DESTIN, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf red snapper. The expanded season includes additional summer and fall …
The recreational harvest of snook in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions will close May 1. The recreational harvest season will reopen Sept. 1, in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents on proposed changes to modernize wildlife trapping regulations. The FWC held meetings with the …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present draft materials for T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area’s 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Brevard County on Tuesday, April 29. The public …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted the National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Gainesville on Saturday, April 12. Choctawhatchee High School of Fort Walton …
While shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along our coasts, species including black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks. The Florida Fish and …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day. You can find events, proclamations and fun ways to celebrate by visiting GopherTortoiseDayFL.com and by using #GopherTortoiseDay on …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in collaboration with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce the winners of the Florida State Fish Art Contest this year. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their artwork in …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the fourth quarter of the Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) Project on April 4. The application period will remain open for 10 days and will …
Photos available It’s springtime, and Florida’s wildlife is becoming more active. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public to be BearWise® and watch for bears as they stop hitting the winter snooze button. March means …
The spiny lobster recreational and commercial seasons close to harvest in state and federal waters starting April 1, and will reopen Aug. 6. The two-day recreational sport season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July, which is July 30 and …
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Atlantic state waters will close on April 1 and remain closed through April 30. This is an annual spawning season closure to protect greater amberjack during spawning activities. Harvest for greater …
IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Photos available As the weather gets warmer across the state and alligator mating season approaches, Florida’s state reptile, the American alligator, can become more active and visible. The American alligator is a conservation …
Photos available Help sea turtles have nesting success this year Nesting season has begun for sea turtles along Florida’s beaches, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that both residents and visitors …
FWC to host series of virtual public meetings on highly regulated bear hunting proposals The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents on …
On March 3, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement became the first agency in the U.S. to receive accreditation from the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Assessors conducted …
Photos and video available Help conserve Florida’s wildlife this spring Much of Florida’s diverse wildlife becomes more active in springtime. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers annual reminders on how to reduce conflicts and …
IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Photos available Resources: The American crocodile can be found in coastal regions of southern Florida and is a conservation success story. Hunting and habitat loss resulted in severe declines in Florida's crocodile population …
The partners released in-phase redfish along Florida’s East Coast and continue its “Release the East” initiative Miami, Fla. – March 5, 2025 – Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida), the state’s leading organization dedicated to marine …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing an annual reminder that breeding season has started for shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds in several parts of the state. If you plan on spending time along Florida’ …
