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Florida ‘Clean and Healthy Waters’ Initiative Proposed
A political committee has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a “fundamental right to clean and healthy waters” and allow [...]
Grouper, Hogfish, And Blueline Tilefish Seasons Reopen May 1 In Florida Atlantic
The following species will reopen to recreational harvest on May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; blueline tilefis [...]
Illegal Wildlife Dealer And Company In Florida Sentenced In Turtle Smuggling Case
A federal district judge in Miami has sentenced Michael Van Nostrand, 55, of Davie, Florida, and Strictly Reptiles, Inc., a company also located [...]
FWC: See A Florida Kingsnake? Report It
Kingsnakes in Florida need your help as they have experienced population declines that biologists can’t explain, according to FWC Fish and Wildlife R [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Announces 57-Day 2022 Gulf Red Snapper Season
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season which will total 57 days, the longest season since the state ass [...]
Florida Wildlife Officials Investigating Who Might Have Stabbed A Dolphin To Death
Source: FWC, NOAA
NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is asking the public for any information about a dead dolphin found recently on Fort Myers Beac [...]
Around-The-Clock Gator Hunting In Florida Awaiting Final Approval
Doug Borries, 13’4″ 905 Lbs Gator, Courtesy: Dynamic Outdoors TV Facebook
Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before [...]
Florida FWC: Innovative Nutrient Reduction Project Begins On Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is leading a new, innovative project to remove invasive aquatic plants and evaluate nutri [...]
Florida Manatee Feeding Efforts Could Resume Next Winter
State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter.
How [...]
Florida FWC Reveals 10 Prized Bass Locations
The cat is out of the bag – rather, the fish is out of the net! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) revealed all 10 fresh [...]