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Kate MacFall & Katherine McGill, discuss FWC’s possible rule changes for trapping

Duncan — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:05 +0000

Kate MacFall and Katherine McGill—longtime wildlife experts joining me for a discussion devoted to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), specifically, the FWC’s current effort to evaluate existing rules for wildlife trapping—address what for many may be the surprising prevalence of trapping in Florida. McGill and MacFall go on to speak to the […]

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Steve Nesbitt, retired FWC wildlife biologist

Duncan — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:15 +0000

Steve Nesbitt–a retired Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wildlife biologist, who over a FWC stint of some 35 years, developed a reputation for extensive knowledge about a slew of species—recalls his interest in birds was cultivated as a kid by his grandfather, a passionate birder. Nesbitt elaborates, noting that his childhood was marked by […]

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Kate Benjamin, Top Cat at Hauspanther

Duncan — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:37 +0000

Kate Benjamin–whom I suggested you could call a cat lady while noting, in this case, the term would be strictly intended as a compliment, given the scope of her expertise and the two feline-oriented bestselling books she’s co-written, as well as the 13 cats she lives with—returns to “Talking Animals.” Benjamin acknowledges that she responds […]

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Katrina Shadix, founder of Bear Warriors United

Duncan — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:25 +0000

Katrina Shadix is founder of Bear Warriors United (BWU), whose mission includes preserving and protecting bears in Florida

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Adam Sugalski, executive director of OneProtest

Duncan — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:38:19 +0000

Adam Sugalski—executive director of OneProtest, a Florida-based advocacy organization perhaps best known for its high-profile, successful effort to help halt the Florida bear hunt—recalls how he first stepped into the role of advocate when, as a professional artist, he was invited to a circus protest and realized the appearance of the signs and other materials […]

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