At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes for hunt preserves and game farms, to enhance public safety, prevent wildlife escapes, align with industry standards, increase accountability and …
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes to increase antlerless deer harvest opportunities, which will be in effect for the 2025-26 hunting season. These rules are based on antlerless deer …
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a final rule establishing a boating restricted area for a portion of the Intracoastal Waterway known as Jupiter Narrows in Palm Beach County. This decision aims …
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed changes to increase shrimp harvest opportunities in northeast Florida. These proposed changes include: Increasing the dead shrimp allowance for commercial live …
FWC to host a virtual public meeting to hear comments about potential options for regulated black bear hunting in Florida The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to hear from the public about their thoughts on potential options …
Calling all Florida saltwater anglers! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Catch a Florida Memory program is excited to launch Season 3 of the Triple Threat Throwdown. This engaging challenge, running from March 1 to Sept. 7, …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Feb. 26-27 at the FSU Student Union, Ballroom E, 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32304. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. The FWC is …
Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs Tallahassee, FLA—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his 2025-26 Focus on Fiscal …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend two virtual public meetings to discuss updates to rule language reflecting recent taxonomic changes to bass species as outlined in a news release in 2024. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6 …
The Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force has recently released its third consensus document, which outlines significant strides made in addressing the challenges posed by red tide. This milestone report highlights advancements achieved in the focal areas …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a public hearing to gather public input on proposed final rules to amend some of the existing manatee protection zones in Levy County. The workshop will be held from 5: …
The North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program assessment team has recommended that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement become the first agency in the U.S. to receive accreditation. The …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) joined community partners to celebrate the grand opening of the new Harter Pier at Lake Montgomery Fish Management Area on Friday, Jan. 10. The new pier, dedicated in memory of Retired U.S. Army …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reeling in the new year with an upgraded TrophyCatch website, which offers anglers a refreshed, more user-friendly experience to track and share their trophy bass catches. The redesigned site …
For years, waterway users in Florida have had to juggle multiple sources of information to plan, prepare and navigate safely to enjoy their time on the water. Understanding weather forecasts, finding local boat facilities, official warnings and notices, …
As much of the state experiences significantly colder temperatures due to an arctic front, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing reminders about what to do – and what not to do – when seeing certain wildlife that could be …
Quarter 3 application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens Jan. 3 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for Quarter 3 of the Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted …
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters from Franklin County to the Florida/Alabama state line must be removed from the water before Jan. 5, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida …
Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Gulf state waters on Jan. 1. Harvest will open on March 1, 2025. To learn more about current recreational triggerfish regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine, click “Recreational Regulations”, “Reef Fish” …
Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper closes in Atlantic state waters (including all state waters of Monroe County) on Jan 1. The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind and …
