There’s something awe-inspiring about turkey hunting on a spring morning in Florida. Maybe it’s the freshness of the early morning darkness. Or the rowdy chorus of birdlife at dawn. The most likely explanation for what makes it so special, though, is …
On Jan. 28, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers took part in a BUI refresher training in preparation for the Gasparilla boat invasion. The FWC wants to remind this Saturday’s event vessel operators that boating under the …
Snook reopens for recreational harvest on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed black crappie regulation change at Lake Jackson in Osceola County. The objective of the meeting will be to gather stakeholder input on a proposed …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to an incident where a black bear injured a man in Daytona Beach at approximately 7:30 p.m. on January 19. The man received non-life-threatening injuries from a bear while attempting …
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in all waters of the St. Johns River system starting Friday, Jan. 21. The closure included all waters of the St. Johns River system and its associated lakes and tributaries from west of the St. …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control on Cherry Lake the week of Jan. 24, weather permitting. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Madison County lake in areas where it is encroaching on …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a woman who was injured by a black bear while walking her dog in DeBary at approximately 9 p.m. on Jan. 13. Volusia County …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in Santa Rosa County. Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced today that grant funding to Monroe County for the removal of 27 derelict vessels in various locations throughout the Upper and Lower Keys was approved through the Derelict Vessel Removal …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently recognized the outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts of Keenan Baldwin as part of the agency’s Wildlife Habitat Recognition Program. Baldwin owns Stolen Saddle Ranch in Arcadia, …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced today the arrest and charge of 10 individuals from Atlanta, Georgia for the unlawful use of a monofilament entanglement net (gill net) for the take of several species of fish and sharks …
The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management. The comeback of these iconic species was the result of several factors – hunter/ …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants your input on a final rule proposal that, if approved at the March 2022 Commission meeting, would allow a limited, highly regulated harvest of goliath grouper in Florida state waters. This …
Florida remains one of the country’s top destinations for world-class fishing, hunting and recreation thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis’ focus on preserving and protecting our natural resources. His continued leadership in 2021 will ensure that residents and …
Everyone likes catching big fish. They put up a great fight, come with serious bragging rights, look super cool in a profile pic and, if harvested, they can feed lots of friends and family. Bull redfish are just one example of a popular saltwater species …
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters of the St. Johns River system must be removed from the water before Jan. 16, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife …
Spotted seatrout will reopen to recreational harvest Jan. 1 in the spotted seatrout Central East Management Region, which includes all state and federal waters from Palm Beach through Volusia counties. Spotted seatrout are one of Florida’s most popular …
With 2021 coming to an end, many people are more than ready to dip into the new year and see what 2022 will bring. Looking ahead, food is one central theme of many New Year’s traditions; whether it’s eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight or a heaping …
Several species of grouper and snapper will either open or close to harvest in Gulf and Atlantic state waters starting Jan. 1. Red grouper will reopen to recreational harvest in Gulf state waters (excluding Monroe County). Blackfin, silk, queen and …
