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FWC makes python hunting more rewarding
(Eric Bramblet checking out a python caught in Big Cypress) *(via MyFWC) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched new programs to encourage the public to help remove nonnative Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem and surrounding area. Two new programs and a new FWC Executive Order provides incentives and expanded […]
Free Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic coming up on St. George Island
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic on St. George Island June 10. The free, day-long clinic is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the St. George Island State Park, 1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive. Advance registration is required. To register or get more information, email […]
Major alligator violations uncovered by FWC!
FWC uncovers major alligator violations in long-term covert investigation! On Wednesday, May 24, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers arrested nine suspects for violations of Florida’s laws pertaining to possession of American alligator, alligator egg harvesting, interstate transport of alligator eggs and hatchlings, falsifying official records, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to commit […]
Discounted bear-resistant trash cans
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Seminole County are teaming up to provide bear-resistant trash cans to county residents at discounted rates. The FWC awarded Seminole County a $200,000 BearWise grant to help reduce prices for residents living within the Urban Bear Management Area (west of Interstate 4). “Eliminating food sources, such […]
Fishing booms in the Everglades
Locals and visitors have been reporting fantastic panfish catches! Exotic panfish, such as oscar and Mayan cichlid, are biting almost as fast as you can cast or bait your hook. Low water levels in the marsh are concentrating fish in the L-67A and other canals of the Everglades Wildlife Management Area, and anglers are frequently […]