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• FWC launches new Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website

  Friday, May 16, 2025 -  A major highlight of the new site is the innovative “Find a Site” map, an interactive location finder that lets users easily discover destinations that match their interests by entering place names, addresses, or selecting desired activities and amenities.

• Registration now open for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™  

  Thursday, May 15, 2025 -  Visit FLPythonChallenge.org to register for the competition, take the required online training, view the optional training opportunities, learn more about Burmese pythons and the unique Everglades ecosystem, and find resources for planning your trip to south Florida to participate in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™. 

• FWC marks 5 years of the State Reef Fish Survey, advancing sustainable fisheries through data-driven efforts 

  Wednesday, May 14, 2025 -  SRFS provides high-quality, timely data essential for evaluating and managing important reef fish stocks across the state.   

• Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day and Festival     

  Tuesday, May 13, 2025 -  Everyone is invited to celebrate LRAD at this year’s Lionfish Festival, which will be held May 17–18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT at HarborWalk Village in Destin.

• Tarpon fishing this season? Make sure to follow these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning 

  Monday, May 12, 2025 -  From gear selection and handling techniques to proper release and shark awareness, here are the key practices every angler should know.

• FWC confirms fatal bear attack in Collier County

  Friday, May 9, 2025 -  On Monday morning, May 5, family members reported a relative missing from his residence and signs of recent disturbances that could have been caused by a bear or bears around the property.

• FWC to meet May 21-22 in Ocala

  Wednesday, May 7, 2025 -  For the full May 21-22 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• FWC conducting habitat treatment at Lake Tohopekaliga

  Friday, May 2, 2025 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation and flood protection.

• Agenda item regarding Silver Glen Springs removed from upcoming FWC Commission meeting agenda 

  Friday, May 2, 2025 -  This decision comes in light of recent legislation passed by the Florida Legislature that proposes changes to the statutory requirements for establishing SPZs.

• Recreational harvest of Atlantic greater amberjack, red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and several groupers will open May 1

  Wednesday, April 30, 2025 -  More information about specific fishing seasons, bag and size limits, and gear restrictions for these species is available online at MyFWC.com/Marine.