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• FWC approves final proposed rule amendments for wildlife trapping

  Wednesday, February 4, 2026 -  Trapping rule changes approved by the FWC Commission address allowed trap types, design specifications, placement, check times and disposition of captured wildlife.

• Florida reef gecko added to state Threatened and Endangered Species List

  Wednesday, February 4, 2026 -  At its February meeting, the FWC Commission gave final approval to designate the Florida reef gecko as State-designated Threatened, adding it to the state’s Threatened and Endangered Species List.

• FWC: Report cold weather impacts to wildlife

  Thursday, January 29, 2026 -  The FWC is monitoring upcoming cold weather systems forecasted to bring some of the coldest temperatures seen in decades to parts of Florida, including Lake Okeechobee and surrounding areas.

• FWC shares wildlife safety reminders as winter storm Fern brings colder temperatures to Florida

  Monday, January 26, 2026 -  As winter storm Fern brings colder temperatures to much of the state, the FWC is reminding the public how cold weather can impact wildlife, and what to do and what not to do if you encounter manatees, sea turtles or nonnative green iguanas.

• Join the FWC for an open house on the Harris Chain of Lakes

  Friday, January 16, 2026 -  FWC biologists will showcase a variety of research and management projects taking place throughout the Harris Chain of Lakes.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget prioritizes Florida’s oyster reefs, manatees and Floridians' constitutional right to boat, fish, and hunt

  Thursday, December 11, 2025 -  With more than 34 million acres of public and private land and over 12,000 square miles of water, maintaining our fish and wildlife resources is critical to sustaining a healthy way of life and a robust economy.

• FWC reminds seasonal residents to be croc-wise

  Monday, November 17, 2025 -  Understanding the different behaviors of American crocodiles can improve coexistence with them, as there are some behaviors that can be misinterpreted.

• Go slow and look below for manatees on the move

  Wednesday, November 12, 2025 -  During colder months, seasonal manatee zones require boaters and personal watercraft users to reduce speed in or avoid certain areas to prevent collisions that can injure or kill manatees.

• Be BearWise® as bears are more active in fall

  Friday, November 7, 2025 -  ollowing BearWise® practices such as securing garbage and removing food attractants can help prevent conflicts with bears, as well as with other wildlife.

• FWC Commissioners approve proposed rule changes for green iguanas

  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -  These rule changes will further enable more Floridians to collect live green iguanas from their established range within the state and facilitate sale of those iguanas out of Florida