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• Contracted nuisance alligator trappers sought for St. Johns County

  Monday, May 10, 2021 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• FWC, UF Maples Center for Forensic Medicine mark one-year milestone in model partnership for conservation law enforcement

  Tuesday, May 4, 2021 -  The FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement has expanded its forensic science component with the ambition of becoming nationally recognized as a premier wildlife forensic sciences program.

• Natural beauty blooms at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area

  Friday, April 30, 2021 -  One of the best ways to see Florida’s fantastic native wildflowers is to visit a wildlife management area.

• FWC helps pet owners prepare for new invasive reptile rules taking effect April 29

  Monday, April 26, 2021 -  Working with a variety of partners, the FWC is holding Tag Your Reptile Day events throughout the state to offer pet owners an opportunity to have their pet green iguanas or tegus microchipped for free.

• Chinsegut Conservation Center – central Florida’s hidden gem

  Thursday, April 22, 2021 -  Guided nature hikes are just one of the many public offerings on this 850-acre area nestled in the Brooksville Ridge region.

• FWC: Thank you, building owners, for hosting nesting birds

  Wednesday, April 21, 2021 -  Most shorebirds and seabirds that nest on rooftops are State-threatened species

• New FWC video provides advice about co-existing with crocodiles

  Wednesday, April 14, 2021 -  As the population of this recovering species increases, so do the number of calls received by the FWC from people who are concerned by their presence.

• Remove food attractants to reduce conflicts with bears 

  Tuesday, April 13, 2021 -  As spring temperatures warm, bears are becoming more active, increasing opportunities for conflicts with people.

• Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day year-round with a tortoise friendly yard

  Wednesday, April 7, 2021 -  This year, you can celebrate gopher tortoises by making your yard tortoise friendly and participating in our new recognition program.

• FWC: Manatees are on the move! Go slow, look out below

  Wednesday, March 31, 2021 -  The FWC is reminding anyone on the water to slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida this spring.