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Repairs to the Bear Lake Dam and spillway are complete. The popular fishing and camping area in the Blackwater River State Forest is open to the public. The Florida Division of Forestry and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) closed the Bear Lake Recreation Area to the public May 6 after several storms dumped [...]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is accepting applications for anticipated grant funds under the Florida Boating Improvement Program. County governments, municipalities and other governments within Florida are eligible to apply.
The program provides funding through competitive grants for boating-access projects and other boating-related activities on Florida’s coastal and inland waters. Eligible uses of [...]
Even if you are an experienced fisherman, you may find that you need assistance figuring out important nuances on buying a boat for your fishing adventures. You certainly want to purchase the right one - after all, they are not cheap!
Here are a few tips that will help you buy a boat that is [...]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed staff to proceed with submitting draft legislation to the Florida Legislature which, among other provisions, will create a pilot program to test boat anchoring and mooring regulations in various parts of the state.
Public access sites for boaters have diminished because of development of waterfront properties and [...]
FWC sets Dec. 3-4 meeting at Key West
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet at the Doubletree Grand Key Resort at Key West Dec. 3-4.
The Wednesday, Dec. 3 agenda will focus on inland issues, including proposed legislation to clean up boating statutes related to vessels and vessel registration. Also, Commissioners will consider [...]
With an ever-increasing population of boaters and limited boating access sites, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been challenged with providing enough sites for boaters to get their boats into the water. Last month, the agency earned recognition for outstanding efforts in meeting this challenge by winning the Boating Access Program Excellence [...]
The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is going on NOW!
The Show will last until Monday November 3, 2008. The show will feature more than 3 billion dollars worth of boats, yachts, superyachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide. The Boat Show encompasses more than 3 million square [...]
Law enforcement officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) cited a Sawgrass Recreation Park airboat captain, Charles W. Riley, D.O.B 10-28-47, of Tamarac, with failing to report a boating accident, a misdemeanor, and careless operation, an infraction.
The FWC filed the charges after the airboat Riley was driving, a 28-foot Diamondback, took on [...]
Ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for St. Marks boat ramp
Thursday, October 9, 11:30 a.m. The Old Fort Road boat ramp in Wakulla County used by residents of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama noted for long waits for launching and parking problems had a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Now that you’ve decided that you’re going to try a catch a few fish at the nearby lake this spring or summer, you may want to look into fishing boats that will help you to make the most of your trip. Here are a few resources you may want to refer to that will point [...]
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