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Seeing bears in unexpected areas? What you should do:
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - Between the ages of 1½ -2½ years, juvenile or yearling bears start dispersing in spring and summer, with spring marking a return to activity for bears after limited movements in winter. -
Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish closes in Gulf state waters on June 1
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable gray triggerfish populations and improve these fisheries for the future. -
Recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters closes June 1
Friday, May 26, 2023 - This seasonal harvest closure occurs during peak snook spawning in the Atlantic and is a management tool that helps to conserve Florida’s prized snook populations for anglers today and for generations to come. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.