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Florida revamps red snapper fishing after court issues ban in South Atlantic

The FWC rescinded an executive order expanding red snapper fishing in state waters. The post Florida revamps red snapper fishing after court issues ban in South Atlantic appeared...

Florida settles with biologist it fired over Charlie Kirk-related post

FWC Python Challenge accepting registration for July event in Everglades

The 2025 Python Challenge drew more than 900 participants from 30 different states to remove the massive snakes. The post FWC Python Challenge accepting registration for July event...

Delaware Wildlife Action Plan approved through 2035

The US Fish and Wildlife Service gives its approval to Delaware's ten-year Wildlife Action Plan.

Wildlife Conservation Police Are Searching Thousands of Flock Cameras for ICE

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) police are performing dozens of license plate lookups on Flock cameras for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), acc...

AGFC adjusts fishing and hunting regulations, sets waterfowl season dates

ARKANSAS — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at Thursday’s meeting at the University of Arkansas at Monticello unanimously approved a regulations package incorporating more tha...

Individual Fined for Unlawful Fishing Practices

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Federal’s FireStick Technology

Texas approves Federal FireStick system for 2026–27 muzzleloader season, allowing compatible rifles and breech-encased propellant ignition. Update modernizes hunting rules for safe...

Want to hunt gators in Florida? Applications are now open statewide

Florida’s statewide alligator hunt applications are now open, but drought may impact access.

Florida officials urge caution as alligator mating season begins

Florida Fish and Wildlife reminds residents to stay safe during alligator mating season, which starts in April.

Individual Fined for Illegal Fishing Practices

Court sanctions FWC supervisor for handling of Charlie Kirk-related firing

Weekly Forecast (5.12.26 – 5.18.26)

In this week's forecast, we've got an excellent writeup on targeting juvenile tarpon in the lagoon from Knox Robinson -- plus, if you're looking for adventure or just in need of a...

Dive 1st Aid Teams Up With Florida’s Lionfish Challenge

Dive 1st Aid announced its support for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Lionfish Challenge.

‘Shocked at What We Caught.’ Florida Fisherman Pulls in a New State-Record Catfish on His Home River

"Once he rolled up top and we saw him, my buddy just threw the net in the bottom of the boat” The post ‘Shocked at What We Caught.’ Florida Fisherman Pulls in a New State-Record Ca...

Country Thunder is no friend of sea turtles, or following protocol

Event promoters are already selling tickets even as the event's status remains in question. The post Country Thunder is no friend of sea turtles, or following protocol appeared fir...

Sloth World: State agency launching task force to change rules following 55 sloth deaths

'Accountability requires action.' The post Sloth World: State agency launching task force to change rules following 55 sloth deaths appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns &...

Florida tightens rules on capturing giant manta rays but stops short of full ban

Move follows upsetting viral video of ray being manhandled into unmarked boat in Florida waters last yearWildlife officials in Florida will continue to allow threatened giant manta...

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Continues Its Investment in the NWTF Mission

The National Wild Turkey Federation received $350,000 from Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund to boost habitat conservation, research, and hunting programs across the U.S.,...

Idaho Fish and Game Warns Against “Rescuing” Baby Wildlife This Spring

Look, but don’t touch: Idaho Fish and Game issues Spring warning for baby wildlife

With spring in the air and baby wildlife season in full bloom, Idaho Fish and Game is issuing an important reminder to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts: "Enjoy the sight, but remembe...

AGFF Commissioners' Cup slated for May 16

HOT SPRINGS — 2026 marks the eighth year of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation’s Commissioners’ Cup Youth Bass Fishing Tournament, presented by Xpress Boats. The one-day tournam...

Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it

Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawns and other young wildl...

Florida bat boxes must beat the heat

Some artificial roost models prevent overheating and attract bats The post Florida bat boxes must beat the heat appeared first on The Wildlife Society.