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Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - The recreational harvest season of Florida hogfish in state and federal waters of the Atlantic and the Florida Keys is open from May 1 through Oct. 31. -
FWC invites public to help monitor bird health with reporting app
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - found. Public reports help FWC scientists track bird health trends across Florida. -
FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for west Osceola County
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Applicants must have experience handling alligators, pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid working email address. -
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Celebrate FWC’s TrophyCatch Season 13 Hall of Fame Ceremony
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of fellow anglers and learn more about the future of bass fishing in Florida. -
FWC depredation compensation program helps cattle ranchers experiencing losses due to panthers
Monday, October 27, 2025 - The FWC reminds ranchers to promptly call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) about suspected panther depredations. -
FWC to meet Nov. 5-6 in Belle Glade
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. EST each day and is open to the public. -
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Autumn is the ideal time to exclude bats from buildings
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - Bats are protected in Florida and exclusion devices – which allow bats to safely exit structures while preventing reentry – are the only legal and appropriate method to remove them. -
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Success of Everglades Python Removal Program
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Today, PATRIC has already delivered on its Year 2 objectives, a full year and a half ahead of schedule. -
Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15
Monday, October 13, 2025 - This closed season provides protection to flounder during the time when pre-spawning aggregations form, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year. -
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FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory Announces Season 3’s Triple Threat Throwdown Winner
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - Season 3 culminated in a thrilling grand prize drawing, awarding Catch a Florida Memory angler, Eric Peterson, with a premier Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500!



