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2023 Lionfish Challenge King And Commercial Champion Unveiled In Florida
Source: FWC
The highly anticipated eighth Lionfish Challenge ended on October 1st, and the competition was fierce until the very last submission. [...]
Voters Get A Chance To Protect Hunting And Fishing In Florida “Forever”
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Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared the “Great Outdoors Initiative.” The Republican governor signed an executive order wi [...]
See Florida Big Bass Catches At The TrophyCatch Hall Of Fame Ceremony
See big bass catches at the TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Bass Pro Shops invit [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts For State Park Passes, Hunting, And Fishing Licenses
Source: FWC
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s nat [...]
Fall Is The Time To Exclude Bats From Your Structures In Florida
The Florida bonneted bat is federally listed as an endangered species.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises the pub [...]
Kentucky Fisherman Snags Nearly 300-Pound Alligator Gar In Texas
Photo courtesy of Kirk Kirkland
Fisherman Art Weston of Kentucky will never have to fib on the one that got away, as he might have landed one of t [...]
Federal Wildlife Officials To Review Manatee Protections
Three of tiniest manatee calves ever treated at ZooTampa’s David A. Straz, Jr. Critical Care Center, have returned to ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Fede [...]
FWC’s School Fishing Club Program Funds 50 Florida Schools To Support Outdoor Education
Source: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program funding recipients have been selected for th [...]
Flounder Recreational Harvest Season In Florida Closes Oct. 15
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The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will close Oct. 15 and remain closed through Nov. 30, [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Approves Stone Crab Regulation Changes
Source: FWC
At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to recreational and commercial st [...]