Recent News
September 16, 2010
Oiled wildlife retrievals in Northwest Florida continue to decline - so much so that special teams to retrieve and transport visibly oiled wildlife are no longer needed in Florida.
September 15, 2010
The recreational harvest season for snook will be open from Sept. 17 to Dec. 15 in Florida's Atlantic state and federal waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. Catch-and-release-only fishing for snook still is legal in all other areas.
September 13, 2010
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Liberty County.
September 13, 2010
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Jackson County.
September 13, 2010
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Gulf County.
September 09, 2010
To conserve and improve Florida's premier freshwater fisheries for residents and visitors, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been working with the public to develop a long-term Black Bass Management Plan. The FWC now seeks public review and comment on the first draft of the plan.
September 09, 2010
With the start of football season, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds event organizers and other Floridians about a law prohibiting the release of more than nine lighter-than-air balloons within a 24-hour period.
September 09, 2010
The recreational harvest season for bay scallops closes on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2010
At the height of the oil spill, FWC employees tirelessly carried out responsibilities to protect our precious natural resources and preserve the scenic beauty of our great state.
September 07, 2010
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Walton Community Council will host a lecture on living safely with bears Thursday, Sept. 16, from 7-8:30 p.m.
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