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FWC Announces Selection Of 14 New Great Florida Birding And Wildlife Trail Sites
FWC announces selection of 14 new Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail sites
When you want to know where to go in Florida to see native birds, [...]
No Boating Accident Fatalities Reported In Florida Over Labor Day Weekend
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
The main objective when Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers are on water p [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Requests Aid For Fishing Industry
Source: FWC
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday sent a formal request to the U.S. Department of Commerce seeking assistance for the fishing ind [...]
Florida Department Of Health Issues Algae Bloom Alert For Little Half Moon Lake
Little Half Moon Lake
TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-gr [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis To Seek Aid For Fishing Industry
Source: FWC
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said the state will seek federal help for the fishing industry in the Big Bend region, as cleanu [...]
UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Survey Seeks Boater Input On Existing And Needed Resources
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
Florida Sea Grant wants to hear from boaters to gauge their understanding of boating activities and pra [...]
Florida Fish & Wildlife: There’s Still Time To Participate In Battle Of The Lakes
TrophyCatch angler, Timothy Susa, holds his catch from Fellsmere Reservoir (Headwaters) from April 2023. This bass weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces.
Ang [...]
Pasco County Man Recognized By FWC For Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Jake English of Pasco County (FWC)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently recognized the outsta [...]
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Proclamation For National Shooting Sports Month In Florida
Dania Vizzi, World Champion skeet shooter and member of Team USA
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation dedicating August 2023 as Nat [...]
Lawsuit Seeks Gopher Tortoise Protections In Florida
Gopher Tortoise (FWC)
Two conservation groups Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by federal wildlife officials to reject listing gop [...]