The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today unanimously approved staff moving forward with proposed rule updates related to nonnative fish and wildlife species. Proposed rules include: Allowing for deviations in caging and biosecurity …
At its March meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to shrimp regulations. The following changes will go into effect May 1: Allow recreational shrimp harvest in the Big Bend closed area with a limit of 2 …
At its March meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regulation changes for dolphinfish in Atlantic state waters. Changes effective May 1 include: Reducing the recreational daily bag limit from 10 to 5 fish per person. …
It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gather valuable information about these ancient creatures by reporting sightings on the online …
It began with a visit to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Crystal River Field Office and resulted in a community coming together to fulfill the wish of a fishing trip for a retired police officer who is also a military veteran. …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present a draft 10-year management plan for the Guana River Wildlife Management Area at a public hearing in St. Johns County on March 9. The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. at the St. …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in northern Palm Beach County (north of State Road 80). Applicants must pass a criminal …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in southern Lake County (south of Florida’s Turnpike). Applicants must pass a criminal …
Photos available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72177720296791421/with/51889758133/ Combine more than 30 people, great partnerships and 14 vessels, and that adds up to more nearly 5,000 pounds of debris removed from the coastal waters of …
The following species will reopen to recreational harvest March 1: Gray triggerfish reopens 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 …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting anyone interested in fishing and conservation to the TrophyCatch program’s annual Hall of Fame ceremony. The event recognizes 25 anglers who caught and released 29 largemouth bass …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been notified by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory of confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) strain: H5 2.3.4.4 in a lesser scaup, black vultures and other avian …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced today the removal of 24 derelict vessels from various locations throughout the Upper and Lower Keys is now complete. “Derelict vessels are a priority for our officers statewide and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person March 2-3 at the Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom D, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602. (Information about parking at the TCC can be found on the city’s website.) The …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Office of Inspector General Internal Investigations Section is undergoing a Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (Commission) assessment to retain state-level accreditation. The …
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 …
