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Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout Reopen To Harvest In Tampa Bay Oct. 12
Snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout will reopen to harvest in Tampa Bay on Oct. 12.
This change includes all waters in Manatee County north of S [...]
Florida FWC Approves New Regulations For Spot And Atlantic Croaker
At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved the creation of new regulations for spot and Atlantic cr [...]
Advice For New Florida Hunters – From A New Hunter!
For many hunters, there’s nothing quite like the great feeling that comes from introducing someone to hunting. Witnessing a new hunter on their first [...]
Florida Flounder Recreational Harvest Season Closes Oct. 15
The recreational harvest of flounder in all state and federal waters will close on Oct. 15 and remain closed through Nov. 30, reopening on Dec. 1.
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Florida’s Coral Reef: Our Underwater National Treasure
Sure, you’ve heard of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, but have you heard of Florida’s coral reef?
It’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s one of the many t [...]
Florida Be Bearwise: Follow FWC’s Bear Necessities This Fall
Fall is approaching and that means Florida black bears are traveling and searching for food.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissio [...]
Florida FWC: Recreational Snook Season Starts September 1
The recreational harvest season for snook starts Sept. 1 statewide with the exception of state waters from Pinellas/Hillsborough counties (including [...]
Tampa Bay – Florida Gulf Coast Red Tide Update
A patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists on the Florida Gulf Coast.
Over the past week, K. brevis was detected in 118 sa [...]
Florida FWC Seeking Feedback On Proposed Changes To Diamondback Terrapin Rules
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules. If approved, the prop [...]
Wondering About The Impact Of Antler Point Regulations In Florida? Find Out Now!
Data about the impact of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) deer antler point regulations suggest progress is being made i [...]