Commission moves forward with considering innovative bass regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) favorably reviewed draft rules that could ultimately change statewide length limits for black bass species, including eliminating many spec…
FWC: Newly passed rules include hunting season for bears
Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently approved a bear hunting season as part of several changes to rules relating to Florida bears.
In a press release f…
Important facts about black bear conservation in Florida
Numerous recent articles and editorials have addressed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC's) bear management program. Much of the writing has focused on the proposal to rein…
FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report
FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report
FWC data show increase in bear population
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…
Two License-Free Fishing Weekends in June
This weekend saltwater recreational fishing license requirement will be waived.
FWC Division of Law Enforcement weekly report
FWC Division of Law Enforcement weekly report
Gulf state recreational red snapper season is now open
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…

















