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MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Official page for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. More info: http://myfwc.com. Conduct safety training and classes for hunters and boaters.

Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-FWCC

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is the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissi

on official page. Specialty FWC pages:
➡️ FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute:
➡️ HuntFlorida: .FWC
➡️ Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail:
➡️ Freshwater Fishing:
➡️ Invasive Lionfish:
➡️ Saltwater Fishing:
➡️ Volunteers: FWC Volunteers
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Scientific data drives management decisions for fish and wildlife populations and their habitats. Trained and sworn officers enforce rules that protect fish and wildlife and keep Florida's waterways safe for millions of boaters. Enable quality hunting, fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities, due to management of fish, wildlife and habitats. In the event of natural and other disasters, officers also cooperate with local, state and federal partners, using the agency's specialized equipment and extensive knowledge about Florida's aquatic and upland environments. Provide information about human-wildlife interactions; conservation; fish and wildlife habitats; protected species; and hunting, fishing, boating and outdoor recreational opportunities. Teaches classes in outdoor recreational activities, such as bird-watching, fishing and hunting. Coordinate programs, such as Kids' Fishing Clinics, specifically for people who traditionally have not participated in outdoor activities.

09/14/2026

🚨LIVE NOW with Governor DeSantis🚨

09/14/2026

🔊 Sound UP for full immersion

Witnessing (and hearing👂) a scene like the one featured on this Florida Wildlife Magazine Cover can be truly breathtaking! This 1963 cover features beautiful roseate spoonbills that Floridians have observed for many years.

From eye-catching oystercatchers to peregrine falcons to white pelicans, there are countless feathered flocks that are passing through the state during this time of year, Fall migration. Florida’s Fall bird migration season peaks from September to November. Migratory birds join resident birds at stop over sites within the Atlantic Flyway and have been documented in Florida for decades. America250FL

Learn more about bird migration here: bit.ly/FWC_BirdMigration

Twenty-five years after September 11, we remember the lives lost and honor the courage, compassion, and selflessness tha...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after September 11, we remember the lives lost and honor the courage, compassion, and selflessness that emerged from unimaginable tragedy. We honor their memory by serving others and carrying forward the spirit of unity that brought our nation together. We will never forget.

Teaching Generations for Generations Lasting stewardship for Florida’s natural resources begins with one powerful tool: ...
09/10/2026

Teaching Generations for Generations

Lasting stewardship for Florida’s natural resources begins with one powerful tool: education! As seen on classroom walls for generations, this vibrant 1980s artwork captures the diversity of Florida’s wildlife, underscoring education’s pivotal role in the future of conservation. America250FL

Learn more about the role you play in conserving our resources: bit.ly/Education_FWC

Recently, Leland, a 75-pound pet sulcata tortoise, escaped from the home he shares with his family in Walton County. The...
09/09/2026

Recently, Leland, a 75-pound pet sulcata tortoise, escaped from the home he shares with his family in Walton County. The 11-year-old nonnative tortoise was spotted walking on a major road by a construction crew who called FWC officers for assistance. Our officers picked him up and placed him with a qualified owner. Days later, they learned Leland was also wanted by the Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida!

FWC officers and Walton County deputies worked together to reunite Leland with his family and provided some tips to help keep the adventurous tortoise at home!

Thank you to all of the officers who helped get Leland back to his family safely.

If you have a nonnative pet, don’t let it loose! Whether accidentally escaped or intentionally released, nonnative pets let loose into Florida’s ecosystems can have negative impacts on our native wildlife and can end up in unsafe situations themselves. Making sure your pet’s housing and enclosures are appropriate for the species and escape-proof helps protect native wildlife and your pet!

Have a nonnative pet you can no longer care for? Learn about our Exotic Pet Amnesty Program here: bit.ly/ExoticPetAmnestyProgram_FWC

Photo of the Freeport tortoise in action: WMBB News 13

Last night in Wakulla County, a boater’s family reported him overdue after he failed to return from the day’s fishing tr...
09/06/2026

Last night in Wakulla County, a boater’s family reported him overdue after he failed to return from the day’s fishing trip. FWC officers and the United States Coast Guard immediately sprang into action, searching by both water and air.
Luckily, officers had interacted with the boater earlier in the day and were able to use those coordinates to begin their search. After nearly three hours, USCG aviation spotted a damaged vessel with the captain asleep at the helm. FWC officers on the water made contact and confirmed the boater was unharmed before safely returning him to his family on land.

Thank you to our officers and partners for working hard over the holiday weekend to keep Floridians safe!

🎣 A Day to Fish & Enjoy the Water License Free! 🌊License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day is this Saturday, September 5! Resid...
09/04/2026

🎣 A Day to Fish & Enjoy the Water License Free! 🌊

License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day is this Saturday, September 5! Residents and non-residents can enjoy saltwater fishing without a license, whether you’re casting from shore or heading out on a boat, enjoying time on the water with family and friends.

Fish responsibly! License free does not mean regulation free, seasons, bag and size limits apply. By following the rules and practicing good stewardship, we can help conserve our fisheries for generations to come. 💙🌊

Florida’s nearly endless summer is coming to an unofficial end this Labor Day weekend. If you are heading to the beach f...
09/03/2026

Florida’s nearly endless summer is coming to an unofficial end this Labor Day weekend. If you are heading to the beach for a last hurrah, keep an eye out for nesting sea turtles and tiny hatchlings making their way from their nests to the open waters.

Sea turtle hatchlings face a variety of challenges on their trek to the sea – and you can help them by following these simple tips:
👀 If you spot a nesting sea turtle or hatchlings, keep your distance, remain quiet, and enjoy watching this special moment!
🔦If on the beach at night, don’t use flashlights or cell phone lights. Lights can disorient turtles (especially hatchlings), causing them to get stranded.
🏖️Don’t leave furniture out overnight on the beach. Nesting turtles and hatchlings can become trapped.
🪏Fill in holes you dig on the beach since they can also trap hatchlings or adult sea turtles
📱If you see hatchlings that appear disoriented and are found in an unusual place, such as a roadway or other location headed away from the beach, call the FWC’s 24-hour Wildlife Alert Hotline 888-404-FWCC (3922) for guidance.

More information about nesting sea turtles and how you can help: bit.ly/SeaTurtleProgram_FWC or bit.ly/BeABeachHero

Photos and video by Carli Segelson, FWC

Bumblebees may be your first thought when thinking about pollinators, but we would be remiss if we didn’t mention one of...
09/03/2026

Bumblebees may be your first thought when thinking about pollinators, but we would be remiss if we didn’t mention one of Florida’s most classic pollinators – the hummingbird!

This striking illustration captures a fleeting moment that can be easily missed if you aren’t paying attention: the Ruby-throated hummingbird, one of Florida's most common hummingbirds, regularly drinks the nectar of the native trumpet vine.

In celebration of National Hummingbird Day on September 5th, use our link to learn how to create a friendly garden for both people and pollinators: bit.ly/NativePlantHabitats

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Cover art on 1975 Florida Wildlife Magazine by Wallace Hughes.

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