Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic [Read more…] about Atlantic red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and grouper seasons reopen May 1

The recreational harvest of snook in Gulf state and federal waters will close May 1 [Read more…] about Recreational harvest of snook in Gulf state waters closes May 1

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person May 10-11 [Read more…] about FWC to meet May 10 and 11 in Miami

Now that spring is here, black bears in Florida are becoming more active. [Read more…] about Be BearWise this spring

Starting April 1, anglers fishing from a vessel targeting reef fish will be required to have on board a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use to help conserve reef fish in state waters. [Read more…] about Give released reef fish a better chance: FWC, American Sportfishing Association, Coastal Conservation Association Florida remind anglers to carry barotrauma mitigation tools to help conserve reef fish

Starting April 1 in Atlantic state waters, the red porgy recreational bag limit will reduce from three to one fish per person/day [Read more…] about Recreational regulation changes for Atlantic red porgy start April 1

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach will celebrate the ninth annual Lionfish Festival [Read more…] about FWC and Destin–Fort Walton Beach host 9th Annual Lionfish Festival May 20-21

Last year, the Legislature approved changes to section 327.4108, Florida Statutes, which designated Monroe County as an anchoring limitation area [Read more…] about FWC seeks public comment on proposed designated anchoring areas in Monroe County

Since the inception of The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Vessel Turn-In Program in late 2022, the FWC has received 28 applications from owners of at-risk or unwanted vessels. [Read more…] about FWC removes first vessels through the newly created Vessel Turn-In Program