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• FWC uncovers a transnational wildlife trafficking operation in Florida

  Monday, October 19, 2020 -  This group of suspects have been charged with Racketeering, Money Laundering, Scheming to Defraud and other organized criminal laws involving an elaborate organized enterprise to smuggle Florida’s wildlife to interstate and international buyers.
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  FWC recognizes Gadsden County landowner for wildlife conservation efforts

  Monday, October 12, 2020 -  The FWC recently recognized the outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts of Marc Dunbar as part of the agency’s Wildlife Habitat Recognition Program.
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  FWC research: Join us for virtual MarineQuest 2020!

  Monday, October 12, 2020 -  On Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, tune in to the FWRI Facebook page for exclusive interviews with FWC scientists, behind the scenes footage of fieldwork and visits in the laboratories at the Research Institute.

• Access to Everglades complex of wildlife management areas temporarily restricted due to high water

  Tuesday, September 29, 2020 -  These restrictions are needed to reduce stress to area wildlife caused by high water levels that force them to take refuge on tree islands and levees.
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  Be BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods

  Monday, September 28, 2020 -  Protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trapper sought for Pinellas County

  Wednesday, September 23, 2020 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.
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  Florida landowner nationally recognized for conservation efforts

  Tuesday, September 22, 2020 -  The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies has recognized Doug Moore and the South Prong Plantation in Baker County with the Private Lands Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Award.

• FWC seeking feedback on draft invasive species rules

  Wednesday, September 16, 2020 -  Beginning Sept. 29, staff will be holding 10 online workshops to present proposed rule changes and collect public comment on this important topic.

• Everglades and Holey Land WMAs reopen for most recreational opportunities

  Thursday, September 10, 2020 -  Due to receding water levels, the FWC reopened Everglades and Francis S. Taylor and Holey Land Wildlife Management Areas to most recreational opportunities Thursday, Sept. 10.
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  FWC announces new way to report gopher tortoise sightings

  Tuesday, September 8, 2020 -  To report a tortoise sighting or notify the FWC of a sick, injured or dead tortoise, simply visit MyFWC.com/GopherTortoise and click on the button that reads “Report Gopher Tortoise Sightings.”