Harvest of red grouper and lane snapper will open in Gulf state waters on Jan 1. If you plan to fish for red grouper in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation (annual …
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 …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will temporarily prohibit possession and harvest of Suwannee bass for no less than 24 months in the Wakulla River and its tributaries, effective immediately. This restriction includes the river…
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 …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds cattle ranchers to promptly call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) about suspected panther depredations. Commercial cattle ranchers who experience losses due to panthers …
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 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has successfully recovered 37 gold coins stolen from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks, valued collectively at over $1 million. The recovery marks a major milestone in a long-standing investigation into …
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 …
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 …
