Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in southwest Florida waters starting Monday, July 17. The blue crab trap closure included state waters from shore to 3 nautical miles, including intracoastal waterways, of Broward, Miami-Dade, …
Photos available Following confirmation of a positive test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in Holmes County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ( …
In their 15th year participating in Operation Dry Water, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers spent their holiday weekend focused on the safety of people enjoying all that Florida’s waterways have to offer. From July 1-3, FWC …
Become a Florida Friendly Angler today through this FREE online course perfect for anyone who enjoys saltwater fishing and wants to learn more about what they can do to help conserve Florida’s marine resources. Designed for both new and seasoned anglers …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is unveiling its new 2023 manatee and sea turtle decals. New editions of these high-quality collectible stickers are released every July and are available with a $5 donation at your local tax …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is thrilled to announce and celebrate the inclusion of three remarkable Florida waterbodies in Bassmaster's prestigious “Top 10 Best Bass Lakes of 2023.” Fellsmere Reservoir/Stick Marsh, …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating a boating incident and seeking assistance from the public to help identify the vessel involved in the event that occurred on July 6, at approximately 3:45 p.m. A vessel’s …
The next installment in the red tide educational video series, Seafood Safety, is now available to the public. Following our recent animated video on red tide in Florida’s marine and estuarine waters, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute has …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order to exclude all waters of Collier, Lee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties from the July 10-19 blue crab trap closure in south Florida. Recreational and commercial blue crab …
The recreational harvest of red porgy in Atlantic state and federal waters closes July 1 and will remain closed through April 30, 2024. Earlier this year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regulation changes to red porgy …
Operation Dry Water is a year-round Boating Under the Influence awareness campaign that facilitates a national weekend of BUI detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities. This year, …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that as we enjoy our beaches this weekend and beyond, everyone can do their part to help sea turtles and shorebirds have a successful nesting season by giving them space, …
Following confirmation of a positive test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in Holmes County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) have …
The 2023 recreational bay scallop season for Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, a portion of northwest Taylor, Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently announced Brian Smith as the new director of the agency’s Division of Law Enforcement. Col. Smith will oversee more than 1,000 employees who protect Florida’s natural resources and …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct an aerial treatment for plant control in portions of Lake Okeechobee the week of June 26, weather permitting. The FWC will treat invasive Wright’s nutrush (Scleria lacustris) in areas …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confirmed that a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County sampled during routine surveillance activities has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). It is …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program congratulates the Chambers High School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of FWC’s School Fishing Conservation Project Competition. The students completed six …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) joined local law enforcement to conduct high visibility patrols at Baynard Point on the St. Johns River during Clay County’s unofficial holiday, “Boater Skip Day.” “I am happy to say that this …
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157631065387456 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JsUrqslew4 The 2023 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway River through the Suwannee River Zone opens June 15 and will remain …
