makes me personally, deliriously happy. When I was in College a professor once told the class that 99% […]

Conservation Corridors

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Gator Woman

A Black Bear underpass near our home in Florida Animal Bridge on the Flathead Reservation in Montana Picture credit: Florida DOT Picture credit: Djembayz To some people, they are a supreme waste of money, to animals, they are their only hope in a daily battle with vehicles to get across dangerous roadways. When humans, cars and concrete came into […]

The Visitors

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Gator Woman

A Beautiful Florida Black Bear Picture credit: Dr. William Weber For many years people have asked me about my complete dedication and passion for animals. An answer: just now Breanna did her ” OMG bark. ” This is the one reserved for very special occasions. I went to her window to look for the […]