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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™. -
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. -
FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources
Monday, February 3, 2025 - Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs -
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Celebrates 2024 Achievements in Conservation
Friday, December 20, 2024 - Recognized for its world-class fishing, hunting and outdoor experiences, the state has made preserving its natural resources a top priority, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. -
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FWC announces results and winners of the 2024 Florida Python Challenge™
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - This year, 857 participants from 33 states and Canada helped support Everglades conservation by collectively removing 195 invasive Burmese pythons from south Florida as part of the competition, with the Ultimate Grand Prize winner removing a total of 20 pythons. -
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Record-breaking year as 2024 FWC Lionfish Challenge crowns Recreational King and Commercial Champion
Friday, September 13, 2024 - The 2024 Lionfish Challenge witnessed an increase in participation, with 285 dedicated divers submitting their lionfish harvests. These dedicated divers embarked on over 700 trips throughout the state during the Challenge and removed 31,773 lionfish from the waters of Florida. -
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FWC: The 2024 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off Aug. 9!
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - The annual competition offers the public an opportunity to get directly involved in Everglades conservation through invasive species removal, with this year’s event running until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. -
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ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Registration Is Open for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge®
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild. -
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FWC recognizes “Super” Sid Pennington as Sonya Rood Volunteer of the Year
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - The award recognizes one volunteer who demonstrates superior performance resulting in exemplary achievement for the FWC. -
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Mark your calendars: 10th Annual Lionfish Festival May 17–18 in Destin
Friday, April 19, 2024 - This two-day outdoor festival is free, open to the public and will include conservation and art booths, live music, an interactive kid’s zone and the world’s largest lionfish tournament, the Emerald Coast Open.
