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2 Florida Men Arrested For Lobster And Conch Violations
Source: MCSO
Two Florida were arrested for wildlife violations in separate incidents Sunday, according to investigators.
A 53-year-old Miami, F [...]
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights The Start Of The 2023 Florida Python Challenge
Source: 2021 Python Challenge
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Friday the start of the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®, which will run for [...]
Recreational Harvest Florida Gulf Greater Amberjack Opened Aug. 1, Will Close Aug. 25
Florida Greater Amberjack Fishing FWC
The 2023-24 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters opened on Aug. 1 and will remain [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Invites Public Input On Burrowing Owl Conservation, Permitting Guidelines
Burrowing Owl (Credit: FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites the public to three upcoming webinars, where staff [...]
Florida Recreational Harvest Of Gulf Gray Triggerfish Opens Aug. 1
Source: FWC
The 2023 recreational season for gray triggerfish in Florida Gulf state and federal waters will open Aug. 1. The season is scheduled t [...]
Florida Completes Deal To Protect Rainbow River Land
Source: Florida Parks
The state of Florida has completed a deal that will shield 135 acres along the Rainbow River in Marion County from developme [...]
Florida Alligator Caught On Camera Waiting For The Bus In Pasco County
Florida Gator Caught Waiting On The Bus In Pasco County
A Florida alligator was caught waiting for the bus in Pasco County, according to GoPasco C [...]
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Urges Boating Safety While Enjoying Scalloping Season
Source: FWC
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The 2023 Pasco County scalloping season runs until Sunday, August 6. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office encourages those [...]
Florida Spiny Lobster Seasons Starts Soon
Source: FWC
The 2023 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season on July 26 and 27, followed by the regular commercial an [...]
FWC: No Bear Hunt In Sight For Florida
Source: TPA
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials confirmed Thursday that the state won’t hold a bear hunt this year.
Co [...]