gopher tortoise

Host an event to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day!

FLORIDA -- Sunday, April 10 has been adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council as Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida to…

3 years ago

Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group virtual meeting is April 1

FLORIDA -- A meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group will be held virtually on Friday, April 1. The public is…

3 years ago

Gopher Tortoise Day: Now is the time to adopt a Gopher Tortoise Day resolution!

FLORIDA – Florida’s Annual Gopher Day is April 10. Individuals and organizations can support gopher tortoise conservation by contacting their…

3 years ago

Temporary deviations extended to ensure gopher tortoises remain protected

FLORIDA --  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued Executive Order 22-06, which extends many of the temporary…

3 years ago

Gopher Tortoise Day is April 10

FLORIDA -- Since its founding six years ago, Gopher Tortoise Day has been celebrated annually to raise awareness for Florida’s only native…

3 years ago

Gopher tortoise relocations grows Eglin population [PHOTOS]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Eglin’s wildlife population rose dramatically recently due to a record number of gopher tortoises…

3 years ago

Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day year-round with a tortoise friendly yard

FLORIDA -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10.…

4 years ago