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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said the state will seek federal help for the fishing industry in the Big Bend region, as cleanup efforts moved into a second day from the devastation caused by Hurricane Idalia. Meanwhile, the state reported its first confirmed death…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis To Seek Aid For Fishing Industry
Florida Sea Grant wants to hear from boaters to gauge their understanding of boating activities and practices. More specifically, they want to know what and where additional sewage disposal resources are needed from boaters while traveling the waterways of the Sunshine State through an online…
Read More UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Survey Seeks Boater Input On Existing And Needed Resources
Anglers continue to compete for the title of “the best” in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Battle of the Lakes between Fellsmere Water Management Area (also known as Headwaters and Egan lakes) and Orange Lake in Florida. Bass fishing enthusiasts can join…
Read More Florida Fish & Wildlife: There’s Still Time To Participate In Battle Of The Lakes
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently recognized the outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts of private landowner Jake English of Pasco County. The recognition is part of the Wildlife Habitat Recognition Program, meant to formally honor exemplary landowners by…
Read More Pasco County Man Recognized By FWC For Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation dedicating August 2023 as National Shooting Sports Month for the State of Florida. “We are grateful for his recognition of hunters and target shooters as vital contributors to conservation,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The proclamation…
Read More Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Proclamation For National Shooting Sports Month In Florida
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