University of Florida researchers have discovered that a tick common to the southeastern United States may harbor an unusual virus that belongs to the family Arenaviridae. Some arenaviruses are assoc…
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Northwest Florida blue crab trap closure ended early
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps may be placed back in state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) from the Florida/Alabama state line through the Franklin/Wakulla county line.
Traps had t…
FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report
FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report
DNA test helps identify bear that bit teenager in Eastpoint
Using DNA test results, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has identified the bear that bit a teenager on Dec. 21 in an Eastpoint neighborhood.
Genetic samples…
FWC Law Enforcement Report
FWC Law Enforcement Report
Florida Trail Association’s January activity calendar
All activities are free except as noted however donations from non-members are welcome & will be solicited. More details can be found in our meet up sites, http://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/ and…
Bear bites girl in Eastpoint
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to an incident where a bear bit a 15-year-old girl in Eastpoint, Franklin County on Dec. 21. The girl was walking her dog when sh…
Blue crab trap closure in northwest Florida starts Jan. 5
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps must be removed from some northwest Florida waters before Jan. 5, the first day of a 10-day trap closure.
Blue crab traps may not be in state waters (sh…
Buy your next FWC license on your phone using new app
Ready to hunt or fish but still need your license? Buying a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) license has never been easier with the new Fish-Hunt-FL application for Android, Ap…
Many holiday goodies available – some under the fish attractor ‘tree’
So this holiday season, how would it be if the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) put some more fish under the tree? Well, that is exactly what we have done for you all around th…