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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. -
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FWC: Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 5 and 6 and invites residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer. -
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Learn how to be croc-wise/Aprenda a ser prudente con los cocodrilos (in English and Spanish)
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FWC invites public to attend 30th Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - There will be a casting contest, exhibitors and other outdoor activities for youth participants. -
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Help Florida’s waterbirds have nesting success
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ICYMI: Coastal Conservation Association Florida and The Duke Energy Mariculture Center Release 50,000 Redfish In Biscayne Bay
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - CCA Florida and its partners have taken a proactive approach to habitat restoration, water quality initiatives, fisheries management and restocking efforts for one of Florida’s most sought-after inshore fish, the redfish. -
Help plan the future of Creek Ranch WMA
Friday, February 28, 2025 - The public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, at the Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave. in Haines City. -
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Implements Name Change to “Gulf of America”
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - The FWC has many divisions, offices and programs that directly pertain to the Gulf of America. -
FWC approves Levy County Manatee Protection Zone amendments
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - The changes address manatee protection, enforcement concerns and boater safety in the area. -
CORRECTION: FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Clarification: The prohibition on nonresidents from hunting wild turkey during the first nine days of the zonal spring turkey season at Big Cypress applies to the non-quota units only.
