Written by Tony Young, FWC Thursday, 02 February 2012 09:54
It seems the deer in my neck of the woods have been a lot more nocturnal than usual, and my hunting season has been pitiful thus far.
As I type this, I have harvested only one deer. Now I did shoot a nice fall gobbler sporting an 11-inch beard
Written by Dan Tonsmeire Tuesday, 31 January 2012 22:17
On January 25th ten “Shallow Seagrass” caution markers were installed delineating shallow seagrass beds from Carrabelle to the east end of Lanark Reef to protect seagrasses from being scarred by boaters unfamiliar with the area depths and habitats. The
Written by DEP Friday, 20 January 2012 14:17
Tallahassee - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service is pleased to congratulate the winners of the 2011 Florida State Parks Photo Contest. First place winner Jean Clark’s photo, Bobcats, was taken at Ellie Schiller Homo
Written by Cynthia Paulson, Palmetto Expeditions Tuesday, 10 January 2012 09:12
WATERS JOURNEY: Following the Water to Wakulla Springs
Saturday, January 21, 20128:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Guided tour following the journey of water as it flows underground from Tallahassee through the longest and deepest cave system in the
Written by Amanda Nalley, FWC Friday, 27 January 2012 11:37
Red drum and spotted seatrout management changes made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at their November 2011 meeting will take effect Feb. 1. Many of these changes mean more angling opportunities, including increased
Written by Jessica Basham, FWC Tuesday, 17 January 2012 13:11
It’s not a typical winter morning in Florida. Most of the state is 70 degrees and it’s January! Everything outside is brown, bare and dull. The only noise is the rustling of leaves and the coo of mourning doves. Then, loud and clear in t
Written by Tony Young, FWC Tuesday, 03 January 2012 14:05
The white-tailed deer is the most popular game animal pursued each winter by Florida’s more than 200,000 hunters.
But, there’s another big-game species that’s hunted quite a bit too and is especially popular with hunters in the southern and central part
Written by Amanda Nalley, FWC Friday, 27 January 2012 07:12
Several species of grouper, including black, red, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, rock hind and red hind will close to recreational harvest from Feb. 1 through March 31 in Gulf of Mexico state waters excluding Monroe County.
Gag grouper, which has been
Written by Carli Segelson, FWC Thursday, 12 January 2012 23:14
Florida panthers are off to a rough start in 2012, with three deaths documented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last year, 24 Florida panther deaths were recorded, but FWC biologists also observed 11 radio-collared females
Written by Tony Young, FWC Thursday, 01 December 2011 20:40
There’s finally a chill and certain festiveness in the air as most of us try to take time off from work to enjoy spending quality time with family and friends and reflect on the passing year.
Children will be out of school on winter break soon, and
Written by Kevin Baxter, FWC Wednesday, 04 January 2012 18:38
A cold-related die-off of manatees in early 2011 set the stage for a third straight year with high numbers of deaths for the species.
Biologists with the research arm of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) documented 453 manatee
Written by FWC News Tuesday, 03 January 2012 23:19
Anglers! Spotted Seatrout recreational season opened in South Florida January 1.
Due to new management efforts, recreational fishing for spotted seatrout will no longer close in state waters! Visit MyFWC.com for more.
Written by Robin Will, Supervisory Refuge Ranger, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Friday, 28 October 2011 05:59
Permits are still available for the following hunts:
St. Vincent Archery - Nov. 16 - Nov. 19, 2011
St. Vincent Primitive Weapons - Jan. 19 - Jan. 21, 2012
There are 5 Primitive Weapons permits available and 144 Archery Permits available as of this
Written by Alan Lamarche Friday, 30 December 2011 15:57
Brothers Russ (11) and Clayton (9) Goldsberry went fishing with Mom (Amy) and Dad (Ben) and Cousin Charley Fowinkle over the holidays. Russ and Clayton caught and released about 75 Sea Bass and kept the 10 fattest ones for supper. They were
Written by Bob Wattendorf, FWC Wednesday, 28 December 2011 12:43
As many of us prepare to hang a calendar for the new year and we flip the pages to glance in awe at photographs featuring nature’s beauty – from wild habitats to fish and wildlife or outdoor recreation – it is a good time to reflect on what it takes
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