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Newton Cook receives FWC Hunting Heritage Legacy award
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Cook is the President and one of the original founders of United Waterfowlers of Florida and has spent decades advocating for clean air and water, educating youth, and providing excellent hunting and shooting sports opportunities. -
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Lee Jacobi receives FWC Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner of the Year award
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - This program strives to provide every youth in the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe, educational and affordable hunt. -
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FWC names Doug Brooks as the Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education. -
FWC approves highly regulated black bear hunting proposed rule amendments for advertising
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - The rule proposals are expected to be brought back before the Commission at its August 2025 meeting for a final hearing and, if the final rules are approved, most changes would take effect during the 2025-26 hunting season. -
FWC Commissioners approve proposed rule changes for nonnative species
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Invasive species management is a high priority for the FWC because these animals negatively impact native fish and wildlife, cause damage that is costly to repair, and can pose a threat to human health and safety. -
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FWC launches new Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website
Friday, May 16, 2025 - A major highlight of the new site is the innovative “Find a Site” map, an interactive location finder that lets users easily discover destinations that match their interests by entering place names, addresses, or selecting desired activities and amenities. -
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Registration now open for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Visit FLPythonChallenge.org to register for the competition, take the required online training, view the optional training opportunities, learn more about Burmese pythons and the unique Everglades ecosystem, and find resources for planning your trip to south Florida to participate in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™. -
FWC marks 5 years of the State Reef Fish Survey, advancing sustainable fisheries through data-driven efforts
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - SRFS provides high-quality, timely data essential for evaluating and managing important reef fish stocks across the state. -
Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day and Festival
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Everyone is invited to celebrate LRAD at this year’s Lionfish Festival, which will be held May 17–18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT at HarborWalk Village in Destin. -
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Tarpon fishing this season? Make sure to follow these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning
Monday, May 12, 2025 - From gear selection and handling techniques to proper release and shark awareness, here are the key practices every angler should know.





