Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 23, 2025 - 16:29 GMT

FWC reminds anglers: Florida’s 2025 private recreational Gulf red snapper season opens Saturday, May 24, for Memorial Day Weekend

Florida’s 2025 Gulf private recreational red snapper season is open to those fishing from private recreational vessels or charter vessels that do not have a federal reef fish permit. Charter vessels without a federal reef fish permit will be limited to …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters starting July 22

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 …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 26

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 …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of snowy grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 9

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 …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

FWC proposes changes to protect a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation in Biscayne National Park

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 …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

FWC proposes Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program

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 …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

FWC Commissioners approve proposed rule changes for nonnative species

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 …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 19:20 GMT

FWC approves highly regulated black bear hunting proposed rule amendments for advertising

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 …

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