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  • Warm Mineral Springs habitat restoration will improve manatee habitat

    Thursday, September 15, 2022 -  The FWC, with the support of several partner organizations, has begun a habitat restoration project focused on improving habitat for manatees in the downstream outflow of Warm Mineral Springs in the city of North Port, Sarasota County.

  • Help plan the future of Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area

    Thursday, September 15, 2022 -  The public hearing will be held Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioner Chambers at 6495 Caroline St., Suite M, in Milton.

  • FWC to meet Sept. 28-29 in Miami

    Tuesday, September 13, 2022 -  The FWC will meet in person Sept. 28-29 at the Hilton Miami Dadeland, 9100 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public

  • October hunter safety field days in northwest Florida

    Tuesday, September 13, 2022 -  Students who have completed an FWC approved online hunter safety course must register for and attend an FWC Field Day to receive their hunter safety certification.
  • montage of bear in tree, female with cub and bear crossing sign

    BearWise tips for fall

    Monday, September 12, 2022 -  With autumn approaching, the FWC reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears are more active in search for food.

  • Eight prized bass are still swimming! Catch them by Sept. 30 to win

    Monday, September 12, 2022 -  Catching one of these special bass and successfully submitting it to TrophyCatch will net the lucky angler a $5,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card and $1,000 to shop at AFTCO, plus a chance at an additional $10,000. For the specific locations and rules, visit our TrophyCatch website.

  • Update on FWC investigation into tragic Labor Day weekend boating accident

    Friday, September 9, 2022 -  A 29-foot Robalo boat with 14 occupants aboard struck a channel marker while travelling in the intracoastal waterway. All 14 occupants, which included 12 juveniles and two adults, were ejected from the vessel.

  • Get hooked on marine conservation with interactive games

    Thursday, September 8, 2022 -  FWC, in partnership with Pubbly, a digital education company, created five interactive games that engage and educate students on marine fisheries conservation. Jump in and make a splash this school year with interactive games today at FloridaFishing.Pubbly.com.

  • FWC and Florida Forest Service partner to expand Seminole State Forest

    Wednesday, September 7, 2022 -  The newly added tract is part of the Wekiva-Ocala Greenway, which is part of the Florida Forever program that has acquired hundreds of thousands of acres for conservation and public enjoyment of the state’s natural resources since 2001.
  • sea turtles and shorebirds

    Be a holiday hero for sea turtles and shorebirds this Labor Day

    Thursday, September 1, 2022 -  You can help nesting sea turtles and their emerging hatchlings, along with shorebirds and flightless chicks, by giving them space, removing beach gear at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and filling in holes dug in the sand before you leave.
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