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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Friday, October 13, 2023 - The Governor fully supports Floridians in enjoying our state’s natural resources and the activities that have become family traditions such as hunting and fishing. -
FWC’s School Fishing Club Program funds 50 Florida schools to support outdoor education
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - After undergoing a comprehensive review, 50 schools were awarded the Florida R3 Fishing Grant. -
Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - This closed season provides protection to flounder during pre-spawning aggregations, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year. -
FWC approves changes for snook in state waters following final rule hearing
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - These regulations will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. -
FWC approves stone crab regulation changes
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - The FWC approved changes to recreational and commercial stone crab regulations for escape ring requirements. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Gulf state waters starting Oct. 19
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Gulf gag grouper will help prevent quota overages and mitigate risks of future paybacks and shortened seasons. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting Oct. 23
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Atlantic gag grouper will help protect the gag grouper population and rebuild the fishery. -
Applications for limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters open Oct. 1
Friday, September 29, 2023 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the second annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime from Oct. 1-15, 2023, for the upcoming 2024 season. -
FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory announces the winner of Triple Threat Throwdown
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - The Triple Threat Throwdown brought a record-breaking year to the FWC's Catch a Florida Memory program and a big prize to one lucky angler! -
Skyway Fishing Pier educational course and certificate now available online
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - To access the educational course, which must be completed before fishing in the park, visit MyFWC.com/Skyway.