The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced today updated estimates of the Florida black bear population. These initial numbers are now available for two of the FWC’s Bear M…
The recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters opened Memorial Day weekend. Red snapper is a popular species that has a strong economic impact for many coastal communities throughout Flori…
Twila Gates, from Marianna, established a new Florida freshwater fishing record with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) this month. Her catch of a 1-pound, 5.6-ounce (1.35 po…
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state waters closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1.
Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida…
