NRA Basic Pistol Instruction

Don’t Push Back! ⚠
Dolphins and other marine mammals strand when they are sick or injured. Pushing a marine mammal back into the water delays assessment and treatment from trained responders and can lead to further injury and eventual death. If you see a stranded animal, follow these three steps to help:
➡ STOP: Don’t push them back!
➡ CALL: 888-404-3922 Wildlife Alert Hotline
➡ ASSIST: Follow directions from a trained responder

See how you can help prevent strandings on our FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute page: https://bit.ly/3SnASm9

Today we celebrate World Ranger Day! Thank you to Florida State Parks Rangers who strive every day to make your park experiences great, memorable ones while also focusing on the important tasks of conserving and protecting our natural wonders. Join us in honoring Florida State Parks Rangers!

Burmese Python Bonanza
While on night patrol, FWC Officer Rubenstein encountered Alex McDuffie with the South Florida Water Management District Python Elimination Program. Alex was in the process of catching a recently hatched invasive Burmese Python, so the two teamed up to search the area to see if there were more! Sure enough, they found a female python on a nest with 23 unhatched eggs, along with 18 other newly hatched pythons! The pythons and unhatched eggs were removed from the sensitive habitat, helping to prevent future negative impacts to our native wildlife. Great job, Officer Rubenstein and Alex!

If you have a lucky find like this during the 2022 Florida Python Challenge® competition, it could put you in the running for a $2,500 cash prize! Register now: flpythonchallenge.org/

Thanks for the continued support of Governor Ron DeSantis’ and our partnerships with South Florida Water Management District and Big Cypress National Preserve.

Media Release: https://bit.ly/3O8Iypc

See more photos: https://bit.ly/3O6gZwJ

NRA Basic Pistol Instruction updated their business hours.

Veterans Day
Did you know there are more than 300 veterans working for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission? They’re an essential part of our team in every department and office. We are grateful for our FWC veterans and to every veteran (from sea to shining sea) for their dedication and service. We salute you!

I “C-130” you!
Our officers attend different training sessions with various law enforcement partners to increase knowledge and life-saving skills. This specific exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard will enhance emergency sea and water rescues and response. Are you ready for the challenge? Apply to become an officer: http://bit.ly/2sdStWE

Photo: View through a C-130 aircraft at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. More pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmW6Z4sa

NRA Basic Pistol Instruction updated their address.

NRA Basic Pistol Instruction updated their website address.