Now is also a great time to visit an FWC- managed shooting range If you’re looking for a hunting opportunity this time of year, you might want to consider wild hog hunting. During spring and summer, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( …
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget, fully supporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) law enforcement officers and the FWC’s mission to protect Florida’s natural resources. The budget is evidence …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding Tag Your Reptile Day events throughout the state to offer pet owners an opportunity to have their pet green iguanas or tegus microchipped for free to help people come into compliance …
Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157681823130963 The recreational red snapper season will start June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 28, closing July 29. “We are excited about Gov. …
Starting June 1, 2021, the following changes will take place in southwest Florida: Pasco County and Tampa Bay: Normal regulations will resume for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in all state waters in Pasco County and Tampa Bay north of State Road 64 …
The construction phase for the Florida Artificial Reef Creation and Restoration project has been completed. This project involved the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) coordinating with local coastal governments to deploy …
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation for Safe Boating Week in Florida. We are grateful for his recognition of this important week urging Floridians and visitors to boat safely while enjoying Florida’s beautiful waterways. …
Photos available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/sets/72157719182105469/with/51178368957/ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with the South Florida Water Management District, is mechanically removing …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control on Lake Panasoffkee the week of May 24, weather permitting. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Sumter County lake in areas where it is encroaching on …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office teamed up in April and May for a targeted enforcement, Operation Bird Dog, on the Alafia River in Hillsborough County, resulting in 29 boating under …
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1. Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable greater …
Gag grouper will open for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31. Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor and Jefferson counties opened April 1 and will remain open through June …
The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters has a regular season closure that starts June 1. Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. Seasonal harvest closures and anglers using proper …
William Joseph Peckham caught the Gulf kingfish (whiting) of a lifetime on April 18 while fishing off Pensacola Beach. His 2.4-pound catch beat out the previous Florida Saltwater Fishing Record of 2.19 pounds. “I’ve had so many exciting, memorable …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has temporarily postponed its aquatic plant control on Lake Toho, originally scheduled for the week of May 17, due to high wind conditions. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola …
Photos available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/sets/72157654307883871 With National Safe Boating Week and the release of the 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control on Lake Toho the week of May 17, weather permitting. The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is encroaching on …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will make changes to snook, redfish and spotted seatrout management in the area of southwest Florida where they are currently catch-and-release only. As a reminder, snook, redfish and spotted …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) listened to a presentation and stakeholder input on goliath grouper in Florida state waters. The Commission directed staff to continue ongoing efforts that recognize goliath’s …
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the issue of shark interactions when fishing, such as sharks taking anglers’ catch before getting it to the boat. The discussion also …
