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Tips to safely co-exist with alligators
As the weather gets warmer across the state and alligator mating season approaches... more
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Have a tortally awesome time this Gopher Tortoise Day!
It’s almost April 10 and time to shellebrate gopher tortoises and all they do for Florida’s ecosystems. Coexisting alongside gopher tortoises is an important part of ensuring the … more
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Summer Camp Scholarships offer Florida youth outdoor adventure opportunities
The Florida Airboat Association and the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman Association are giving Florida youth... more
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A mother bear and her cub.
FWC to host series of virtual public meetings on highly regulated bear hunting proposals
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings, more
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Pictured is a green iguana.
FWC seeking feedback on proposed rule changes for nonnative species
Topics discussed will include qualifications for permits to sell green iguanas collected... more
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Free webinar on Florida Wildlife Corridor
Representatives from the agriculture and conservation communities will discuss areas of common concern... more
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FWC first U.S. agency to receive accreditation from NAWLEA Program
On March 3, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement became... more
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Florida pine snake
Help conserve Florida’s wildlife this spring
Much of Florida’s diverse wildlife becomes more active in springtime. more
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Now is the time to plan for bat maternity season
While Florida’s 13 native bat species are beneficial and typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces... more
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This is a photo of a great egret. [Photo: byChristine Howe/Audubon Photography Awards].
SFWMD releases Wading Bird Reports for 2022 and 2023 nesting seasons
On March 12, Audubon Florida released their summary of the annual South Florida Wading Bird Report. more
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FWC photo by Carol Lynn Parrish
Learn how to be croc-wise
The American crocodile can be found in coastal regions of southern Florida... more
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Trillion gallons of water wasted? Fix a Leak Week is March 17-23
One trillion gallons. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that’s about how much water is wasted... more
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Snowy plover on nest on beach.
Help Florida’s waterbirds have nesting success
If you plan on spending time along Florida’s incredible shorelines this spring and summer... more
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Florida panther mortality update
The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Feb. 28, at noon. more
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FWC implements name change to “Gulf of America”
In support of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14172, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission... more
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FWC commissioners approve rule revisions for game farms
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes... more
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FWC recognizes Florida bass as a unique species
American Fisheries Society confirmed Florida bass as a separate species from largemouth bass. more
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FWC increases antlerless deer harvest opportunities
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes... more
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FWC considers options for black bear hunting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to hear from the public about their thoughts... more
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Invasive Species Awareness Week highlights the importance of protecting public lands
District staff work from Orlando to the Florida Keys to protect nearly 1.5 million acres... more
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