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• 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.

• April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season

  Friday, April 7, 2023 -  April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is also the last day to legally exclude bats that are roosting in your home or building.

• 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.

• FWC April 11 workshop in Okaloosa County encourages gopher tortoise conservation

  Thursday, March 30, 2023 -  The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that could assist participants with establishing local gopher tortoise protection policies.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Levy County

  Monday, March 27, 2023 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• Go slow and look out below – manatees are on the move

  Thursday, March 23, 2023 -  Spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for manatees as the slow-moving mammals naturally disperse from their winter refuges, traveling to other parts of the state and beyond.

• Spring brings more activity from Florida’s wildlife

  Wednesday, March 22, 2023 -  By becoming more aware of spring wildlife activity, Florida residents and visitors alike can help conserve our native species and reduce conflicts with them.

• Tips to safely co-exist with alligators

  Monday, March 13, 2023 -  Warmer temperatures mean alligators are more active and visible. The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water.

• Nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts for sea turtles and waterbirds

  Friday, March 10, 2023 -  To help nesting sea turtles and waterbirds, give them space, minimize disturbances, and keep beaches clean and dark.

• Have bats in your home? Exclusions should occur before April bat maternity season starts

  Thursday, March 9, 2023 -  Bat maternity season runs April 15 through Aug. 14 and during that time, it is illegal to block bats from their roosts.