In the last several weeks, FWC and partners successfully released 23 manatees back into the wild after full rehabilitation at critical care facilities. […]
At its December Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the management of Florida’s flounder fishery. […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State-Fish Art Contest. […]
At its October Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved draft changes to the management of Florida’s flounder fishery including several updates that were made since the first draft rule proposal presented in July. […]
At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new hook requirements in Atlantic state waters that are intended to improve reef fish catch-and-release survival rates and continue to encourage the use of best fishing practices that help reef fish survive when caught and released. […]
At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new regulations for the recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters. […]
Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to increase. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood. […]
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced this year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, as “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida.” […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public feedback from all interested parties on draft rules related to high-risk nonnative reptiles. […]
TrophyCatch Season 8 is drawing to a close, and September 30 is the registration deadline to be included in this year’s Phoenix Boats TrophyCatch bass boat drawing. […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)’s Blackwater Hatchery is celebrating 80 years of operation on Friday, Aug. 14. Since 1940, Blackwater has produced tens of millions of fingerling and subadult freshwater fish that have been stocked in Florida’s freshwater lakes and rivers. […]
Did you know our Division of Law Enforcement includes highly-trained divers? FWC’s professional Dive Teams are made up of officers of various ranks who are prepared to respond to everything from boating accidents to rescue and recovery. […]
