Report Violators, Fish Kills, Nuisance Wildlife...

The highly successful Wildlife Alert Reward Program is just one example of how citizens help us protect and manage our fish and wildlife resources by providing information.  Use the phone numbers and links below to get in touch with us about any number of issues.

Angler Tag Return Hotline: Call 800-367-4461. More information

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): More information

Burmese Pythons, other Reptiles of Concern: Call 866-392-4286, or use the online form.

Catch an unusual or exotic fish? Follow this link for information on how to report it.

Coral Reef Conservation Program: Use this site to report Marine debris found when diving, snorkeling or boating.

Fish Kill Hotline: Call 800-636-0511, or Submit a Fish Kill Report.

Horseshoe Crab Nesting Activity: Call 866-252-9326 or Submit a Horseshoe Crab Survey.

Injured or Orphaned Wildlife: More information

Lizard Line: Residents of Central and South Florida can call 866-549-5463 to report sightings of nonnative lizards and snakes in the wild.

Manatees: Report sick, dead, injured or tagged manatees by calling the Wildlife Alert number on this list. More information

Marine Turtles: Report dead or injured marine turtles by calling the Wildlife Alert number on this list. Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., you can page us at 800-241-4653, entering the ID# 274-4867. Please be sure to include your area code when paging. More information

Nuisance Alligators: Call 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). More information

Nuisance Wildlife: More information

Oil, Fuel or Hazardous Material Spills in Florida Waters: Call 800-320-0519.

Orphaned or Injured Wildlife: More information

Red Tide Status Line: Toll-free inside Florida only – 866-300-9399.
Outside Florida – 727-552-2448. More information

Right Whale Sightings: More information
Georgia residents call 800-2-SAVE-ME.

Smalltooth Sawfish Sightings: More information

Whooping Crane Sightings: More information

Wild Bird Die-offs: More information

Wildlife Alert: Report wildlife law violations. Call 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922).
Cellular phone users, call *FWC or #FWC. More information

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