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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on a draft addendum to the State Wildlife Action Plan. The purpose of this addendum is to incorporate 596 native plant species into the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need list. Species listed…
Read More FWC Seeks Public Input On Florida Native Plant List
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will open Phase 2 hog hunt registration on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. The District holds a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population. What you need…
Read More Florida Phase 2 Hog Hunt Registration Begins Tuesday, Dec. 5, At 9 A.M.
Florida is home to a thriving population of wild hogs, also known as feral swine or feral pigs. These non-native species have existed in the state for hundreds of years and can be found in all 67 Florida counties. Captain Experiences, a platform for guided…
Read More The Wild Hog Problem Can Be Found In Every County In The State Of Florida
A limited number of alligator hunters could get special permits that would expand where they can hunt, under a proposal that state wildlife officials are considering. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at a Dec. 5 meeting in Orlando will take up a proposal…
Read More ‘Greater Flexibility’ Considered In Florida Alligator Hunts
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of over $57 million for 23 statewide springs restoration projects to protect Florida’s iconic springs, as well as increase spring flow and improve water quality. Florida’s springs attract visitors from across the world and the preservation of these…
Read More Gov. DeSantis Awards Over $57 Million To Protect Florida’s Springs
Florida is a state rich in natural beauty and diverse wildlife. From the coral reefs of the Keys to the cypress swamps of the Panhandle, this Sunshine State is home to an incredible cavalcade of animals. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply curious about…
Read More Exploring The Diverse Wildlife Of Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that November is Manatee Awareness Month, a critical time for boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they travel to warmer water sites around the state. Manatees need to access water…
Read More Florida FWC: Go Slow, Look Out Below When On The Water This Manatee Awareness Month
Freshwater fisheries researchers and managers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) successfully released more than 11,000 shoal bass over the past two years. In 2018, Hurricane Michael depleted more than 90% of the shoal bass population in the Chipola River. As a…
Read More FWC Making A Difference In Florida Shoal Bass Conservation
The fish are in, and the “Battle of the Lakes” concluded! Fellsmere Reservoir (popularly known as Headwaters Lake) won the battle against Orange Lake, with the highest total pounds of bass caught-and-released by competing anglers since the competition started last fall. The amiable competition between…
Read More Fellsmere Wins The Florida “Battle Of The Lakes” With The Heaviest Total Bass Catches
PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay’s third annual Wonders of Wildlife Festival will take place at Edward Medard Conservation Park on November 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “With rehabilitation and education as our main focus, the Raptor Center…
Read More Don’t Miss The 3rd Annual Raptor Center Of Tampa Bay’s ‘Wonders of Wildlife Festival’