At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of red grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, excluding state waters off Monroe County. The 2024 recreational …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced Sid Pennington as the recipient of the 2024 Sonya Rood Volunteer of the Year award at this week’s Commission meeting in Daytona Beach. The award recognizes one volunteer who demonstrates …
At this week’s Commission Meeting in Daytona Beach, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Commissioners voted 6-1 in favor of an agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) and Osceola County to release 60 acres of …
At its May Commission meeting in Daytona Beach, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) named Parrish Thompson of Sumter County as the 2024 Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year. The award recognizes a volunteer who …
At its May Commission meeting in Daytona Beach, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) presented Volusia County with the Landowner of the Year award for the Youth Hunting Program of Florida. This program strives to provide quality …
At the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) May Commission meeting, Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Robert Miller of the Orlando Office of Statewide Prosecutor received the 2024 FWC Division of Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year …
At their May 2024 meeting in Daytona Beach, Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule amendment to clarify the possession of largemouth bass over applicable legal bag or length limits when participating …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season …
Several reef fish species will open to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, as outlined below. Greater amberjack and red porgy will open to recreational harvest in all Florida state waters of the Atlantic. Blueline tilefish …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce the winners of the Florida State Fish Art Contest this year. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their artwork in this …
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and SeaWorld at Three Sisters Springs to assist with the release of a manatee back into the wild. The manatee, named Toast, was rescued at …
The recreational harvest of snook in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions will close May 1. The recreational harvest season will reopen Sept. 1, in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to reopen recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf state waters from May 1 through May 31, consistent with the federal reopening. NOAA Fisheries is reopening …
On April 19, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and local, state and federal authorities working together to prevent illegal immigration in south Florida and the Florida Keys, prevented a possible human smuggling operation. In …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach invite everyone to celebrate the 10th annual Lionfish Festival May 17–18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CT at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. This …
Photos available On April 6, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted the National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Gainesville. NASP is an in-school program …
On April 11, the FWC issued a new executive order outlining regulations designed to increase sampling and slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in Florida deer. Existing regulations pertaining to the establishment of the CWD Management Zone, …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person May 1-2 at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Mori Hosseini Student Union Event Center, 610 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET …
Shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along Florida’s coasts but as shorelines get busier, species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks …
When fishing for tarpon this season, be sure to use best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) consulted a number of external partners, including charter captains, Salt Strong and …
