Written by Amanda Nalley, FWC Wednesday, 18 July 2012 18:32
The 2012 recreational and commercial spiny lobster seasons will open soon, beginning with the two-day spiny lobster recreational season July 25 and 26.
The regular commercial and recreational lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31.
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 Kathy Barco, Chairman, FWC Tuesday, 18 October 2011 10:33
We are incredibly fortunate to have a vast system of public lands in Florida. Over the years, the state has acquired a range of local and state parks, forests and a wildlife management area system that is one of the largest in the nation. These
Written by Kevin Baxter, FWC Monday, 16 July 2012 16:30
If you go saltwater fishing in this state, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) researchers want to learn about your experiences and opinions through the new online Florida Saltwater Fishing Panel.
Anyone with a valid Florida saltwater
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 Tony Young, FWC Friday, 30 September 2011 10:48
Football season is in full swing, and the 2011-12 hunting season is cranking up. Heck, in Zone A, they’re already into general gun season. But for the rest of us, I’d like to cover the rules and regulations regarding two hunting seasons that are
Written by Amanda Nalley, FWC Monday, 09 July 2012 09:11
The federal and state recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico waters has been extended six days.
The season will close July 17, with the last day of the season being July 16.
NOAA Fisheries decided to extend the season because bad weather
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
Written by Tony Young, FWC Thursday, 08 September 2011 17:02
Even though you can hardly tell, summer is almost over. Kids have returned to school, football is back on TV and hunting season’s already been going on a month now in South Florida.
Most of us have already finished our preseason scouting, and
Written by Alan Lamarche Sunday, 08 July 2012 09:25
Lil' Daniel Lamarche served as First Mate when his grandfather took two plantation managers fishing out of Shell Point, in Wakulla County, Florida. The two adults had a great catch, but the First Mate did pretty well himself.
Written by DEP Tuesday, 27 December 2011 18:58
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states.
America’
Written by Tony Young, FWC Tuesday, 02 August 2011 08:21
With the dog days of summer upon us, it’s hard to think about hunting. But if you’re between the ages of 16 and 36, and haven’t yet taken the state’s hunter safety class – now’s just the time to be thinking about it. Many of these classes, offered stat
Written by Alan Lamarche Monday, 02 July 2012 08:27
Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Captain Jeff Swift and brother-in-law John Eudy came down from Albany to go grouper fishing with Major Alan Lamarche of Plantation Security, Inc. on opening day of the gag grouper season. Thirteen year old Daniel Lamarche
Written by Jessica Basham, FWC Monday, 05 December 2011 20:29
One, two, three, four: cardinals, finches and chickadees. How many birds can you count in your backyard this winter?
While you may not hear their boisterous whistles and tweets like you do in spring, birds are still in your backyard.
Written by Tony Young, FWC Saturday, 01 October 2011 16:09
2011-2012 Florida Hunting Season Dates
(Seasons and dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; Wakulla County is located in Zone D.)
Wild hogs, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, skunks, nutrias, beavers and coyotes may be taken year-round.
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