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FWC, FDACS and partner agencies to conduct two additional public meetings to discuss new regulations to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in north Florida
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - The meetings will provide information about chronic wasting disease, updates on the unified agency and partner response, new hunting regulations for the area, sampling and testing procedures, and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies. -
FWC announces selection of 14 new Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail sites
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - The Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. -
Help plan the future of the Lake Wales Ridge WEA
Monday, September 11, 2023 - The FWC will present draft materials for the Lake Wales Ridge WEA 10-year Management Plan at a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the H.L. Bishop Park Clubhouse in Lake Placid. -
FWC patrols and protects Florida’s waterways over Labor Day weekend
Friday, September 8, 2023 - Between Sept. 2-4, FWC officers removed nearly 20 unsafe and impaired vessel operators from the waterways of Florida for boating under the influence, cited over 380 and provided education and warnings to over 2,800 boaters for safety violations. -
FWC conducts plant control on Lake Seminole
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - The FWC is conducting aerial aquatic plant management on Lake Seminole throughout the week of Sept. 5, weather permitting. -
POSTPONED: FWC snook regional management virtual workshop postponed due to Idalia
Monday, August 28, 2023 - The new date for this workshop is Sept. 7, starting at 6 p.m. EDT. -
FWC reminds vessel owners to secure their boats and have a plan in place for impending severe weather
Monday, August 28, 2023 - Taking time to prepare well in advance of an impending storm reduces risk to life and property. -
FWC seeks public input on new information for snook regional management at Aug. 31 virtual workshop
Friday, August 25, 2023 - FWC seeks public input on new information for snook regional management at Aug. 31 virtual workshop -
Recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters closes Sep. 1
Friday, August 25, 2023 - Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters (including all state waters of Monroe County) on Sept. 1, with the last day of harvest being Aug. 31. -
FWC recognizes Pasco County landowner for wildlife conservation efforts
Thursday, August 17, 2023 - The FWC recently recognized the outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts of private landowner Jake English of Pasco County.