Tag: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Bear Hunting Zones results released for Florida season harvest

After FWC staff presented options on highly regulated black bear hunting and the public provided their comments at the August and November 2025 Commission meetings, FWC Commissioners approved...

Waif turtle sites funding offered by state

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section is now offering habitat management assistance funding opportunities for the 2025-2026 fiscal...

Sawfish expert at State of Waterkeeper event

Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh will welcome Dr. Gregg Poulakis of the Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to discuss the endangered smalltooth...

Manatee migration reminder from Florida Fish & Wildlife

November 20, 2025
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements to warmer waters around the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...

License-Free Fishing

October 30, 2025
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

On Saturday, Nov. 29 the saltwater fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents. All other rules such as seasons, bagsize apply....

One injured in boat fire at Turtle Bay Saturday

Saturday, July 26 around 9:30 a.m., a coordinated Marine Emergency Response Team (MERT) activation was launched for a vessel fire in Turtle Bay, an estuary at the south end of Cape Haze near the...

Derelict vesssels get harsher state review

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to implement a new law aimed at strengthening vessel accountability and enhancing protections for Florida’s waterways....

Frequent island visitor challenges beachgoer on conch harvesting

In Florida, possession of live queen conch at any time is prohibited, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. All harvest of the Bahama starfish is also illegal. In Lee...

Cape Haze Coast Guard Auxiliary encourages non-alcohol boating

Operation Dry Water weekend, taking place July 4 to 6, is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focusing on reducing the number of alcohol-and drug-related incidents and fatalities and...

Public input on rules for Gulf lane snapper

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of public workshops to seek input on proposed rule changes for lane snapper in Gulf state waters. Staff will provide...