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Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission when it meets next month in Gainesville. Alligator hunting rules are part of the agenda on the first day of the two-day meeting, which will start May…
Read More Around-The-Clock Gator Hunting In Florida Awaiting Final Approval
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is leading a new, innovative project to remove invasive aquatic plants and evaluate nutrients removed to improve water quality in Lake Okeechobee in south Florida. This effort is part of the FWC’s strategy to use a variety…
Read More Florida FWC: Innovative Nutrient Reduction Project Begins On Lake Okeechobee
State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter. However, as manatees continue dying at a higher-than-normal pace, officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution…
Read More Florida Manatee Feeding Efforts Could Resume Next Winter
The cat is out of the bag – rather, the fish is out of the net! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) revealed all 10 freshwater locations across the state where pink-tagged bass worth big prizes are swimming right now. To celebrate season…
Read More Florida FWC Reveals 10 Prized Bass Locations
With spring bringing warmer weather, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds residents and visitors that bears are becoming more active. You can help prevent potential negative interactions with bears and other wildlife by removing food attractants and following other BearWise® practices. During…
Read More Florida Spring “BearWise” Tips To Reduce Conflict With Bears
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions to protect Florida’s natural environment. The properties, totaling more than 17,000 acres, will be managed and monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Approves 10 Land And Conservation Easements, Acquires Over 17,000 Acres
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors to go freshwater fishing during the two license-free days this weekend, April 2-3. License-free freshwater fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those new to fishing without needing to first purchase a…
Read More Florida Freshwater License-Free Fishing Weekend Is April 2-3
As water temperatures warm, manatees naturally disperse from their winter habitats, traveling to other areas of the state and beyond. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Florida residents and visitors to help keep manatees safe, especially while out on the water.…
Read More Florida FWC: Go Slow, Look Out Below; Manatees Need Your Help
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles and waterbirds while visiting Florida’s coastal habitats. Each spring and summer, thousands of sea turtles, shorebirds and seabirds nest on Florida’s beaches. Because our state’s shorelines are…
Read More “Stash Your Trash” Nesting Season Is Here For Florida Sea Turtles And Waterbirds
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking members of the public to report freshwater turtles that appear sick, act strangely or are dead, as wildlife officials study a virus infecting softshells, cooters, sliders and common snapping turtles. The disease, turtle fraservirus 1, or…
Read More Florida Wildlife Officials On Lookout For Sick Turtles