As National Safe Boating Week concludes, boating safety advocates in Florida and nationwide are urging boaters to stay vigilant as the summer season begins. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its 2024 Boating Accident …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including all state waters off Monroe County. The 2025 …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including all state waters off Monroe County. The 2025 …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of snowy grouper in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including all state waters off Monroe County. The 2025 …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed protections for a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation in Biscayne National Park. This newly discovered aggregation is the only scientifically documented one of its kind …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed Phase II changes to improve the Marine Special Activity License program. Some of the proposed changes include: Updating and making clarifications to streamline the …
Today, at their May meeting, Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved staff recommendations to advertise proposed rule changes for nonnative species, including Prohibited green iguanas, with no further hearing …
At this week’s Commission meeting in Ocala, Commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to approve proposed amendments to bear hunting rules for advertising in the Florida Administrative Register. The rule proposals …
At its May Commission meeting in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) named Doug Brooks of Osceola County as the 2025 Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year. The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly …
At its May Commission meeting in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) presented Lee Jacobi with the Landowner of the Year award for the Youth Hunting Program of Florida. This program strives to provide every youth in the state …
At its May Commission meeting in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) presented Newton Cook with the Hunting Heritage Legacy award. Cook is the President and one of the original founders of United Waterfowlers of Florida and …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to make state rules reflect the federal frameworks for the 2025-26 migratory bird hunting seasons. Changes for this year include removing the September teal- …
At its May Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) presented Assistant State Attorney Benjamin Laing of the 6th Judicial Court, serving Pasco and Pinellas counties, with the 2025 FWC Division of Law Enforcement …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website. To explore the new website and plan your next wildlife adventure, visit …
Pictures and videos: FlPythonChallenge.org/Newsroom Are you looking to help raise awareness about nonnative species and remove invasive Burmese pythons from our treasured Everglades ecosystem, all while getting the chance to win a share of $25,000 in …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues its commitment to the sustainability of Florida’s recreational reef fishery through the State Reef Fish Survey. Now in its fifth year, SRFS provides high-quality, timely data essential …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proud to announce the 10th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day on Saturday, May 17. Lionfish are an invasive species that negatively impact native marine life and their habitat. Everyone …
Tarpon season is in full swing and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding anglers to use these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning for generations to come. These best fishing practices were developed to …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has concluded its initial investigation into what is confirmed to be the first fatal Florida black bear attack in state history this week in Jerome, Florida. On Monday morning, May 5, the Collier …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person May 21-22 at the College of Central Florida, The Ewers Century Center, Klein Conference Center, Building 40, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474. The meeting begins at 8:30 a …
