The highly successful Wildlife Alert
Reward Program is just one example of how citizens help us
protect and manage our fish and wildlife resources by providing
information. Use the phone numbers and links below to get in
touch with us about any number of issues.
Angler Tag Return
Hotline: Call 800-367-4461.
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
Burmese Pythons, other nonnative (exotic)
reptiles: Call 888-IVEGOT1, or use the online form.
Catch an Unusual or Exotic
Fish?
Coral Reef Conservation Program:
Use this site to report marine debris found when
diving, snorkeling or boating.
Fish Kill Hotline: Call 800-636-0511, or submit a fish kill
report.
Learn more about fish kills.
Horseshoe Crab Nesting Activity:
Call 866-252-9326 or
submit a horseshoe crab survey.
Injured or Orphaned
Wildlife: Information on how to report injured or
orphaned wildlife in need of assistance.
Manatees: Report sick,
dead, injured or tagged manatees by calling Wildlife Alert:
888-404-3922.
Marine Turtles: Report
dead or injured marine turtles by calling Wildlife Alert: 888-404-3922.
Nuisance
Alligators: Call 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).
Nuisance Wildlife:
Information on who to contact regarding nuisance wildlife in your
area.
Oil, Fuel or Hazardous Material Spills in
Florida Waters: Call 800-320-0519.
Red Tide Status Line:
Toll-free inside Florida only - 866-300-9399.
Outside Florida - 727-552-2448.
Right Whale
Sightings: Georgia residents call 800-2-SAVE-ME.
Smalltooth Sawfish
Sightings
Waterway Markers -
Missing or Damaged: Call 866-405-BUOY (866-405-2869).
Whooping Crane
Sightings
Wild Bird
Die-offs
Wildlife Alert: Report wildlife
law violations. Call 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922). Cellular phone
users, call *FWC or #FWC.
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