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WMA photo contest
*(Split Oak Forest WEA – FWC photo by David Moynahan) Join the photo contest celebrating 75 years of Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today is launching its 75 Years Wild photo contest encouraging people to explore the natural beauty of Florida’s Wildlife Management Area system. Across the state, the […]
2017 manatee survey
FWC encouraged by 2017 manatee survey The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reported a preliminary count of 6,620 manatees in Florida waters. A team of 15 observers from 10 organizations counted 3,488 manatees on Florida’s east coast and 3,132 on the west coast of the state. The FWC is encouraged by a third […]
Snook to reopen in Gulf waters
The recreational harvest season for one of Florida’s premier fish, snook, reopens March 1 in Florida’s Gulf of Mexico state and adjacent federal waters, including Everglades National Park and Monroe County. The season will remain open through April 30. In the Gulf, anglers may keep one snook per day that is not less than 28 […]
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Naples
*(Tabby Deltart tests out her new fishing skills at the Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Panacea. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Kids’ Fishing Clinics are statewide events that introduce kids to saltwater fishing and ethical angling. April 21, 2012 Amanda Nalley) Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, […]
Gag Grouper 4-County Gulf Region Workshops
FWC staff is gathering public input on the recreational gag grouper season in Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties. Staff have received stakeholder requests for a longer season in this area, which is currently open yearly from April 1 through June 30. Gulf state waters outside of that area and all Gulf federal waters are […]