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FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget prioritizes Florida’s oyster reefs, manatees and Floridians' constitutional right to boat, fish, and hunt
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - With more than 34 million acres of public and private land and over 12,000 square miles of water, maintaining our fish and wildlife resources is critical to sustaining a healthy way of life and a robust economy. -
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FWC reminds seasonal residents to be croc-wise
Monday, November 17, 2025 - Understanding the different behaviors of American crocodiles can improve coexistence with them, as there are some behaviors that can be misinterpreted. -
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Go slow and look below for manatees on the move
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - During colder months, seasonal manatee zones require boaters and personal watercraft users to reduce speed in or avoid certain areas to prevent collisions that can injure or kill manatees. -
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Be BearWise® as bears are more active in fall
Friday, November 7, 2025 - ollowing BearWise® practices such as securing garbage and removing food attractants can help prevent conflicts with bears, as well as with other wildlife. -
FWC Commissioners approve proposed rule changes for green iguanas
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - These rule changes will further enable more Floridians to collect live green iguanas from their established range within the state and facilitate sale of those iguanas out of Florida -
FWC invites public to help monitor bird health with reporting app
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - found. Public reports help FWC scientists track bird health trends across Florida. -
FWC depredation compensation program helps cattle ranchers experiencing losses due to panthers
Monday, October 27, 2025 - The FWC reminds ranchers to promptly call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) about suspected panther depredations. -
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Autumn is the ideal time to exclude bats from buildings
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - Bats are protected in Florida and exclusion devices – which allow bats to safely exit structures while preventing reentry – are the only legal and appropriate method to remove them. -
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Florida Panther PES Pilot Program wraps up enrollment, looks ahead
Monday, September 8, 2025 - This initiative rewards private landowners with per-acre payments for providing habitat conditions that support panther conservation and landscape connectivity. -
FWC seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for green iguanas
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - The proposed changes to Chapter 68-5, Florida Administrative Code will be discussed at the virtual public meetings, including alternative considerations for outdoor caging and biosecurity for live, wild-caught green iguanas possessed for sales, as well as live green iguanas possessed for exhibition and research.
