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Two conservation groups Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by federal wildlife officials to reject listing gopher tortoises as endangered or threatened species, saying the burrowing animals face a “grim” future without help. The Center for Biological Diversity and Nokuse Education, Inc., filed the…
Read More Lawsuit Seeks Gopher Tortoise Protections In Florida
Two Florida were arrested for wildlife violations in separate incidents Sunday, according to investigators. A 53-year-old Miami, Florida man was arrested Sunday at approximately 11 a.m. near North Sound Creek off Key Largo for possessing over-the-limit lobster and undersized lobster. Upper Keys Deputy Jason Farr,…
Read More 2 Florida Men Arrested For Lobster And Conch Violations
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Friday the start of the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®, which will run for ten days. Beginning today at 12:01 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. on August 13, this year’s Challenge boasts more than 840 participants registered (and counting) from…
Read More Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights The Start Of The 2023 Florida Python Challenge
The 2023-24 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters opened on Aug. 1 and will remain open through 12:01 a.m. EDT on Aug. 25. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close the 2023-24 recreational season for…
Read More Recreational Harvest Florida Gulf Greater Amberjack Opened Aug. 1, Will Close Aug. 25
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites the public to three upcoming webinars, where staff will present draft revisions to the Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for Florida Burrowing Owls. FWC staff will present draft revisions to the guidelines during the scheduled…
Read More Florida Fish And Wildlife Invites Public Input On Burrowing Owl Conservation, Permitting Guidelines
The 2023 recreational season for gray triggerfish in Florida Gulf state and federal waters will open Aug. 1. The season is scheduled to close on Jan. 1, 2024. If you plan to fish for gray triggerfish or other specific reef fish species in Gulf state…
Read More Florida Recreational Harvest Of Gulf Gray Triggerfish Opens Aug. 1
The state of Florida has completed a deal that will shield 135 acres along the Rainbow River in Marion County from development, the group Conservation Florida said this week. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet in January approved spending $3 million to purchase a…
Read More Florida Completes Deal To Protect Rainbow River Land
A Florida alligator was caught waiting for the bus in Pasco County, according to GoPasco County Public Transportation. “Why did the Alligator cross the road? To get to the bus stop on time,” GoPasco County Public Transportation wrote on its Twitter and Facebook pages. Florida Alligators: The Apex Predators…
Read More Florida Alligator Caught On Camera Waiting For The Bus In Pasco County
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The 2023 Pasco County scalloping season runs until Sunday, August 6. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office encourages those taking to the water to keep these tips in mind to stay safe before leaving the shore. Make sure you have all the necessary safety essentials for a safe…
Read More Pasco Sheriff’s Office Urges Boating Safety While Enjoying Scalloping Season
The 2023 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season on July 26 and 27, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2024. “My family and I look forward to spiny lobster season…
Read More Florida Spiny Lobster Seasons Starts Soon