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• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for west Osceola County

  Tuesday, October 28, 2025 -  Applicants must have experience handling alligators, pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid working email address.

• Celebrate FWC’s TrophyCatch Season 13 Hall of Fame Ceremony

  Tuesday, October 28, 2025 -  Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of fellow anglers and learn more about the future of bass fishing in Florida.

• FWC depredation compensation program helps cattle ranchers experiencing losses due to panthers

  Monday, October 27, 2025 -  The FWC reminds ranchers to promptly call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) about suspected panther depredations.

• FWC to meet Nov. 5-6 in Belle Glade

  Wednesday, October 22, 2025 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. EST each day and is open to the public.

• Autumn is the ideal time to exclude bats from buildings

  Wednesday, October 22, 2025 -  Bats are protected in Florida and exclusion devices – which allow bats to safely exit structures while preventing reentry – are the only legal and appropriate method to remove them.

• Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Success of Everglades Python Removal Program

  Tuesday, October 21, 2025 -  Today, PATRIC has already delivered on its Year 2 objectives, a full year and a half ahead of schedule.

• Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15 

  Monday, October 13, 2025 -  This closed season provides protection to flounder during the time when pre-spawning aggregations form, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year. 

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory Announces Season 3’s Triple Threat Throwdown Winner

  Thursday, October 9, 2025 -  Season 3 culminated in a thrilling grand prize drawing, awarding Catch a Florida Memory angler, Eric Peterson, with a premier Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500!

• Reminder: Applications for the limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters close Oct. 15

  Wednesday, October 8, 2025 -  Permits to participate in this limited-entry harvest will be awarded by a random draw lottery.

• Stone crab season starts Oct. 15 

  Tuesday, October 7, 2025 -  The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches.