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• FWC responds to bear incident in Daytona Beach

  Thursday, January 20, 2022 -  The man received non-life-threatening injuries from a bear while attempting to protect his dogs. The man’s dogs were not injured.

• FWC responds to bear incident in Volusia County

  Friday, January 14, 2022 -  The FWC and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a woman who was injured by a black bear while walking her dog in DeBary at approximately 9 p.m. on Jan. 13.

• 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 approves diamondback terrapin conservation measures

  Thursday, December 16, 2021 -  Beginning March 1, 2022, the collection of diamondback terrapins from the wild will be prohibited with exception of collection for scientific research with a permit.

• FWC approves captive wildlife rule language for post revocation/non-renewal actions

  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -  The new rule improves public safety and increases accountability.

• Media Statement: FWC developing new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds

  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -  The Guidelines are designed to be a tool for landowners, consultants, agency partners and other interested parties on how to conserve these species.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First budget promotes natural resource restoration and supports Florida’s law enforcement officers

  Thursday, December 9, 2021 -  The budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ commitment to high priority conservation items including red tide research and manatee rescue, and provides additional resources and support for law enforcement.

• USFWS, FWC, and FPL expand efforts to address Florida manatee mortality event

  Wednesday, December 8, 2021 -  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), are enhancing ongoing efforts to address the unusual manatee mortality event (UME) along Florida’s Atlantic coast.

• 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.

• Protect your boat and crew this right whale calving season

  Thursday, December 2, 2021 -  These endangered mammals are extremely hard to spot and collisions have caused costly damage to boats, put passengers and crew at risk, and injured and killed right whales.