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Proposal Would Make Tarpon, Bonefish Catch-And-Release Only
Proposal Would Make Tarpon, Bonefish Catch-And-Release Only
Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:03AM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its April meeting near Tallahassee, moved... Read More


New 'Ladies, Let's Go Fishing' Event Offers Same Fishing Fun Plus Kayaking
New 'Ladies, Let's Go Fishing' Event Offers Same Fishing Fun Plus Kayaking
Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 1:09PM by FWC

The popular sport of kayak fishing will be part of the next “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”... Read More


Game Fish, Sport Fish Webinars Planned For Early December
Game Fish, Sport Fish Webinars Planned For Early December
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 12:58PM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting two webinars in December... Read More


Manatees On The Move
Manatees On The Move
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 4:02PM by FWC

Now that the weather outside is chilly, Florida manatees are migrating to warmer waters. They swim in search... Read More


Becoming Commercial Fishermen Gets Easier For Florida Vets
Becoming Commercial Fishermen Gets Easier For Florida Vets
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 3:52PM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) honored Florida’s heroes on Veterans Day,... Read More


FWC Increases Lionfish Harvest  Opportunities, Asks Public To Help
FWC Increases Lionfish Harvest Opportunities, Asks Public To Help
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 12:22PM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced changes to the lionfish harvest.... Read More


Snook Open In Atlantic, Remains Closed In Gulf
Snook Open In Atlantic, Remains Closed In Gulf
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 5:55PM by FWC

The recreational harvest season for Snook opened Sept. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters,... Read More


Snook to Remain Closed For Another Year in Gulf Waters
Snook to Remain Closed For Another Year in Gulf Waters
Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 3:10PM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation... Read More


Bay Scallop Season Extended By 2 Weeks
Bay Scallop Season Extended By 2 Weeks
Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 1:37PM by FWC

After determining that two years of season extensions did not significantly impact the bay scallop population,... Read More


Bay Scallop Season Opens July 1
Bay Scallop Season Opens July 1
Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 12:47PM by FWC

It’s time, bay scallop harvesters! Get your snorkels, masks and dive flags ready. The recreational... Read More


Anglers Can Help FWC Catch Data On Red Snapper, Other Reef Fish
Anglers Can Help FWC Catch Data On Red Snapper, Other Reef Fish
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 2:12PM by FWC

By filling out a survey card or making a phone call, anglers can provide Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation... Read More


FWC Approves Ordinance for Anchoring/mooring Pilot Program
FWC Approves Ordinance for Anchoring/mooring Pilot Program
Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:25AM by FWC

On May 2, 2012 in Crystal River, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved, with... Read More


Spiny Lobster, Grouper, Vermilion Snapper Recreational Openings, Closures As of April 1
Spiny Lobster, Grouper, Vermilion Snapper Recreational Openings, Closures As of April 1
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:11AM by FWC

As of April 1st, Atlantic vermilion snapper and several species of Gulf of Mexico grouper are back on the... Read More


FWC Promotes Boating Access  With New Database
FWC Promotes Boating Access With New Database
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:06AM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) introduced a new feature on its website this... Read More


Annual Manatee Death Count Shows Cold Weather An Unusually Big Factor Again
Annual Manatee Death Count Shows Cold Weather An Unusually Big Factor Again
Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 9:29AM by FWC

A cold-related die-off of manatees in early 2011 set the stage for a third straight year with high numbers... Read More


Successful Red Drum Management Prompts FWC to up Bag Limit
Successful Red Drum Management Prompts FWC to up Bag Limit
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 10:04AM by FWC

Recreational anglers targeting Red Drum in northern Florida can soon take home more of the popular fish,... Read More


FWC Provides Update on Anchoring/Mooring Pilot Program
FWC Provides Update on Anchoring/Mooring Pilot Program
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 10:03AM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday in Key Largo approved St. Augustine's... Read More


Recreational, Commercial Fishermen to Benefit from Spotted Seatrout Management
Recreational, Commercial Fishermen to Benefit from Spotted Seatrout Management
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 9:35AM by FWC

Thanks to successful spotted seatrout management, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)... Read More


FWC Moves to Protect Tiger Sharks, Hammerheads
FWC Moves to Protect Tiger Sharks, Hammerheads
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:24AM by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) moved Nov. 16 to prohibit the harvest of tiger... Read More


Everglades National Park Cold-weather Fish Kill
Everglades National Park Cold-weather Fish Kill
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:13PM by FWC

A recent period of cold temperatures in south Florida caused widespread fish kills in Everglades National... Read More