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Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in southwest Florida waters starting Monday, July 17. The blue crab trap closure included state waters from shore to 3 nautical miles, including intracoastal waterways, of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco…
Read More Southwest Florida Blue Crab Trap Closure Ending Early On July 17
Audubon Florida wants the state to designate the Wilson’s Plover, a type of coastal wading bird, as a threatened species. Saying the state has fewer than 1,000 of the shorebirds, the conservation group announced Thursday it has petitioned the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
Read More Audubon Florida Says Wilson’s Plover Shorebird ‘Threatened’
Become a Florida-Friendly Angler today through this FREE online course perfect for anyone who enjoys saltwater fishing and wants to learn more about what they can do to help conserve Florida’s marine resources. The course is designed for both new and seasoned anglers wanting to…
Read More “Check It Off Your Summer Bucket List” Become A Florida-Friendly Angler Today
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is unveiling its new 2023 manatee and sea turtle decals. New editions of these high-quality collectible stickers are released every July and are available with a $5 donation at your local tax collector’s office. All proceeds from…
Read More FWC Releases New Decals To Help Conservation Of Florida Sea Turtle, Manatee Habitats
After Florida’s first recorded case of a contagious disease fatal to deer, wildlife officials said Thursday other cases are likely and that it will be a “long-term marathon” to address the issue. But it also could mean a short-term increase in hunting limits in the…
Read More Florida Braces For More Cases Of Deer Disease
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Forest Service and Withlacoochee Forestry Center will be continuing the 275-acre prescribed fire on Friday. Florida Forest Service – Withlacoochee Forestry Center will be conducting a 275-acre prescribed fire today in the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, Brooksville,…
Read More 275-Acre Prescribed Burn To Continue Friday In Hernando County
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Experience Florida’s Sports Coast is excited to announce they are offering free Scallop Sorters to scallopers to encourage sustainable scalloping practices in Pasco County. Visitors and community members can stop by our Florida’s Sports Coast office, at 1938 Duck Slough Blvd.…
Read More New Free Scallop Sorters Available For Visitors And Pasco Residents
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that as we enjoy our beaches this weekend and beyond, everyone can do their part to help sea turtles and shorebirds have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture and…
Read More Do Your Part For Nesting Sea Turtles, Shorebirds On Florida Beaches
Following confirmation of a positive test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in Holmes County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) have scheduled a public meeting in Bonifay. The meeting will…
Read More FWC, FDACS To Conduct Public Meeting To Discuss Chronic Wasting Disease In North Florida
The 2023 recreational bay scallop season for Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, and a portion of northwest Taylor, Levy, Citrus, and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa. The daily…
Read More Bay Scallop Season Opens July 1 In Franklin, Jefferson, NW Taylor, Levy & Hernando Counties