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Florida FWC boat stops have uncovered all these crimes

Florida FWC boat stops have uncovered all these crimes, but DeSantis has banned them

DeSantis' Florida Boater Freedom Initiative bans FWC vessel safety inspections that uncover BUI, boat safety and fishing regulations violations.

The Palm Beach Post · 3d

Florida FWC boat stops have uncovered all these crimes, but DeSantis on verge of banning

DeSantis' Florida Boater Freedom Initiative bans FWC vessel safety inspections that uncover BUI, boat safety and fishing regulations violations.

Axios Tampa Bay on MSN · 1d

How new laws will reshape boating in Florida

Changes to Florida's boating laws are on the horizon. Why it matters: The Sunshine State is home to the most boats in the nation, with just over a million registered last year, and also sees the most accidents on the water: 685 in 2024.

Florida votes to move forward with bear hunt

Naples Daily News on MSN · 19h

Live updates: FWC propose hound, bait use for Florida bear hunt; vote expected later today

FWC is meeting May 21 in Ocala to discuss rules for a 23-day Florida bear hunt in December. Follow along for latest updates.

Florida Phoenix · 16h

FWC advances proposal for first Florida bear hunt in a decade

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first bear hunt in Florida in nearly a decade, to take place later this year. Commissioners will return for a final vote in August.

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN · 1h

Florida bear hunt inches closer to reality

OCALA, Fla. - Florida is one step closer to a bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation voted four to one Wednesday in favor of the hunt in a preliminary vote. About 170 people spoke during yesterday’s meeting. People packed into four extra rooms, and FWC got more than 13,000 comments online about the controversial topic.

WPLG Local 101h

FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning May 24

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching its 2025 Lionfish challenge on May 24, to help remove the ...

16hon MSN

Great white shark caught on video by FWC off Florida coast in 'rare but thrilling' sighting

FWC biologists captured video of a great white shark off the Florida Gulf Coat in a "rare and thrilling sighting." ...

The St. Lucie News-Tribune on MSN1d

Ahead of Florida Python Challenge, FWC shows how to capture Burmese pythons in Florida

The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition created by FWC to encourage participants to remove pythons from seven ...

2don MSN

2 hospitalized after boat strikes Florida Keys reef and flips over, FWC cops say

Two people were hospitalized after their boat struck a coral reef off the Florida Keys Saturday, May 17, 2025, according to ...

AZ Animals on MSN1h

The Hidden Dangers of Outdoor Adventures in Florida

During a single week this month, two people were killed by wildlife in Florida. The first was Robert Markel, who was killed ...

1don MSN

Can I trap a snake in my yard in Florida? What to know about wildlife laws

Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, state firearm laws to know and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill ...

2don MSN

FWC urges boating safety ahead of summer season

As National Safe Boating Week gets underway, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials are reminding boaters to stay alert and prepared, especially ahead of the busy Memorial ...

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN2d

Governor DeSantis holds press conference with FWC

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be speaking in Panama City on Monday morning. Few details have been released, but the ...

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