Locals and those abroad know Florida as the canoe capital of the world. Every year, the warmer months see canoes, kayaks, and tubes floating down Blackwater River, Coldwater Creek, and Juniper Creek.…
Lewis Blanton said he was out with his son, his son's friend, and their dog checking on his garden at his Chumuckla home when he found an enormous rattle snake. "I almost stepped on it," he said. "It…
Today, Governor Scott and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Floridians and visitors will be able to fish without a saltwater recreational fishing license on June 7 and 8…
What better time to highlight all the public access points to outdoor recreation provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) than June, Great Outdoors Month.
FWC works …
Fishing is an important part of the Florida lifestyle as well as its economy. In spite of the obvious benefits, this leisure-time activity, on occasion, can lead to problems for birds and other wildl…
Back by popular demand, “Planting a Refuge for Wildlife” is now available to property owners eager to increase the number and variety of animals in their yard.
The 40-page booklet, revised and upd…
Agriculture areas of Santa Rosa County’s roadways are experiencing high volumes of agriculture equipment on the roadways. These oversized tractors are entitled to use Florida roadways moving from one…
Florida Forest Service crews responded to seven wildfires Wednesday; 15 acres were on fire in the Garcon Point area. Bagdad Volunteer Fire Department was on scene for structure defense at the Garcon …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its meeting today near Tallahassee announced a partnership with three other conservation organizations to help the northern bobwhite (qu…
