FWC News
Showing 1 through 10 of 1036 articles
-
FWC reminds boaters National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24
Friday, May 17, 2024 - To reduce the number of boating accidents, the FWC encourages boaters to pay attention, maintain 360-degree awareness at all times and take a boater safety course. -
ICYMI: Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund Cast $400,000 Lifeline to Revive Lake George
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Thanks to this funding, the project will meticulously restore the lake's submerged vegetation with the construction of protective enclosures around eelgrass to foster its growth. -
FWC, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Florida State Parks partnering with American Canoe Association for ‘Kayaking 101’ instruction to kick off National Safe Boating Week
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Now in its third year, this annual event has produced significant results. -
FWC identifies vessel of interest in fatal Key Biscayne boating accident
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - On May 11, FWC officers were notified of a boating incident in Biscayne Bay near Nixon Beach Sandbar in Miami-Dade County. -
Keep Florida the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World, become a Florida Friendly Angler today!
Monday, May 13, 2024 - This free, self-paced, online course is perfect for new and experienced anglers who want to learn about best fishing practices, protecting fish habitat and marine fisheries management. -
Applications for alligator harvest permits open today, including new Alligator Super Hunt
Friday, May 3, 2024 - Random drawings are held to distribute all available alligator harvest permits. -
FWC conducting aquatic habitat enhancement in Everglades WMA Complex
Friday, May 3, 2024 - An aerial treatment of selective aquatic herbicides will target up to a total of 1,050 acres of invasive cattail. -
FWC secures conservation benefit with the partial release of easements at Split Oak Forest WEA
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - The FWC will only consider the release of conservation easements to achieve a net positive benefit. The lands received by the FWC in this exchange represent a 25:1 offset of the direct loss of 60 acres of habitat within Split Oak Forest WEA’s conservation easement, a 17:1 return on upland habitat, and 6:1 gains in gopher tortoise habitat. -
FWC recognizes “Super” Sid Pennington as Sonya Rood Volunteer of the Year
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - The award recognizes one volunteer who demonstrates superior performance resulting in exemplary achievement for the FWC. -
Recreational harvest of Gulf red grouper closes July 1
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - The 2024 recreational season will be closed from July 1 through Dec. 31, consistent with the closure in Gulf federal waters.