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Florida Python Hunt Kicks Off Friday
The competition begins Friday to eliminate large invasive snakes that threaten native wildlife in Florida’s Everglades.
The Florida Fish and [...]
Florida Alligator Euthanized After Being Spotted With Knife Sticking Out Of Its Head
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials trapped an alligator on Sunday in Deltona after people spotted the gator with a knife sticking out of its head.
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Florida East Coast Blue Crab Trap Closures Start Aug. 10
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps must be removed from certain state waters on the east coast of Florida prior to Aug. 10, the first da [...]
Florida Recreational And Commercial Spiny Lobster Season Opens Aug. 6
The 2022 recreational and commercial spiny lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2023.
Learn more about bag limits, size li [...]
Florida Republicans Among Lawmakers Calling On Biden Admin To Drop Proposed Red Snapper Rule
With almost every issue, the Biden administration and Democrats in Congress believe that the federal government should impose its will on the sta [...]
Florida FWC: Learn How To Be Alligator Aware
With summer in full swing, many people are working and recreating near Florida’s lakes, rivers and wetland areas. Warm temperatures also mean all [...]
Florida Recreational Red Snapper Summer Season Closes Aug. 1 In Gulf State, Federal Waters
The last day to harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal waters during the summer season for private recreational anglers is July 31. The se [...]
Great White Shark Weighing Nearly 1,500 Lbs. Tracked Off Of Florida Coast
A 1,500-pound great white shark has "pinged" off the east coast of Florida after enjoying the southern waters near Melbourne.
The shark, known as [...]
2022 Florida Spiny Lobster Season Starts July 27
Source: FWC
The 2022 Florida spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season on July 27 and 28, followed by the regular comme [...]
Florida Man Bitten By Alligator At A Fish Camp
A Florida man is being treated at the hospital after an alligator bit him in Myakka City, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com [...]