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Share the beach with shorebirds this holiday weekend
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - The FWC reminds beachgoers how they can help protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while enjoying Florida’s coastal habitats. -
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Thanks to sponsors, more than $30,000 up for grabs at the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - The event, hosted by the FWC and the South Florida Water Management District, features an Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 sponsored by Inversa Leathers. There is also a prize of $7,500 for the Grand Prize Runner Up, sponsored by the Bergeron Everglades Foundation. -
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Share the beach with sea turtles this holiday weekend
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - This World Turtle Day, the FWC reminds the public that as we enjoy our beaches this Memorial Day weekend, everyone can help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests. -
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Shoal bass conservation update: Another successful release of hatchery-raised stock
Monday, May 22, 2023 - Freshwater fisheries biologists and managers from the FWC successfully released 7,800 hatchery-raised shoal bass fingerlings (young fish) into the Chipola River on May 12. -
FWC seeks public input on Skyway Pier fishing regulations at May 25 virtual workshop
Monday, May 22, 2023 - The virtual workshop will start at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 25. -
FWC reminds boaters National Safe Boating Week is May 20-26
Friday, May 19, 2023 - To reduce the number of boating accidents, the FWC encourages boaters to pay attention, maintain 360-degree awareness at all times and take a boater safety course. -
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FWC announces 2023 Lionfish Challenge presented by Zookeeper
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - The Lionfish Challenge is a free summer-long lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors of all ages around the state of Florida. -
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Florida Python Challenge®
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - The 10-day competition, which runs Aug. 4–13, is open to both professional and novice participants. -
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Help plan the future of Big Bend Wildlife Management Area
Friday, May 12, 2023 - The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Meeting Room, at 224 S Jefferson St., in Perry. -
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FWC May 17 workshop in Lee County encourages gopher tortoise conservation
Friday, May 12, 2023 - The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that could assist participants with establishing local gopher tortoise protection policies.






