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• Commission approves FWC’s proposed rule changes for statewide alligator harvest program

  Thursday, March 3, 2022 -  The proposed improvements would allow program participants an additional 7 hours a day of hunting opportunity and add airbows with a tethered arrow as a legal method of take.

• Expanded WMA system providing more hunting opportunity

  Wednesday, March 2, 2022 -  Florida’s WMA system has grown by nearly 100,000 acres in the past six years. Our WMA system – at over 6 million acres – is one of the largest in the country.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Palm Beach County

  Wednesday, February 23, 2022 -  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 Lake County

  Wednesday, February 23, 2022 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• Love to turkey hunt? Be in the know about wild turkey management!

  Tuesday, February 1, 2022 -  To ensure healthy wild turkey populations throughout Florida and provide sustainable hunting opportunities, the FWC's wild turkey management program continues to work on several objectives outlined in the strategic management plan including monitoring wild turkey abundance and distribution and improving wild turkey habitat on public lands.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Santa Rosa County

  Monday, January 10, 2022 -  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.”

• Update about game wildlife research projects

  Monday, January 3, 2022 -  Research continues to be the underpinning of science-based wildlife management today.

• FWC: Governor DeSantis Continues To Make Conservation A Priority Through Protection Of Our Natural Resources

  Wednesday, December 29, 2021 -  Florida remains one of the country’s top destinations for world-class fishing, hunting and recreation thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis’ focus on preserving and protecting our natural resources.

• FWC charges 4 with deer and alligator poaching in Dixie County

  Wednesday, December 8, 2021 -  Charges including possession of deer in closed season, taking of deer by illegal method and illegal take/possession of American alligator.

• The magic of the season

  Thursday, December 2, 2021 -  With hunting in full swing during the holidays, it’s a perfect time for friends and family to celebrate old traditions and create new ones.