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  FWC celebrates 75 years of wildlife management area conservation success  In 2017, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the wildlife management area system, one of the state’s greatest natural treasures. The FWC oversees this statewide network of remote and scenic lands, managing them for conservation and […]

By Tony Young As sure as I eat black-eyed peas and collard greens with hog jowls every New Year’s Day, we Americans love our traditions. Whether it’s our taste in music, what we wear, what and how we celebrate, or what we like to eat, our culture is centered on tradition. For hunters, our passion […]

Southwest Region Tenoroc Public Shooting Range Polk County 3755 Tenoroc Mine Road Lakeland, FL 33805 Tenoroc Fish Management Area via Exit 38 off I-4 Contact (863) 668-5795 Hours Monday, Thursday and Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st […]

By Katie Purcell A hunt or fishing trip inspires joy and memories that last well beyond the excursion. The lure of serenity and solidarity drives many of us to the woods or water. But it is often the camaraderie – the sharing with others our passion for the outdoors – that we value most. Introducing […]

Mutton snapper management changes effective Jan. 1 Several mutton snapper management changes go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. These changes were approved at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) September meeting. Starting Jan. 1, the following changes will be in effect: Recreational, commercial, importation and sale minimum size limits will be 18 inches […]