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• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida

  Friday, September 22, 2023 -  Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation dedicating Sept. 23 as National Hunting and Fishing Day for the State of Florida in honor of hunters’ and anglers’ direct contributions to conservation in Florida.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Escambia County

  Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for National Shooting Sports Month in Florida

  Thursday, August 10, 2023 -  We are grateful for his recognition of hunters and target shooters as vital contributors to conservation.

• Hunter safety courses offered in 6 counties in September

  Thursday, August 10, 2023 -  Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.

• FWC names Patrick Sreenan Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education.

• Todd Fennell receives Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner of the Year award

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  This program strives to provide quality hunting experiences for 12- to 17-year-olds to increase the number of youths involved in the tradition of hunting.

• FWC, FDACS and partner agencies activate chronic wasting disease response plan after disease detected in Florida white-tailed deer

  Thursday, June 15, 2023 -  The FWC has confirmed that a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County sampled during routine surveillance activities has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).

• FWC to meet May 10 and 11 in Miami

  Tuesday, April 25, 2023 -  The FWC will meet in person May 10-11 at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Jackson County

  Monday, April 17, 2023 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Levy County

  Monday, March 27, 2023 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.