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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. -
FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Rule change proposals are based on requests from staff, cooperators and stakeholders, and summaries of all proposed rule amendments were provided to the public online for commenting beginning Sept. 20, 2023, resulting in over 16,000 responses. -
FWC approves Pasco Zone bay scallop season change
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - This regulation change, which goes into effect this year, sets a 40-day season for the Pasco Zone that starts on July 10 and will run through Aug. 18 annually. -
FWC Commissioners approve final rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation permits
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees. -
FWC approves new rules to support trophy bass management
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The approved rules include largemouth bass fishing regulations changes for specific waterbodies, including Lochloosa, Orange and Newnans lakes in Alachua County. -
FWC approves rule changes for new alligator harvest opportunity
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The new opportunity will complement the existing statewide alligator hunt and create a flexible alternative that allows permittees to hunt at multiple alligator management units during a longer season than the statewide hunt. -
FWC to meet Feb. 21-22 in Tallahassee
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - For the full Feb. 21-22 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” -
FWC Commissioners review proposed rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - The proposed amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees. -
FWC announces Charles “Rett” Boyd as Assistant Executive Director and George Warthen as Chief Conservation Officer
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - The two key leadership positions will ensure the continued success of the FWC and its mission. -
FWC approves modifications to two freshwater fisheries permits
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - The FWC approved two rule modifications to the Black Bass Tournament Exemption Permit and the Scientific Collector’s Permit.