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• Don’t quit hunting just because it’s summer - try wild hog hunting instead

  Thursday, June 3, 2021 -  The FWC offers public hunting opportunities for wild hog at 26 wildlife management areas across the state.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trappers sought for St. Johns County

  Monday, May 10, 2021 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• What you need to know about applying for alligator harvest permits and fall public hunting opportunities

  Monday, May 3, 2021 -  Now is the time to plan for Florida’s upcoming hunting seasons if you’re interested in applying for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) alligator harvest permits or fall hunts at a Florida wildlife management area or national wildlife refuge.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trapper sought for Sarasota County

  Monday, April 5, 2021 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations, and possess a valid, working email address.

• FWC programs teach youth about conservation, hunting and other outdoor skills

  Thursday, April 1, 2021 -  The Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp gives youth aged 8 to 17 an opportunity to experience the outdoors through a variety of safe, fun and age appropriate weeklong camps.

• Find wildlife management areas where a quota permit isn’t needed for spring turkey hunting

  Monday, March 1, 2021 -  While many WMAs offering spring turkey hunting require a quota permit, there are over 40 areas you can hunt even if you didn’t score a quota hunt permit.

• FWC approves regulations changes related to chronic wasting disease

  Friday, February 26, 2021 -  . These rule changes continue the FWC’s work to protect Florida’s deer populations by reducing the risk of chronic wasting disease spreading into the state.

• Get ready for spring turkey season with updated information and tools from the FWC

  Monday, February 1, 2021 -  The FWC recently launched a new map that shows the predicted quality of habitat based on the location, amount and arrangement of habitat needed throughout a wild turkey’s home range and life cycle.

• FWC charges 4 with illegal deer harvest in Walton County

  Thursday, January 21, 2021 -  After nearly a yearlong investigation, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged four individuals with multiple hunting related charges.

• 8 things you definitely want to know about Florida’s wildlife management system

  Tuesday, January 5, 2021 -  WMAs are managed to conserve a variety of wildlife species and provide outdoor recreation opportunities.