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• FWC removes 100th vessel through Vessel Turn-In Program created last year

  Monday, June 17, 2024 -  VTIP is a key component of Florida’s derelict vessel prevention program. This voluntary program is designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict.

• Bay Scallop season opens June 15 in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County.

• Bears in unexpected places and what you should do

  Thursday, June 6, 2024 -  Spring marks a general increase in activity for bears after limited movements in winter.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Water Safety Month and Safe Boating Week in Florida

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -  We are grateful for his recognition of this important month and week urging Floridians and visitors to safely enjoy Florida’s beautiful waterways.

• FWC reminds boaters National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24

  Friday, May 17, 2024 -  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, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Florida State Parks partnering with American Canoe Association for ‘Kayaking 101’ instruction to kick off National Safe Boating Week

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024 -  Now in its third year, this annual event has produced significant results.

• FWC names Parrish Thompson as the Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year

  Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -  The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education.

• FWC and FDACS to conduct public meeting about chronic wasting disease

  Wednesday, April 3, 2024 -  This meeting will provide information about CWD, updates on the unified agency and partner response, new hunting regulations for the area, and sampling and testing procedures.

• BearWise® tips for spring, as bears become more active

  Thursday, March 28, 2024 -  Black bears are on the move more this time of year in search of things to eat, including female bears that are teaching their cubs where to look for food.

• Go slow, look out below for manatees this spring

  Thursday, March 21, 2024 -  Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they naturally disperse from their winter refuges.