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FWC announces winners of 2025 Florida State Fish Art Contest
Monday, April 7, 2025 - -
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Fourth application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens April 4
Friday, April 4, 2025 - To learn more about the EFP Project, visit MyFWC.com/AtlanticEFP. -
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Spring is the time to start being BearWise® this year
Friday, March 28, 2025 - To avoid vehicle collisions with bears and other wildlife, slow down when driving, particularly on rural highways at dawn or dusk. -
Permit spawning season closure inside the Special Permit Zone starts April 1
Friday, March 28, 2025 - Permit will reopen inside the Special Permit Zone on Aug. 1. -
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Manatees are on the move — go slow & look out below
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - As temperatures rise in spring, manatees gradually disperse from their winter habitats and are more likely to be present in rivers, canals and nearshore waters. -
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Spiny lobster season closes April 1
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Will reopen Aug. 6. -
Recreational harvest of Atlantic greater amberjack closes April 1
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - This is an annual spawning season closure to protect greater amberjack during spawning activities. -
Tips to safely co-exist with alligators/Consejos para convivir de forma segura con aligátores
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Access safety information resources in both English and Spanish by visiting MyFWC.com/Alligator and clicking on “Living with Alligators.” -
FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Citrus County
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - The FWC's Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in Citrus County. -
Summer Camp Scholarships offer Florida youth outdoor adventure opportunities
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - The Florida Airboat Association and the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman Association are providing 10 children with a full scholarship to attend a week-long residential summer camp at one of the FWC's outdoor youth camps.




