Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its

Oct 8, 2020 · Python removal agents working for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently broke the record for the longest Burmese python eliminated in Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's purpose is to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The Florida Constitution authorizes the commission to enact rules and regulations regarding these resources.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is a Florida government agency founded in 1999 and headquartered in Tallahassee. It manages and regulates the state's fish and wildlife resources, and enforces related laws.

Nov 19, 2024 · The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission manages the state’s fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. This includes more than 575 species of wildlife, 500 species of saltwater fish and 200 species of freshwater fish.

Securing expansive, connected land is vital for the survival of Florida panthers, with adult males requiring about 200 square miles to thrive. Habitat fragmentation forces these endangered animals to cross roadways, leading to increased vehicle collisions.

Mar 1, 2022 · Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) works year-round to prevent, control and manage invasive plants and animals on nearly 1.5 million acres of public land? These non-native, invasive species can destroy natural areas, damage critical habitat and out-compete native wildlife for food.

The South Florida Deer Research Project, one of the largest white-tailed deer studies conducted in the country, is now complete. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission worked with University of Georgia, Virginia Tech, Jones Center at Ichauway, and several other partners to learn more about how water levels, predation and hunting impact deer …

Apr 12, 2024 · The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has dozens and dozens of trail cameras set up around South Florida’s wilderness areas in order to collect wildlife intel. Until...

Jan 19, 2025 · If you see a manatee that appears to be suffering from cold stress, you should call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife Alert Hotline at (888) 404-3922.