At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unanimously approved changes to size and bag limits for black crappie on specific Florida waterbodies. The regulatory changes remove waterbody-specific length and bag limits …
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved the final rule establishing a statewide Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) as part of the Derelict Vessel Prevention Program. The new rule will create a voluntary program …
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule language related to captive wildlife reporting requirements for injuries and escapes. The new rule improves public safety and provides information necessary for …
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed a rule to increase protections for adult goliath while spawning. The proposed rule, if approved at the final hearing, would prohibit fishing within 1,000 feet of …
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Photos available: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyK5nad At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four state-listed beach-nesting bird species, including …
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2022-23 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The 2022 recreational season for greater …
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a final rule, effective January 1, 2023, modifying the recreational season for gag grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The recreational season for gag …
Photos available Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist Matt Vance has been recognized with the 2020 Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year Award for his exceptional oversight of the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and …
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unanimously approved changing the name of the High School Fishing Program to the School Fishing Club Program. The program has grown in popularity in recent years and continues …
Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters (including all state waters of Monroe County) on July 26, with the last day of harvest being July 25. Earlier this year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person July 13-14 at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. The FWC …
Photos available: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzVCz2 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced today that a total of 12 derelict vessels will be removed from the waterways of Levy County. There are five vessels to be removed from the …
Photos available This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while enjoying Florida’s coastal habitats this holiday weekend. Each spring and summer, shorebirds and …
As TrophyCatch heads into the last months of Season 10 and the 10-Tag Celebration, eight more prized fish are still swimming in Florida lakes and the FWC is offering clues about where to find them. These new tagging maps of the remaining lakes could lead …
If you’re fishing for reef fish this season, be sure to look for signs of barotrauma and be prepared to act. Barotrauma, or injuries caused by pressure changes, occur when fish are rapidly brought to the surface from depths 50 feet or greater. Signs of …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) led a freshwater habitat restoration project on Lake George in Volusia County on June 18. Over 45 volunteers joined FWC staff in planting more than 50,000 eelgrass plants along the shallow …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch 10-Tag Celebration continues with big fish worth big prizes! The second tagged bass was caught on Newnans Lake on June 11 by RJ Crawford, an angler from High Springs. Crawford was …
MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that registration for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge® has opened and the annual 10-day event will be held August 5-14, 2022. Members of the public are now able to take the required online training and …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that we can help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never …
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