An additional 17 days will be added to the season for Florida anglers to make up for lost opportunities due to recent hurricanes. TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extension of the state’s record-long 2024 Gulf Red Snapper …
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed an executive order directing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to provide substantial discounts on select resident hunting and fishing licenses through Jan. 3, 2025. Just in time for the …
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 …
Photos available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend the Suwannee Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area Management Plan Amendment public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. at …
Photos available November is Manatee Awareness Month and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder for boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they start their seasonal travels to warmer water sites around the …
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 …
Archery and crossbow seasons in Zone D begin tomorrow, Oct. 26, on lands outside the wildlife management area system, officially kicking off deer season in the zone. In June 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirmed the …
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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. …
Last month, Governor Ron DeSantis officially proclaimed Sept. 28 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida. This proclamation recognizes hunters and anglers for supporting conservation efforts across the state through license purchases and excise …
The Triple Threat Throwdown played a pivotal role in another successful year to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Catch a Florida Memory program. And it culminated with a prestigious Fishing Kayak Bundle for one lucky angler! …
Photos available Due to the impacts of hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has extended the application deadline for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program to Oct. 31. This …
Hurricane Milton photos and videos: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-215, amending EO 24-214 and declaring a state of emergency for 51 counties in Florida. Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen rapidly and is anticipated to cover …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for Quarter 2 of the Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) Project on Oct. 4. The application period will remain open for 10 days. This fall …
