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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Press Releases

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Published on April 12, 2024 - 18:12 GMT

ICYMI: Coastal Conservation Association Florida, the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and the FWC continue redfish restocking ...

Panama City, Fla. – Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida), the state’s leading organization dedicated to marine fisheries conservation, education and advocacy, joined the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and the Florida Fish and Wildlife …

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Published on April 12, 2024 - 14:50 GMT

ICYMI: Biologists Rescue Sawfish in the Florida Keys

An endangered smalltooth sawfish is recovering today after being rescued from Cudjoe Key and transported to Mote Marine Laboratory’s facility yesterday. A member of the public reported the animal swimming in circles in Cudjoe Bay. Biologists with the …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 19:53 GMT

Join FWC in ‘shell-ebration’ of Gopher Tortoise Day

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day. You can find events, proclamations and fun ways to celebrate by visiting GopherTortoiseDayFL.com and by using #GopherTortoiseDay on social media. Here …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

Calling all wildlife watchers! The FWC needs participants for innovative new photo project

We’ll say it; we need your help! The Everglades is a big place, and it can be challenging to create and analyze reliable data about its wide variety of wildlife. That’s where you come in. The Everglades Wildlife Watch is a new Florida Fish and Wildlife …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

FWC officers and partner agencies intercept 16 Cuban nationals, turn over to federal authorities for repatriation

On April 6, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received reports from partners working Operation Vigilant Sentry, advising of a Cuban chug inbound on the oceanside approximately 3 miles south of Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West. FWC …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

FWC to transplant seagrass within St. Andrew Bay for habitat restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic habitat restoration within West Bay (St. Andrew Bay) in Panama City during April and May. FWC staff will first harvest native seagrass from abundant beds on site and …

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Published on April 8, 2024 - 14:45 GMT

Bat maternity season starts April 16

Photos available Florida’s 13 bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes attracted to human-made structures, including buildings undergoing construction. If you have bats roosting in buildings, the Florida Fish …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Cypress

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control in portions of Lake Cypress the week of April 15, weather permitting. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is …

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Published on April 4, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

Reeling in records: New saltwater state records set by Catch a Florida Memory anglers

Two Catch a Florida Memory anglers have had a record-setting spring, reeling in three new Saltwater State Records this year so far! In January 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 18:24 GMT

Hunter missing in Sumter County WMA for over 24 hours found by FWC K-9 team

On Friday, March 29, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Law Enforcement K-9 team responded to assist with a search for a missing hunter within the Green Swamp East Wildlife Management Area. The hunter was dropped off for a turkey …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 18:24 GMT

FWC and FDACS to conduct public meeting about chronic wasting disease

Following confirmation of Florida’s first known case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in June 2023, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are hosting the following …

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Published on April 1, 2024 - 13:31 GMT

Family, friends, community and agency leaders attend ceremony unveiling of marker designating Kyle Lee Patterson Memorial Way on ...

St. Lucie, FL – In honor of the late FWC Senior Investigator Kyle Lee Patterson's profound contributions to his community and his enduring legacy, a special dedication ceremony took place on March 29, unveiling the marker designating a portion of State …

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Published on March 28, 2024 - 16:07 GMT

BearWise® tips for spring, as bears become more active

Photos available Spring has arrived and wildlife is becoming more active, including our state’s black bears. With this increase in activity, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing ways to be BearWise® to help prevent …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 21:38 GMT

Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts

Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 14:45 GMT

FWC: Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend April 6 and 7

Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to cast your lines during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) license-free freshwater fishing weekend! This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 6 and 7 and …

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Published on March 25, 2024 - 20:01 GMT

Newly designed Florida panther license plate available

Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther License Plate whether you are renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time. Staff with the …

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Published on March 22, 2024 - 15:10 GMT

Recreational harvest of Atlantic greater amberjack closes April 1

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Atlantic state waters will close on April 1 and remain closed through April 30. Last year, the FWC Commission approved a rule to establish an April recreational spawning season closure consistent with the …

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Published on March 21, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

Go slow, look out below for manatees this spring

Photos and video available Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they naturally disperse from their winter refuges. …

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Published on March 21, 2024 - 15:19 GMT

Help plan the future of the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area 10-year Land Management Plan public hearing on Wednesday, March 27. The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. at …

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Published on March 20, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

Consejos para convivir con aligátores

Ya que el clima se vuelve más cálido en todo el Estado de Florida, los aligátores se vuelven más activos y visibles. El aligátor americano es una historia de éxito en conservación en Florida. Florida tiene una población de aligátores sana y estable, que se …

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