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Florida “Bearwise” Tips For The Fall
With autumn approaching, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears [...]
FWC: Get Hooked On Florida Marine Conservation With Interactive Games
As students return to the classroom for the new school year, educators and parents can encourage continued learning with Gone Fishin’ games.
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Be A Holiday Hero For Florida’s Sea Turtles, Shorebirds This Labor Day
As you make plans for the long holiday weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that sea turtles a [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission Seeks Input On Draft Revisions, Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on draft revisions to the Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelin [...]
Recreational Red Grouper Harvest In Florida Gulf Waters To Close On Aug. 30
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is closing the recreational harvest of red grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mex [...]
August Blue Crab Trap Closures For Florida Northeast Coast Waived
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has waived the blue crab trap closure previously scheduled for Aug. 20-29, for all wa [...]
Tips To Handle Your Gravel Bike Like A Pro
Gravel bikes are very different from road bikes. Riding on gravel requires a different set of skills and gears. This article contains the essenti [...]
Getting More From Your Florida Camping Vacation
Many enjoy camping for what it is, and then there are others who have tried it and would never like to return. It's different from other forms of [...]
University Of Florida Research Shows A Step Toward Restoring Sea Urchins: ‘The Lawnmowers Of Reefs’
Lotus Hassan, a post-doctoral researcher in the lab of Josh Patterson, UF/IFAS associate professor of fisheries and aquatics sciences. (Courtesy, Jos [...]
First Lady Casey DeSantis Kicks Off Florida Python Challenge Competition
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined hundreds of competitors to kick off the 2022 Florida Python Challenge®.
Over 800 participants and countin [...]