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FWC Approves Rule To Modify Shortfin Mako Bag Limit In Florida
At its Nov. 30–Dec. 1 Commission Meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to set the Florida state wa [...]
Florida Wildlife Officials Take Aim At Pythons
State wildlife officials want more money to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons and increased penalties for people who illegally import and releas [...]
Florida Wildlife Officials Approve Manatee Protections
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing f [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Now Accepting Applications For Vessel Turn-In Program
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now accepting applications for a recently approved and newly created Vessel Turn-I [...]
Florida Anglers Compete In New Trophy Bass Fishing Competition ‘Battle Of The Lakes’
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to participate in the Battle of the Lakes trophy bass fishing competition [...]
Report: Florida Outdoor Rec Is A $41B Industry, Driven In Large Part By Fishing And Boating
Many, if not most, Florida residents understand the value of the state’s waterways as an environmental and economic resource.
A new report fro [...]
Florida Anglers, FWC TrophyCatch Program To Give Away 10th New Bass Boat
Ahoy, anglers! One lucky person will soon take home a brand-new bass boat package during a live, random drawing at the Bobby Lane High School Cup [...]
Vehicle Collisions Still Primary Cause Of Death For Florida Panthers
Source: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through November [...]
Florida Teens On Video Brutally Attacking Alligator With Machete, FWC Investigating
FWC Is Investigating Brutal Machete Attack Of Alligator
Brutal footage emerged showing a teenager hitting and killing a juvenile alligator wit [...]
State Seeks To Protect Florida Manatees Near Power Plant
Hoping to protect manatees as they congregate this winter, state wildlife officials Tuesday issued an emergency rule that will temporarily preven [...]