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• FWC, FDACS and partner agencies issue emergency order, implement management actions to monitor and protect against possible spread of CWD in north Florida

  Tuesday, June 20, 2023 -  The FWC and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have implemented management actions and an executive order to protect against the possible spread of CWD.

• 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 and partner agencies conduct enhanced patrols during “Boater Skip Day,” resulting in zero boating accident fatalities

  Monday, June 12, 2023 -  The FWC joined local law enforcement to conduct high visibility patrols at Baynard Point on the St. Johns River during Clay County’s unofficial holiday, “Boater Skip Day.”

• FWC reports ZERO boating accident fatalities over Memorial Day weekend

  Monday, June 5, 2023 -  Between May 27-29, FWC officers removed approximately 100 unsafe and impaired vessel operators across the state of Florida for boating under the influence and responded to over 30 boating accidents. There were zero fatalities reported during this time.

• FWC releases 2022 Boating Accident Statistical Report

  Thursday, June 1, 2023 -  Florida had 735 boating accidents in 2022, 16 fewer than in 2021. A total of 65 people lost their lives in these accidents, five more than the previous year.

• FWC urges boaters to go slow and be alert for jumping sturgeon

  Thursday, June 1, 2023 -  In past years, boaters have been injured by direct strikes with sturgeon.

• Seeing bears in unexpected areas? What you should do:

  Tuesday, May 30, 2023 -  Between the ages of 1½ -2½ years, juvenile or yearling bears start dispersing in spring and summer, with spring marking a return to activity for bears after limited movements in winter.

• FWC reminds boaters National Safe Boating Week is May 20-26

  Friday, May 19, 2023 -  To reduce the number of boating accidents, the FWC encourages boaters to pay attention, maintain 360-degree awareness at all times and take a boater safety course.

• 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.

• Be BearWise this spring

  Thursday, April 6, 2023 -  Residents and visitors alike can reduce the potential of negative interactions with bears and other wildlife by removing food attractants and following other BearWise® practices.