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FWC: Recreational, Commercial Stone Crab Harvest Season in Florida Ends May 2
Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab season in state and federal waters will end on May 2, with the last day of harvest being May 1. […]
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FWC: Atlantic Red Porgy, Hogfish, Blueline Tilefish and Grouper Seasons Reopen May 1
The following species will reopen to recreational harvest on May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: red porgy; hogfish; blueline tilefish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth, and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby. […]
Brevard Crime News
Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers Find 300 Pounds of Illegally Imported Conch, Stone Crab on Fishing Vessel
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officers discovered nearly 300 pounds of illegally imported queen conch and stone crab in a large compartment during a resource inspection on a fishing vessel returning from the Bahamas. […]
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Florida Fish and Wildlife: Warmer Temperatures Mean Alligators are More Active and Visible in Brevard
Be alligator aware on the Space Coast. Warmer temperatures mean alligators are more active and visible. Learn how you and your pets can stay safe when in or near the water by checking the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s tips. […]
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Florida Fish and Wildlife: April 15 Marks the Start of the Bat Maternity Season in Brevard
If you have some uninvited houseguests of the bat variety, April 15 marks the start of the bat maternity season and is the very last day to legally exclude them from your home or building until mid-August.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife, St. Johns River Water Management Collaborate On Stick Marsh Restoration Project
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) are collaborating on a large-scale habitat restoration project on the St. Johns Water Management Area, also known as Stick Marsh/Farm 13 in Brevard and Indian River counties. […]
Brevard Crime News
FWC: Multi-Year Investigation ‘Operation Viper’ Leads to Charges of Illegal Trafficking Venomous Snakes
On January 12, 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement filed charges against eight individuals, ranging from second-degree misdemeanors to third-degree felonies related to the illegal trafficking of venomous and prohibited snakes. […]
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FWC: November is Manatee Awareness Month, Important Time for Boaters to Be Cautious
November is Manatee Awareness Month, an important time for boaters to go slow and look out below to watch for manatees as they travel to warmer water sites around the state. […]
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FWC: This Fall is Ideal Time to Exclude Bats From Your Home, Other Structures
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises the public that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other structures. Exclusion is not permitted during the bat maternity season, which officially concluded on Aug. 15. […]
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission: Recreational Harvest of Goliath Grouper in State Waters Open Oct. 15
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will soon accept applications for the first harvest of goliath grouper in state waters since 1990. […]
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Federal Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Flounder Recreational Harvest to Close Oct. 15
The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will close on October 15 and remain closed through November 30, reopening Dec. 1. This closed season will provide additional protection to vulnerable flounder during pre-spawning aggregations. […]
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to Host 25th Annual Florida State Fish Art Contest
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is excited to announce the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest is now open. Since 1997, the contest has grown into an internationally recognized youth conservation program, drawing thousands of entries each year from across the country. […]
