Boating safety reminders
With the release of the 2017 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages boaters to focus on simple, effective steps that make boating safer. Read More …
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Stone crab season closes May 16
The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. Read More …
Air potato leaf beetles coming to north Florida to help control invasive vine
The enemy and devourer of the air potato vine is coming to north Florida. Read More …
Sea turtle nesting begins in May on many beaches
May is the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on many of Florida’s sandy beaches. Read More …
Apply for alligator and fall hunt permits
Native Floridian and Cocoa resident Capt. Grayson Padrick doesn’t need anyone reminding him of when to apply for alligator hunt permits. Read More …
Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in Bay and Leon counties
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in Bay and Leon counties. Read More …
Greater amberjack season opens May 1 in Gulf state waters
The greater amberjack recreational season in Gulf state waters will reopen to harvest May 1 and remain open through May 31. Read More …
Snook to close in Gulf state and federal waters
Snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, starting May 1. Read More …
Gov. Scott and FWC announce 40-day recreational red snapper season in Gulf state and federal waters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Gov. Rick Scott are excited to announce a 40-day recreational red snapper season for both Gulf state and federal waters. Read More …
FWC returns panther family back to the wild
A female panther and her two kittens are back in the wild today, after spending months in captivity. Read More …