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Help plan the future of the Platt Branch WEA
Friday, July 10, 2026 - FWC will present the draft materials for the Platt Branch Wildlife and Environmental Area 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Highlands County on Wednesday, July 29. -
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Be a holiday hero for nesting sea turtles and waterbirds this Fourth of July
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - You can help support their sea turtle, shorebird, seabird and wading bird nesting success by packing along these tips from the FWC when planning your time at the shore -
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Help plan the future of the Dinner Island Ranch WMA
Friday, June 19, 2026 - The FWC will present the draft materials for the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Hendry County on Wednesday, July 8. -
FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Congratulations to Independence Classical Academy for placing first in the Challenge, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy for placing second, and David L. Anderson Middle School for placing third in the FWC School Fishing Program's Fishing and Conservation Challenge. -
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Help plan the future of Cypress Creek WMA
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - The FWC will present the draft materials for the Cypress Creek Wildlife Management Area 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Columbia County on Tuesday, April 28. -
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Now is the time to plan for bat maternity season
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - The FWC encourages people to inspect homes and other buildings for roosting bats before the maternity season begins. Florida’s bat maternity season runs each year from April 16 through Aug. 14, when most native bats give birth and raise their young. -
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Help shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds have success this nesting season
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - With breeding and nesting season beginning for our state’s shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds, the Wildlife FWC is sharing ways that anyone spending time along the coast can help them have nesting success. -
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Florida Agencies Recognize 2024 Jim Stevenson Resource Managers of the Year
Monday, December 22, 2025 - Matthew Koenig serves as lead area biologist for Chinsegut, Perry Oldenburg and Janet Butterfield Brooks Wildlife and Environmental Areas. -
FWC to meet May 21-22 in Ocala
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - For the full May 21-22 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” -
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.





