FWC News

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• FWC approves new rules for hunting and managed areas  

  Thursday, February 5, 2026 -  At its February Meeting, the FWC Commission approved rule changes related to the 2026-27 hunting season, including specific regulations on Wildlife Management Areas and Wildlife Environmental Areas.

• FWC proposes Phase III changes to Marine Special Activity License program

  Wednesday, February 4, 2026 -  The proposed changes to the Marine Special Activity License Program incorporate an updated policy on the collection of prohibited species for education and exhibition that increases restrictions on the collection of species listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

• UPDATED: FWC approves holistic management approach for spotted seatrout

  Wednesday, February 4, 2026 -  At its February meeting, the FWC approved new management regions and regulations for spotted seatrout as a part of FWC’s holistic regional management approach.

• Florida reef gecko added to state Threatened and Endangered Species List

  Wednesday, February 4, 2026 -  At its February meeting, the FWC Commission gave final approval to designate the Florida reef gecko as State-designated Threatened, adding it to the state’s Threatened and Endangered Species List.

• FWC approves proposed amendments to Indian River County manatee zones for advertising

  Wednesday, February 4, 2026 -  At its February Commission meeting, FWC Commissioners voted to approve proposed rule amendments to manatee protection zones in Indian River County for advertising.

• FWC to meet Feb. 4-5 in Tallahassee

  Wednesday, January 21, 2026 -  The FWC will meet in person Feb. 4-5 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32301.