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• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget prioritizes Florida’s oyster reefs, manatees and Floridians' constitutional right to boat, fish, and hunt

  Thursday, December 11, 2025 -  With more than 34 million acres of public and private land and over 12,000 square miles of water, maintaining our fish and wildlife resources is critical to sustaining a healthy way of life and a robust economy.

• FWC seeks local anglers for new black crappie research project at Tenoroc

  Wednesday, December 10, 2025 -  Volunteers will receive a free fin-clip sampling kit with all materials and instructions.

• FWC invites public to help monitor bird health with reporting app

  Wednesday, October 29, 2025 -  found. Public reports help FWC scientists track bird health trends across Florida.

• Applications for Year 2 of FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens Aug. 1!

  Friday, August 1, 2025 -  EFPs are permits that allow harvesting for specific purposes that are otherwise prohibited under current federal regulations.

• FWC marks 5 years of the State Reef Fish Survey, advancing sustainable fisheries through data-driven efforts 

  Wednesday, May 14, 2025 -  SRFS provides high-quality, timely data essential for evaluating and managing important reef fish stocks across the state.   

• FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources

  Monday, February 3, 2025 -  Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Celebrates 2024 Achievements in Conservation

  Friday, December 20, 2024 -  Recognized for its world-class fishing, hunting and outdoor experiences, the state has made preserving its natural resources a top priority, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.

• FWC hosts public meeting on research of striped bass on lower Ochlockonee River

  Monday, May 23, 2022 -  The in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET at the Joe Budd Wildlife Field Office.

• Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science

  Monday, February 28, 2022 -  Reporting horseshoe crab sightings provides valuable information about habitat use, population distribution and environmental conditions for nesting to the FWC.

• Avian influenza confirmed in wild birds in Florida

  Tuesday, February 22, 2022 -  The FWC has been notified by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory of confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) strain: H5 2.3.4.4 in a lesser scaup, black vultures and other avian species.