The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation and outdoor recreation under the leadership of Governor …
This past January, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) launched three new categories for the Florida Saltwater Fishing State Records, Adult and Youth Length and Youth All Tackle. Florida anglers were more than up for the challenge …
At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to improve the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program licensing process, accommodate additional requested activities and update provisions to …
At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify the recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico to be consistent with the new season in adjacent Gulf federal …
At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify recreational regulations for gag and black grouper to be consistent with current and pending regulations in adjacent Atlantic federal waters. The …
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Matthew Pietroburgo received the 2024 Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year award at the FWC’s Commission meeting in Lakeland today. Shikar-Safari Club International is a conservation-based …
For nearly 30 years, researchers at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute have been monitoring fish disease and fish kills across Florida, receiving around 2,000 reports of fish kills and other …
Who will win? One lucky winner will soon take home a brand-new bass boat package during a live, random drawing at the Bobby Lane High School Cup Bass Fishing Tournament in Lake Wales on Dec. 7. This giveaway is part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct invasive plant treatment and treatment of vegetation obstructing the Fisheating Creek channel throughout the week beginning Dec. 2 on Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area in …
The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 1 in all west coast snook management regions (Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest) and on Dec. 15 in all east coast snook management regions (Southeast, Indian …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Dec. 11-12 at the RP Funding Center’s Sikes Hall, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33815. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. The FWC is …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding interested organizations that the application period for the 2025 Vamos A Pescar™ Grant Program is closing soon. This program, in partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is recognizing the top 15 bass of the past season with incredible prizes. This event celebrates anglers who caught bass weighing 13 pounds or more. Watch the awards ceremony …
Hogfish recreational harvest will close in state and federal waters off the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys starting Nov. 1. This closure includes all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable, which is on the Gulf side of Florida, and up the …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is conducting aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee the week of Oct. 28. Management areas include a 700-acre dense cattail marsh in southern Moore Haven marsh south of Cochran’s Pass, at the …
Greater amberjack recreational harvest will close in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters starting Nov. 1, with the last day of harvest being Oct. 31. In July, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to set …
Governor DeSantis also announced discounts on fishing licenses and progress on Florida’s efforts to take over management of Red Snapper in the Atlantic. STEINHATCHEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $1,000,000 in funding from the …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is partnering with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation again this year to collaborate on funding Florida youth fishing education through their Vamos A PescarTM (Let’s Go Fishing) …
Photos available While Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, they can also be attracted to human-made structures. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is advising the public that several rivers across the state are currently experiencing significant flooding as a result of Hurricane Milton. The impacted rivers include the Suwannee/Santa Fe, St. …
