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Keep Crabs In, Terrapins Out. FWC Rule For Florida Recreational Crab Traps Goes Into Effect March 1
FWC Crab Traps
Starting in March, recreational crab traps in Florida will be required to have rigid funnel openings no larger than 2 x 6 inches at [...]
Senate To Take Up Trail, Florida Wildlife Corridor Plan
Finding a litter of Florida panthers isn't an easy task. But for the long-term sustainability of the native species, researchers diligently complete [...]
New Resident Of Florida? Don’t Feed The Monkeys
TFP File Photo
The American alligator sometimes referred to as a gator or common alligator is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeaste [...]
FWC Taking Bold Steps To Prevent New Invasive Species In Florida
The gold tegu, also known as the golden tegu, is native to South America but can be found in Florida.
Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wild [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission Approves Rule To Help Survival Of Released Reef Fish
Reef Fish Return (TFP File Photo)
At its Feb. 22 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to require t [...]
UF/IFAS Invasive Species Council Explains Terms To Know About Native And Nonnative Species
Invasive Burmese Python (Photo: Kodiak Hengstebeck)
Florida has a rich natural heritage with many unique plants and animals. Unfortunately, this h [...]
Scouts Plan 40-Mile Hike To Collect Food To Restock Local Pantries
TFP File Photo
TAMPA, Fla. - Scouts, their leaders, and family members will participate in a 40-mile hike on Saturday, Feb. 4, to bring awareness [...]
FWC Thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida For Its Continued Sponsorship
FWC thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida for its continued sponsorship
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) wo [...]
Florida Lawmakers Propose ‘Constitutional Carry’
House Speaker Paul Renner announces a proposal that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses. Photo by Mike Exline
Calling t [...]
Spotted Seatrout Harvest Closes In Western Panhandle On Feb. 1
Spotted Seatrout
Recreational harvest of spotted seatrout closes Feb. 1 in the Western Panhandle Management Region (Escambia County through the po [...]