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• Recreational harvest of Atlantic greater amberjack closes April 1 

  Wednesday, March 26, 2025 -  This is an annual spawning season closure to protect greater amberjack during spawning activities.

• Tips to safely co-exist with alligators/Consejos para convivir de forma segura con aligátores

  Tuesday, March 25, 2025 -  Access safety information resources in both English and Spanish by visiting MyFWC.com/Alligator and clicking on “Living with Alligators.”

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Citrus County

  Thursday, March 20, 2025 -  The FWC's Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in Citrus County.

• Summer Camp Scholarships offer Florida youth outdoor adventure opportunities

  Thursday, March 20, 2025 -  The Florida Airboat Association and the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman Association are providing 10 children with a full scholarship to attend a week-long residential summer camp at one of the FWC's outdoor youth camps.

• FWC to host series of virtual public meetings on highly regulated bear hunting proposals

  Wednesday, March 19, 2025 -  Those interested in attending the meetings can join by going to MyFWC.com/Hunting and clicking “Florida black bear.”

• FWC seeking public feedback on proposed rule changes for nonnative species

  Wednesday, March 19, 2025 -  The FWC is seeking public feedback from interested parties on proposed rule changes for nonnative species, including Prohibited green iguanas and Argentine black and white tegus.

• Help sea turtles have nesting success this year

  Tuesday, March 18, 2025 -  Nesting season has begun for sea turtles along Florida’s beaches, and the FWC is reminding residents and visitors that they can help protect vulnerable nesting and hatchling sea turtles while visiting Florida’s coastal areas.

• FWC first U.S. agency to receive accreditation from the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

  Monday, March 17, 2025 -  On March 3, the FWC became the first agency in the U.S. to receive accreditation from the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

• Help conserve Florida’s wildlife this spring

  Friday, March 14, 2025 -  The FWC offers annual reminders on how to reduce conflicts and help conserve our native species.

• Now is the time to plan for bat maternity season

  Thursday, March 13, 2025 -  It is illegal in Florida to kill or harm bats, so exclusion guidelines were developed to ensure bats are excluded safely and effectively from buildings outside of maternity season.