FWC News
Showing 11 through 20 of 228 articles for tag wildlife
-
Consejos para convivir con aligátores
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Ya que el clima se vuelve más cálido en todo el Estado de Florida, los aligátores se vuelven más activos y visibles. -
Tips to safely co-exist with alligators
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - As the weather gets warmer across the Sunshine State, alligators are becoming more active and visible. -
Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts
Monday, March 18, 2024 - Because our state’s shorelines provide important nesting habitat for several species of threatened and endangered sea turtles, beachgoers can have a significant impact on their nesting success. -
Bat maternity season coming up in April
Friday, March 15, 2024 - During bat maternity season, it is illegal to block bats from their roosts to prevent flightless young from being trapped inside structures, which isn’t good for people or bats. -
Nesting season is underway for Florida’s waterbirds
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Because our state’s beaches and shorelines are critical for waterbird nesting, people enjoying time near the shore can play a big part in their nesting success. -
Wildlife is more active in spring
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - This increased natural activity often results in people being more likely to encounter our wildlife while enjoying the outdoors. -
FWC Commissioners approve final rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation permits
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees. -
FWC approves rule changes for new alligator harvest opportunity
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The new opportunity will complement the existing statewide alligator hunt and create a flexible alternative that allows permittees to hunt at multiple alligator management units during a longer season than the statewide hunt. -
FWC to meet Feb. 21-22 in Tallahassee
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - For the full Feb. 21-22 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” -
FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for West Orange County
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”