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• FWC hosts annual Florida WildQuest event, April 28-May 7

  Wednesday, March 8, 2023 -  Florida residents and visitors are encouraged to grab their phones and go on a wild adventure to complete scavenger hunt missions and discover some of Florida’s best spots to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.

• Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science

  Monday, March 6, 2023 -  It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the FWC gather valuable information about these ancient creatures by reporting sightings on the online survey.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for St. Lucie County

  Monday, March 6, 2023 -  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 Capt. Rachel Bryant appointed State Boating Law Administrator

  Friday, March 3, 2023 -  With the abundant opportunities to recreate on the water in Florida, the state plays an important role within National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.

• FWC: You’re invited to the Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby

  Thursday, March 2, 2023 -  This special event will be conducted on Derby Lake Recreational Facility, a 16-acre former phosphate mine that is stocked with a variety of freshwater sport fish and catfish.

• FWC invites public to Lake Apopka hydrilla management meeting

  Wednesday, March 1, 2023 -  The goal of this meeting is to solicit public input on the management of hydrilla in the lake.

• FWC investigation leads to arrest of poacher for wild turkey, deer, other violations

  Wednesday, March 1, 2023 -  The charges resulted from a two-year investigation conducted by the FWC Statewide Investigations Section and regional law enforcement officers.

• Prescribed burn planned on Lake Okeechobee

  Tuesday, February 28, 2023 -  The burn area is approximately 200 acres, which includes cattail that was managed with herbicide in October 2022, along with adjacent green cattail and other associated vegetation.

• Gray triggerfish and spotted seatrout open for recreational harvest on March 1

  Tuesday, February 28, 2023 -  Learn more about recreational fishing regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations.”

• FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

  Tuesday, February 28, 2023 -  The FWC has documented the virus in 37 counties and a variety of bird species.