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FWC: have a safety plan before the storm, learn how to prevent unwanted wildlife encounters
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Severe thunderstorms with the potential to produce high winds and hail are expected across parts of northwest Florida on Friday, Jan. 12. -
FWC: New panther license plate available
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - The new design features a striking photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973, along with her kitten. -
FWC invites public to Harris Chain Open House
Monday, December 11, 2023 - The event will be held on Jan. 24, 2024, from 3-8 p.m. at The Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg, FL 34748. -
Boaters encouraged to be on the lookout during right whale calving season
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - This endangered species is extremely hard to spot and collisions with vessels put passengers and crew at risk and could cause injury or death to right whales. -
FWC Commissioners review proposed rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - The proposed amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees. -
FWC seeks public input on native plant list
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - The FWC is seeking public input on a draft addendum to the State Wildlife Action Plan. The purpose of this addendum is to incorporate 596 native plant species into the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need list. -
FWC to meet Dec. 5 in Orlando
Monday, November 20, 2023 - For the full Dec. 5 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” -
Go slow, look out below when on the water this Manatee Awareness Month
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - As temperatures start to dip in the fall, manatees travel to Florida springs, power plant discharge areas and other warm-water sites to overwinter until temperatures rise again in the spring. -
Zone D’s deer season begins tomorrow, Oct. 21
Friday, October 20, 2023 - Zone D's deer season starts tomorrow, Oct. 21, with new CWD hunting regulations in place. -
FWC, FDACS hold two additional CWD public meetings prior to hunting season in affected zone
Thursday, October 19, 2023 - The meetings provided information about new hunting regulations for the area, sampling and testing procedures, chronic wasting disease, and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies.