Caterpillars of the rare frosted elfin butterfly were released earlier this month as part of an experimental program to reintroduce the species across north Florida. The reintroduction of this small butterfly within Ichetucknee Springs State Park comes …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has made the decision to remove the proposed consideration of a Springs Protection Zone at Silver Glen Springs from the agenda of the upcoming Commission meeting scheduled for May in Ocala. This …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control in portions of Lake Tohopekaliga during the week of May 5, weather permitting. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate has confirmed Chairman Rodney Barreto for another term with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). “Chairman Barreto stays two steps ahead of the issues,” said FWC Executive Director Roger Young …
Several reef fish species will open to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, as outlined below. Greater amberjack and red porgy will open to recreational harvest in all Florida state waters of the Atlantic. Blueline tilefish …
As a friendly reminder for anglers, recreational harvest of greater amberjack remains closed May 1-31 in Gulf state waters. Last year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order that modified the greater …
DESTIN, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf red snapper. The expanded season includes additional summer and fall …
The recreational harvest of snook in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions will close May 1. The recreational harvest season will reopen Sept. 1, in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents on proposed changes to modernize wildlife trapping regulations. The FWC held meetings with the …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present draft materials for T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area’s 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Brevard County on Tuesday, April 29. The public …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted the National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Gainesville on Saturday, April 12. Choctawhatchee High School of Fort Walton …
While shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along our coasts, species including black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks. The Florida Fish and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to gather input on the regulation and management of commercial and recreational oyster harvest in Florida, including input specific to …
Photos available 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 …
Photos available Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes attracted to buildings and other human-made structures, including buildings still undergoing construction. With bat …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in collaboration with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce the winners of the Florida State Fish Art Contest this year. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their artwork in …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the fourth quarter of the Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) Project on April 4. The application period will remain open for 10 days and will …
The spawning season closure for permit inside the Special Permit Zone in south Florida starts April 1. This closure includes all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable on the Gulf coast, and south of Cape Florida on the Atlantic coast including all …
Photos available It’s springtime, and Florida’s wildlife is becoming more active. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public to be BearWise® and watch for bears as they stop hitting the winter snooze button. March means …
The spiny lobster recreational and commercial seasons close to harvest in state and federal waters starting April 1, and will reopen Aug. 6. The two-day recreational sport season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July, which is July 30 and …
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