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• Chinsegut Conservation Center – central Florida’s hidden gem

  Thursday, April 22, 2021 -  Guided nature hikes are just one of the many public offerings on this 850-acre area nestled in the Brooksville Ridge region.

• Input wanted for Lafayette Forest WEA’s future management plan

  Thursday, April 1, 2021 -  The FWC will present a 10-year management plan for the Lafayette Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area at a virtual public meeting on April 15, at 7 p.m.

• FWC hosts first Florida WildQuest event May 1-9

  Friday, March 12, 2021 -  Florida residents and visitors are encouraged to grab their mobile device and join a wild adventure with missions designed to help people discover some of Florida’s best spots to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.

• Help plan the future of Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area

  Monday, March 1, 2021 -  The FWC will present a 10-year management plan for the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area at a virtual public hearing on Thursday, March 11

• Nathan Bunting named Resource Manager of the Year

  Monday, February 22, 2021 -  Bunting has served for over 15 years at the Apalachee Wildlife Management Area in the Florida Panhandle and has worked tirelessly to restore the WMA after it was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.

• 8 things you definitely want to know about Florida’s wildlife management system

  Tuesday, January 5, 2021 -  WMAs are managed to conserve a variety of wildlife species and provide outdoor recreation opportunities.

• Help plan the future of Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area

  Wednesday, October 14, 2020 -  The FWC will present a 10-year management plan for the Chassahowitzka WMA at a virtual public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. All members of the public are invited to attend via Adobe Connect.

• Help plan the future of Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area

  Thursday, October 1, 2020 -  The FWC will present a 10-year management plan for the Triple N Ranch WMA at a virtual public hearing via Adobe Connect at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.

• Access to Everglades complex of wildlife management areas temporarily restricted due to high water

  Tuesday, September 29, 2020 -  These restrictions are needed to reduce stress to area wildlife caused by high water levels that force them to take refuge on tree islands and levees.

• Everglades and Holey Land WMAs reopen for most recreational opportunities

  Thursday, September 10, 2020 -  Due to receding water levels, the FWC reopened Everglades and Francis S. Taylor and Holey Land Wildlife Management Areas to most recreational opportunities Thursday, Sept. 10.