Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that bat maternity season, the time when most of our state’s native and beneficial bats give birth and raise their young, starts on April 16. Now is the …
Photos available With nesting season underway for shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing tips with beachgoers on how to help protect our waterbirds while enjoying the shore. During this …
On Feb. 29, at approximately 7:30 p.m., two Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers conducting nighttime water-based patrol near Sebastian Inlet stopped a 42-foot vessel returning from offshore. Immediately upon stopping the vessel …
Photos and video available With many wildlife species becoming more active this time of year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing ways that residents and visitors can help conserve our native species while also preventing …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Rodney Barreto Barreto is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Barreto Group, Inc. Active …
Continuing its record of dedication to the preservation and protection of Florida’s natural resources, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement announces it will be one of the first five agencies joining …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control in portions of Merritts Mill Pond this month when weather conditions allow. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Jackson County lake in areas where it is …
With more than 6 million acres of state-managed conservation lands, options for experiencing wild Florida can be difficult to narrow down. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proud to announce the WMA Recreation Finder, an …
This is the time of year when spring breakers from around the country flock to the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding everyone to enjoy their spring break safely. Recent …
Photos available It is time to celebrate the only bird found solely in Florida. This light gray-brown bird with a bright blue head, wings and tail is none other than the Florida scrub-jay. Come celebrate this songbird at the fourth annual SpringFest and …
The application period is now open for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program. This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of …
Calling all Florida saltwater anglers! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Catch a Florida Memory program is thrilled to announce the second season of the Triple Threat Throwdown. This challenge runs from March 1 to Sept. 9, …
FWC Division for Law Enforcement achieves highest level of accreditation by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation with Excelsior Recognition The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement was …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to a free youth freshwater fishing derby at the Tenoroc Fish Management Area in Lakeland on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required for the derby, …
The following species will open to recreational harvest March 1: Gray triggerfish opens in Gulf state and federal waters. If you plan to fish for gray triggerfish in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up as a State …
Photos available Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for Florida WildQuest 2024. Florida residents and visitors will use the free and easy-to-use GooseChase app to join a wild adventure to complete scavenger hunt missions and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend the Telogia Creek Wildlife Management Area 10-year Land Management Plan public hearing in Liberty County on Tuesday, March 5. The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. ET at …
The recreational harvest of snook in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions will open March 1, and remain open through April 30. This includes all Florida state and inland waters as well as …
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes to establish a special-use alligator harvest opportunity, which will take effect for the 2024 alligator harvest season. The new opportunity will …
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes related to the 2024-25 hunting seasons, including many dealing with FWC-managed areas. Rule change proposals are based on requests from staff, …
