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• FWC issues new executive order, outlining new hunting regulations for CWD Management Zone

  Friday, September 15, 2023 -  On Sept. 8, the FWC issued a new executive order outlining regulations designed to increase sampling and slow the spread of CWD in Florida deer.

• Be BearWise® as bears become more active in fall

  Thursday, September 14, 2023 -  Following BearWise® practices can help prevent negative interactions with bears and other wildlife, including securing garbage and removing food attractants.

• FWC, FDACS and partner agencies to conduct two additional public meetings to discuss new regulations to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in north Florida

  Wednesday, September 13, 2023 -  The meetings will provide information about chronic wasting disease, updates on the unified agency and partner response, new hunting regulations for the area, sampling and testing procedures, and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies.

• FWC patrols and protects Florida’s waterways over Labor Day weekend

  Friday, September 8, 2023 -  Between Sept. 2-4, FWC officers removed nearly 20 unsafe and impaired vessel operators from the waterways of Florida for boating under the influence, cited over 380 and provided education and warnings to over 2,800 boaters for safety violations.

• FWC reminds vessel owners to secure their boats and have a plan in place for impending severe weather

  Monday, August 28, 2023 -  Taking time to prepare well in advance of an impending storm reduces risk to life and property.

• FWC finalizes investigation into fatal Cutter Bank boating accident; operator charged

  Monday, August 14, 2023 -  On Sept. 4, 2022, a 29-foot Robalo boat with 14 occupants aboard, all from Miami, struck a channel marker while traveling in the intracoastal waterway, bayside of Broad Creek at the south end of Cutter Bank in Miami-Dade County

• 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.

• More than 400 north Florida residents attend public meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease

  Wednesday, July 12, 2023 -  The meeting provided information about CWD and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies.

• FWC removes nearly 100 impaired operators during Operation Dry Water and the Fourth of July holiday

  Tuesday, July 11, 2023 -  From July 1-3, FWC officers arrested 94 vessel operators for boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, preventing the possibility of life-altering events from occurring.