At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule language to create guidelines and criteria for the establishment of Springs Protection Zones. Staff held public workshops on the proposed rule and solicited …
Photos available: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmXk7aPy Today, the Shikar-Safari Club International named Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Investigator Kevin Kleis its 2021 Wildlife Officer of the Year during the Commission meeting in Destin. …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program has awarded the Season 9 Phoenix bass boat to angler James Bernard from Lee, Florida. Five drawing finalists were randomly selected from thousands of TrophyCatch registrants …
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released his Freedom First budget recommendations to the Legislature for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ commitment to high priority conservation items including red tide research and manatee …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has arrested and charged four individuals with multiple illegal deer and alligator poaching-related charges including possession of deer in closed season, taking of deer by illegal method and …
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the draft Lake Management Plans for the Harris Chain of Lakes and Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. The drafts can be found on MyFWC.com/Lake-Plans. The FWC held two public …
If you plan to boat or fish in the Atlantic Ocean this winter, be on the lookout for North Atlantic Right Whales who are calving in state and federal waters off Florida, Georgia and South Carolina from November through April. These endangered mammals are …
A pair of seasons – holiday and hunting – gives many of us a chance to hit pause on our crazy, busy lives and focus on the things that matter. With hunting in full swing during the holidays, it’s a perfect time for friends and family to celebrate old …
In southwest Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is formally accepting the Stoneybrook of Estero community into the BearWise Community Recognition Program. Stoneybrook has met the six BearWise Basics, as well as passed …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has concluded an investigation regarding a report of a Florida black bear and cub having been shot and killed within the Sun ‘n Lake community in Sebring, Highlands County. The investigation …
Flickr photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157720161662127 In central Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is formally accepting the Wingfield North and Wingfield Reserve communities in Longwood into …
Reducing human-bear conflicts one community at a time Sprawling development, increasing human populations, the desire to live and recreate in areas that were once remote, combined with the successful restoration of black bear populations by state wildlife …
Flickr photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157720161662127 In northwest Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is formally accepting the Cypress Dunes community in Santa Rosa Beach and U.S. Air Force …
One lucky TrophyCatch registrant is going to win a brand-new bass boat next weekend and the public is invited to join the festivities. Thanks to conservation partnerships, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) TrophyCatch program will …
The recreational harvest of flounder in all state and federal waters will reopen Dec. 1. The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person. This annual season closure and other …
New regulations for spot and Atlantic croaker in state waters from the Florida-Georgia border through Miami-Dade County will go into effect beginning Dec. 1. There have been recent coastwide declines in abundance and harvest of spot and Atlantic croaker …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are working to address a manatee unusual mortality event (UME) along Florida’s Atlantic coast. To facilitate logistics and enhance existing efforts …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public feedback as staff begin to evaluate rules addressing regulated wildlife trapping. Staff are exploring possible changes to modernize trapping rules to align with the Association …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State Fish Art Contest again this year. Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this …
