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• Nesting season is underway for Florida’s waterbirds

  Thursday, March 14, 2024 -  Because our state’s beaches and shorelines are critical for waterbird nesting, people enjoying time near the shore can play a big part in their nesting success.

• FWC one of first five agencies in U.S. to seek accreditation in North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -  The accreditation process will not only enhance FWC’s wildlife conservation law enforcement capabilities but also contribute to the overall improvement of the profession.

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -  Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

• Wildlife is more active in spring

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -  This increased natural activity often results in people being more likely to encounter our wildlife while enjoying the outdoors.

• Visit Jonathan Dickinson State Park on March 16 to celebrate the Florida scrub-jay!

  Monday, March 11, 2024 -  Come celebrate this songbird at the fourth annual SpringFest and 15th annual Florida Scrub-Jay Festival on Saturday, March 16, at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound, Florida.

• FWC reminds spring breakers renting boats and personal watercraft to know Florida’s boating safety regulations and rent from a permitted livery

  Friday, March 8, 2024 -  Recent changes to livery regulations and new topics and requirements for boating safety education have been implemented to improve public safety, increase accountability related to liveries and encourage safer operation by boaters.

• FWC: Now accepting applications for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant

  Thursday, March 7, 2024 -  . This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Merritts Mill Pond

  Wednesday, March 6, 2024 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Jackson County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• FWC Unveils Interactive Wildlife Management Area Recreation Finder

  Wednesday, March 6, 2024 -  The FWC is proud to announce the WMA Recreation Finder, an interactive virtual map for Florida residents and visitors looking to find their perfect outdoor experience on public lands.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory program announces the 2024 Triple Threat Throwdown

  Thursday, February 29, 2024 -  This challenge runs from March 1 to Sept. 9, 2024, and will offer Triple Threat Club members the chance to win an exclusive Kayak Fishing Bundle.