Shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along Florida’s coasts but as shorelines get busier, species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks …
When fishing for tarpon this season, be sure to use best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) consulted a number of external partners, including charter captains, Salt Strong and …
Panama City, Fla. – Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida), the state’s leading organization dedicated to marine fisheries conservation, education and advocacy, joined the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and the Florida Fish and Wildlife …
An endangered smalltooth sawfish is recovering today after being rescued from Cudjoe Key and transported to Mote Marine Laboratory’s facility yesterday. A member of the public reported the animal swimming in circles in Cudjoe Bay. Biologists with the …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day. You can find events, proclamations and fun ways to celebrate by visiting GopherTortoiseDayFL.com and by using #GopherTortoiseDay on social media. Here …
We’ll say it; we need your help! The Everglades is a big place, and it can be challenging to create and analyze reliable data about its wide variety of wildlife. That’s where you come in. The Everglades Wildlife Watch is a new Florida Fish and Wildlife …
On April 6, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received reports from partners working Operation Vigilant Sentry, advising of a Cuban chug inbound on the oceanside approximately 3 miles south of Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West. FWC …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic habitat restoration within West Bay (St. Andrew Bay) in Panama City during April and May. FWC staff will first harvest native seagrass from abundant beds on site and …
Photos available Florida’s 13 bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes attracted to human-made structures, including buildings undergoing construction. If you have bats roosting in buildings, the Florida Fish …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control in portions of Lake Cypress the week of April 15, weather permitting. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is …
Two Catch a Florida Memory anglers have had a record-setting spring, reeling in three new Saltwater State Records this year so far! In January 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management …
On Friday, March 29, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Law Enforcement K-9 team responded to assist with a search for a missing hunter within the Green Swamp East Wildlife Management Area. The hunter was dropped off for a turkey …
Following confirmation of Florida’s first known case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in June 2023, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are hosting the following …
St. Lucie, FL – In honor of the late FWC Senior Investigator Kyle Lee Patterson's profound contributions to his community and his enduring legacy, a special dedication ceremony took place on March 29, unveiling the marker designating a portion of State …
Photos available Spring has arrived and wildlife is becoming more active, including our state’s black bears. With this increase in activity, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing ways to be BearWise® to help prevent …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this …
Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to cast your lines during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) license-free freshwater fishing weekend! This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 6 and 7 and …
Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther License Plate whether you are renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time. Staff with the …
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Atlantic state waters will close on April 1 and remain closed through April 30. Last year, the FWC Commission approved a rule to establish an April recreational spawning season closure consistent with the …
Photos and video available Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they naturally disperse from their winter refuges. …
