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• FWC: New panther license plate available

  Thursday, December 14, 2023 -  The new design features a striking photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973, along with her kitten.

• FWC to host public meeting on Lake Istokpoga management activities

  Thursday, December 14, 2023 -  The FWC is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bert J. Harris Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875.

• FWC invites public to Harris Chain Open House

  Monday, December 11, 2023 -  The event will be held on Jan. 24, 2024, from 3-8 p.m. at The Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg, FL 34748.

• FWC: Conservation Remains Priority in Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget

  Thursday, December 7, 2023 -  On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the proposed Fiscal 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, solidifying his commitment to support the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) mission to protect Florida’s natural resources. The budget will help provide Floridians with more opportunities to get outdoors and high-priority conservation items including coral reef restoration, derelict vessel removal and habitat restoration initiatives.

• Boaters encouraged to be on the lookout during right whale calving season

  Wednesday, December 6, 2023 -  This endangered species is extremely hard to spot and collisions with vessels put passengers and crew at risk and could cause injury or death to right whales.

• FWC Commissioners review proposed rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation

  Wednesday, December 6, 2023 -  The proposed amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees.

• FWC announces Charles “Rett” Boyd as Assistant Executive Director and George Warthen as Chief Conservation Officer

  Tuesday, December 5, 2023 -  The two key leadership positions will ensure the continued success of the FWC and its mission.

• FWC approves modifications to two freshwater fisheries permits

  Tuesday, December 5, 2023 -  The FWC approved two rule modifications to the Black Bass Tournament Exemption Permit and the Scientific Collector’s Permit.

• Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1

  Thursday, November 30, 2023 -  The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person.

• FWC seeks public input on native plant list

  Wednesday, November 29, 2023 -  The FWC is seeking public input on a draft addendum to the State Wildlife Action Plan. The purpose of this addendum is to incorporate 596 native plant species into the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need list.