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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 [...]
Florida Conservation Remains Priority in Governor’s Budget
Today, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Executive Director Eric Sutton applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for his Florida Leads b [...]
Snook Slated to Reopen in Florida Atlantic State Waters
Snook is slated to reopen for recreational harvest on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line [...]
Florida Spotted Seatrout Western Panhandle Zone Closes Feb. 1
Recreational harvest of spotted seatrout closes Feb. 1 in the Western Panhandle management zone (Escambia County through the portions of Gulf County [...]
Learn How to Saltwater Fish Through Free Florida FWC Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics
Want to learn how to saltwater fish in Florida? Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a series of free Virtual Saltwat [...]