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Greater Amberjack Closes Nov. 1 in Florida Gulf State Waters
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes Nov. 1 and will remain closed through April 30, 2021. [...]
FWC Arrests Made in Florida Transnational Wildlife Trafficking Operation
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Earlier this year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers made the first arrests in a series, which n [...]
Living With Florida Bobcats
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Widely distributed throughout most of North America, the charismatic bobcat has adapted well to neighborhoodsthroughout [...]
FREE virtual classes on Florida-Friendly Landscaping
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The Hernando County Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) program offers classes and workshops year-round to help residents lear [...]
FWC: Atlantic Bluefish Regulation Change Effective Oct. 26th
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Starting Oct. 26, the following change will be in effect for bluefish:
The recreational daily bag limit will be three fish [...]
Fish and Wildlife Commission to Host Florida State-Fish Art Contest
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL.- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce the [...]
Virtual MarineQuest 2020 and Virtual School Day Event
PASCO COUNTY, Fla.- For more than 20 years, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute has ho [...]
Fishing for reef fish? FWC encourages best fishing practices; approves new hook regulations
At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new hook requirements in Atlantic state waters that are [...]
FWC Approves Draft Proposal for Flounder; Final Consideration Slated for December
PINELLAS, Fla. - At its October Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved draft changes to the managem [...]
Florida Stone Crab Season Starts Oct. 15 Regulation Changes in Place
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Several recreational and commercial stone crab regulation changes go into effect in the next few weeks, just in time for the Oct [...]