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FWC reminds captive wildlife facilities, owners, operators to prepare and have a plan in place for impending severe weather
Friday, September 23, 2022 - After Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the FWC instituted additional requirements for captive wildlife owners to reduce the threat of escape or injury of captive wildlife. -
![This year’s winning wahoo artwork by Juliana Sessum from the grades 10-12 category.]()
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Monday, September 19, 2022 - Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes. -
Results of the 2022 Lionfish Challenge: A record-breaking year!
Friday, September 16, 2022 - This year’s tournament boasted a total of 707 registered participants, the most in the program’s history. -
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.

