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Florida Fish and Wildlife, FDACS, DEP, to Host Resource Manager of the Year Virtual Award Ceremony
Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, Florida Forest Service State Forester Erin Albury, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secret [...]
U.S. Rep. Salazar, Soto Urges US Navy To Create Artificial Coral Reef Off Florida Coast
Thursday, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) and Congressman Darren Soto (FL- 09) led a bipartisan initiative urging the United States Navy t [...]
Gray Triggerfish Opens March 1 in Florida Gulf State and Federal Waters
The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 31, closing Ju [...]
Florida FWC: New flounder Regulations Are Effective March 1st
Starting March 1, the following changes will go into effect for flounder:
Extending ALL Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC) flo [...]
Florida FWC: Chinsegut Conservation Center Welcomes New Director, Launches 2021 Outdoor Skills Programming
On Feb. 9, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) welcomed Hana Brinkley as the new director of Chinsegut Conservation Center in [...]
Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp awarded a $7,000 grant
OCALA, Fla. - The Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp was awarded a $7,000 grant from the Ehrhart Family Foundation. The OOAC is a conservation center and s [...]
Florida FWC: Bats in your building? Now’s the time to check.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding property owners to check your home and other man-made structures for bats. I [...]
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Virtual Meeting Feb. 25-26, Open to the Public
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet virtually Feb. 25 and 26 beginning at 9 a.m. ET each day.
The meeting will [...]
Florida: Keep Pets and Backyard Animals From Becoming Prey to Coyotes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Florida residents and visitors to protect pets and backyard animals from bec [...]
Florida: Get Ready for Spring Turkey Season with Updated Info and Tools from the FWC
This spring, you can learn more about wild turkey abundance, distribution, and the quality of available habitat where you plan to hunt by using updat [...]