Recreational and commercial blue crab traps may be placed back in the coastal waters of Hernando through Wakulla counties starting July 26. The blue crab trap closure included state waters within 3 nautical miles from shore within Wakulla, Jefferson, …
The 2025 recreational gag grouper season for Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1-14 and will close at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the recreational season of gag …
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is partnering with the Easton-Newberry Archery Center to host a Bowhunting Wildlife Workshop in Alachua County: Sunday, Aug. 17 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easton-Newberry Archery Center 24880 NW 16th Ave. …
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps must be removed from the coastal waters of Hernando through Wakulla counties, including all waters of the Ochlockonee River and Ochlockonee Bay, before July 20, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. These …
This spring, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) completed a revegetation effort on Lake Okeechobee, enhancing the habitat in Fisheating Bay, Moore Haven Marsh and the Fisheating Bay islands. These revegetation efforts are in part …
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps must be removed from the coastal waters of Broward through Pasco counties before July 10, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. These closures will allow groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present draft materials for the Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Monroe County on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The public …
The 2025 recreational bay scallop season for the Pasco Zone opens July 10 and will remain open through Aug. 18. This includes all state waters south of the Hernando-Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, …
Photos available This holiday weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that nesting season is still underway for our state’s imperiled sea turtles, shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds. Anyone spending …
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists certified a new state record tie for the flier fish, a native Florida game fish, last month. Michael Baxley caught a 1.36-pound flier on Ocheesee Pond in Jackson County in June …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just released its 2025-26 Florida manatee and sea turtle decals. These waterproof decals feature original artwork and can be placed on vehicle bumpers and watercraft or be used to spruce up water …
The 2025 recreational bay scallop season from Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County (including Carrabelle, Lanark and St. Marks) as well as portions of Levy County and all of Citrus and Hernando counties (including Cedar Key, Crystal River and …
Photos and video available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Floridians and visitors to be GatorWise as alligators become more active and visible throughout the state. GatorWise is a new public awareness campaign that …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host two in-person public workshops, June 24, in Miami and June 25, in Homestead, to gather input on proposed rule changes that would create a Bonefish Seasonal Closed Area at a pre-spawning …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of public workshops to seek input on proposed rule changes for lane snapper in Gulf state waters. Staff will provide a brief presentation on potential proposed rules before …
Pictures and videos: FlPythonChallenge.org/Newsroom In just a few short weeks, the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off, giving participants the opportunity to raise awareness about invasive species, help protect native wildlife and win their share …
Go freshwater fishing this Father’s Day during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) license-free freshwater fishing weekend! This summer's license-free fishing weekend is on June 14 and 15. Take your dad or your kids …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the Grand Prize winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge: the student anglers at the Independence Classical Academy. This past school year, the …
Photos available Spring and early summer mark a general increase in activity for Florida’s black bears after limited movements in winter. During this time, juvenile bears could be spotted in unexpected areas as they leave their mothers’ home ranges. The …
