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Check your home — bat maternity season starts in April
Thursday, March 17, 2022 - April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is the last day to legally exclude bats from your home or building. -
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Join FWC for WildQuest, a scavenger hunt on Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - This year’s event will take place on twelve wildlife management areas across the state during the weekends of April 22-24 and April 29-May 1. -
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Tips to safely co-exist with alligators offered in Spanish
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water and has expanded its safety materials to include a video and infographic in Spanish. -
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Consejos para coexistir seguramente con aligátores ofrecidos en español
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - FWC recomienda tomar precauciones dentro y alrededor del agua y ha aumentado sus mensajes de seguridad para incluir un video e infografía en español. -
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Help conserve Florida wildlife as they become more active this spring
Monday, March 14, 2022 - This increased level of wildlife activity means that people are more likely to encounter wildlife and should take precautions to avoid disrupting these natural behaviors and prevent conflicts with wildlife. -
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New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - As of March 1, 2022, all collection and possession of diamondback terrapins is prohibited with the exception of scientific research with a valid permit. -
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Coral reef restoration seawater system to aid coral rescue efforts in south Florida
Friday, March 4, 2022 - This state-of-the-art seawater system will provide the means to preserve and restore coral colonies to Florida’s coral reef that have been impacted by stony coral tissue loss disease. -
Media Statement: FWC moving forward with proposed rules for nonnative fish and wildlife
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - Staff will collect additional public feedback before bringing final rule language for consideration at a future Commission meeting. -
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Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science
Monday, February 28, 2022 - Reporting horseshoe crab sightings provides valuable information about habitat use, population distribution and environmental conditions for nesting to the FWC. -
FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Lake County
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.






