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FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week
Friday, May 20, 2022 - Among other boating safety tips found at MyFWC.com/Boating, boaters are encouraged to wear their life jackets, maintain 360-degree awareness and know the dangers (and penalties) for operating a vessel while impaired. -
FWC and partner agencies remind vessel operators about boating safety leading up to Memorial Day weekend
Thursday, May 19, 2022 - Boaters are urged to boat safely by taking a few minutes to make sure they have the necessary safety equipment on their vessels before leaving the boat ramp and to take extra safety precautions while out on the water. -
Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex
Friday, April 1, 2022 - This state-of-the-art, wheelchair accessible facility features rifle and handgun ranges and automated sporting clays, 5-stand, skeet, and American and Olympic trap fields. -
Spring BearWise tips to reduce conflicts with bears
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - You can help prevent potential negative interactions with bears and other wildlife by removing food attractants and following other BearWise® practices. -
FWC and partners conduct detail to help reduce boating under the influence in Tampa Bay area waterways
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - Southwest Region FWC officers, in partnership with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, United States Coast Guard and Treasure Island Police Department, will be conducting enhanced patrols aimed at vessel operators boating under the influence. -
One idle-speed, no-wake zone on Santa Fe active
Friday, March 25, 2022 - An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway. -
Go slow, look out below; Manatees need your help
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - From April 1 through Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by motorboats or personal watercrafts. -
FWC announces benchmark of 1 million registered vessels in Florida
Friday, March 18, 2022 - With more people calling Florida home and more vessels on the water, it’s important that residents and visitors practice safe boating. -
Two idle-speed, no-wake zones on Santa Fe active
Friday, March 18, 2022 - An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway. -
Tips to safely co-exist with alligators offered in Spanish
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water and has expanded its safety materials to include a video and infographic in Spanish.