Flickr photos available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157628704577975 Fall is approaching and that means Florida black bears are traveling and searching for food. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds you …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in four counties in September (list follows). Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement reminds boaters to exercise caution and practice safe boating during the Labor Day holiday weekend, traditionally a time of increased boating traffic on waterways. …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in St. Lucie County. Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or …
Photo Gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157631065387456 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JsUrqslew4 The last day to recreationally harvest bay scallops from the Fenholloway River to the Suwannee River is Labor Day (Sept. 6, …
Part of many deer hunters’ preseason prep includes brushing up on hunting regulations. We’ve compiled a list of common questions our customer call center staff and biologists receive. Not only will the following FAQs put you in the know but we hope you’ll …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting focusing on managing hydrilla in Lake Apopka on Thursday, Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m. Staff from the FWC and the St. Johns River Water Management …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present a draft 10-year management plan for the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area at a public hearing in Martin County on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The public …
The recreational harvest season for snook starts Sept. 1 statewide with the exception of state waters from Pinellas/Hillsborough counties (including Tampa Bay) south to Gordon Pass in Collier County. These waters are catch-and-release for snook due to …
On Aug. 26, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued executive order #21-19 that states the take or transport of all freshwater softshell turtle species or yellow-bellied sliders is currently prohibited until the order is repealed …
Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters (including Monroe County) Sept. 1, with the last day of harvest being Aug. 31. This season will reopen May 1, 2022. These new regulations are consistent with those in Atlantic …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) plans to conduct aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee from Monday, Aug. 30 through Friday, Sept. 3, depending on the weather. Management areas include dense cattail marsh east of Dyess …
Just in time for the new school year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has partnered with Pubbly, a digital education company, to launch five interactive games that engage and educate students of all ages on marine fisheries …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2021-2022 High School Fishing Program offers high school fishing clubs or teams the opportunity to teach fisheries conservation, practice fishing skills and apply for the Florida R3 Fishing …
Due to facility issues, the Bay County Shooting Range is closed beginning Friday, Aug. 20 at noon CT and is expected to reopen Thursday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. CT. Before visiting the range, which is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation …
Photos available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157629205002908?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=campaign B-Roll Available: https://vimeo.com/289894070 Sea turtles lay eggs in nests …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules. If approved, the proposed revisions will affect take, possession, transport and sale of diamondback terrapins in Florida. At the …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in nine counties during September. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will soon begin work to repair waterway markers for state manatee protection zones and state boating restricted areas within Palm Beach County that post either Manatee Protection zones or Boating …
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/myfwc/cwd The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has introduced a video outlining new rules to protect Florida deer populations by reducing the risk of chronic wasting disease or CWD from spreading into …
