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FWC’s TrophyCatch ends Season 8 with incredible Florida Milestones
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program has ended another successful season. The TrophyCatch team was thril [...]
Florida Red Tide Status Update, FWC
Current ConditionsThe red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week.
No fish kil [...]
Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory Issued for Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) today advised residents there has been an incr [...]
New Record Lionfish Caught in The Florida Gulf by Donald C. Vautrinot
Donald C. Vautrinot was spearfishing for red snapper off Destin Oct. 18 when he went back down to snag a few lionfish. And there it was.
“I saw a [...]
Chronic Wasting Disease and Preventing It From Entering Florida
Dan Daniels, a physician assistant in Brevard County, can tell you firsthand it’s a good thing chronic wasting disease hasn’t been detected in Florid [...]
Florida Have You Seen Deering Estate, Sink Holes, Caves, Razor Rocks
The impressive 1920s estate of Charles Deering sits on the Miami Rock Ridge, a unique geological feature of south Florida made up of limestone deposi [...]
Florida Deer Hunting Season To Kick Off in Zone C
Are You Ready for the Zone C General Gun Season Opener?
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Florida’s Zone C general gun deer season begins on lands outside of t [...]
From South Africa to Florida, Local Tournament Fisherman Eyes The Trophy
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced the schedule, rules, payouts, and entry dates for the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine, [...]
Bears? Yes, We Have Bears In Florida
Before settlement by the early Europeans, Florida black bears occupied all of the Florida mainland, including some coastal islands and larger keys.
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Florida Increases King Mackerel Recreational Bag Limit in Atlantic
The Florida recreational bag limit for king mackerel has been increased to four fish per person per day through March 16, 2021, in all Atlantic state [...]