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Governor DeSantis Announces 2021 Florida Python Challenge®
Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the opening of registration for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge® which will be held July 9-18, 2021.
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Florida FWC: Don’t Quit Hunting Just Because It’s Summer – Try Wild Hog Hunting Instead
If you’re looking for a hunting opportunity this time of year, you might want to consider wild hog hunting. During spring and summer, the Florida Fis [...]
Recreational Red Snapper Season Starts June 4 In Gulf State And Federal Waters Off Florida Coast
The recreational red snapper season will start June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 28, closing July 29.
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Need-To-Know Tips For Beginner Boaters
With summer drawing near, it’s no secret that anglers want to be on the water. Learn about everything from boat ramp etiquette to need-to-know safety [...]
SWFWMD Prohibits Campfires on Campgrounds
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Due to extremely dry weather conditions and high wildfire danger, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is proh [...]
FWC To Mechanically Remove Floating Invasive Plants In Lake Kissimmee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with the South Florida Water Management District, is mechanically removin [...]
Florida Gag Grouper Season Starts June 1 In Most Gulf State Waters
Gag grouper will open for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters June 1, and will remain open through D [...]
FWC Approves New Florida Saltwater Fishing Record For Whiting, Kingfish
William Joseph Peckham caught the Gulf kingfish (whiting) of a lifetime on April 18 while fishing off Pensacola Beach. His 2.4-pound catch beat out t [...]
Boaters Urged To ‘Boat Safely’ During National Safe Boating Week
With National Safe Boating Week and the release of the 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissio [...]
Limited Boat Access At Hunters Lake Due To Low Water Levels
SPRING HILL, Fla. - The Hernando County Department of Public Works Waterways Division announces limited boat access at Hunters Lake, located in Sprin [...]