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• Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts

  Monday, March 18, 2024 -  Because our state’s shorelines provide important nesting habitat for several species of threatened and endangered sea turtles, beachgoers can have a significant impact on their nesting success.

• FWC officers stop vessel with multiple Haitian immigrants, guns, drugs and night vision equipment near Sebastian Inlet

  Friday, March 15, 2024 -  The operator of the vessel was armed and onboard; lying prone on the deck of the boat, they discovered 25 individuals, including five unaccompanied children, illegally entering the country.

• Bat maternity season coming up in April

  Friday, March 15, 2024 -  During bat maternity season, it is illegal to block bats from their roosts to prevent flightless young from being trapped inside structures, which isn’t good for people or bats.

• Nesting season is underway for Florida’s waterbirds

  Thursday, March 14, 2024 -  Because our state’s beaches and shorelines are critical for waterbird nesting, people enjoying time near the shore can play a big part in their nesting success.

• FWC one of first five agencies in U.S. to seek accreditation in North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -  The accreditation process will not only enhance FWC’s wildlife conservation law enforcement capabilities but also contribute to the overall improvement of the profession.

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -  Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

• Wildlife is more active in spring

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -  This increased natural activity often results in people being more likely to encounter our wildlife while enjoying the outdoors.

• Visit Jonathan Dickinson State Park on March 16 to celebrate the Florida scrub-jay!

  Monday, March 11, 2024 -  Come celebrate this songbird at the fourth annual SpringFest and 15th annual Florida Scrub-Jay Festival on Saturday, March 16, at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound, Florida.

• FWC reminds spring breakers renting boats and personal watercraft to know Florida’s boating safety regulations and rent from a permitted livery

  Friday, March 8, 2024 -  Recent changes to livery regulations and new topics and requirements for boating safety education have been implemented to improve public safety, increase accountability related to liveries and encourage safer operation by boaters.

• FWC: Now accepting applications for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant

  Thursday, March 7, 2024 -  . This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.