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• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Palm Beach County

  Wednesday, February 23, 2022 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Lake County

  Wednesday, February 23, 2022 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• Avian influenza confirmed in wild birds in Florida

  Tuesday, February 22, 2022 -  The FWC has been notified by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory of confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) strain: H5 2.3.4.4 in a lesser scaup, black vultures and other avian species.

• You’re invited to FWC’s annual TrophyCatch Hall of Fame ceremony

  Tuesday, February 22, 2022 -  The ceremony will take place at Bass Pro Shops Gainesville, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 on Saturday, Feb. 26.

• FWC announces completion of the removal of 24 derelict vessels from the Florida Keys

  Monday, February 21, 2022 -  The removals, which were estimated to take six months, were completed ahead of schedule.

• FWC recognizes DeSoto County landowner for wildlife conservation efforts

  Thursday, February 17, 2022 -  The FWC recently recognized the outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts of Gene Paul, owner of Tippen Bay Ranch, as part of the agency’s Wildlife Habitat Recognition Program.

• FWC to meet March 2 and 3 in Tampa

  Wednesday, February 16, 2022 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC Office of Inspector General undergoing reaccreditation assessment

  Tuesday, February 15, 2022 -  The OIG received its initial accreditation in 2013 and was reaccredited in 2016 and 2019.

• Prescribed burn planned on Lake Okeechobee

  Thursday, February 10, 2022 -  The FWC, in coordination with the SFWMD, plan to conduct a prescribed burn in Dyess marsh on the west side of Lake Okeechobee during the week of Feb. 14, weather permitting.

• Love to turkey hunt? Be in the know about wild turkey management!

  Tuesday, February 1, 2022 -  To ensure healthy wild turkey populations throughout Florida and provide sustainable hunting opportunities, the FWC's wild turkey management program continues to work on several objectives outlined in the strategic management plan including monitoring wild turkey abundance and distribution and improving wild turkey habitat on public lands.