Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a license-free freshwater fishing weekend on June 14 and 15, coinciding with Father's Day.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the winners of its School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is calling on residents and visitors in Florida to report sightings of wild turkeys until August 31.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is organizing a series of public workshops, both in-person and online, to discuss the regulation and management of oyster harvests in Apalachicola Bay and throughout Florida.

Spring and early summer bring increased activity for Florida's black bears, as juvenile bears begin to explore new territories.

The recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico's state and federal waters will close on June 1 and remain closed until July 31.

The recreational harvest of snook on Florida's East Coast will be closed starting June 1, 2025.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting two license-free fishing weekends this summer.

As National Safe Boating Week wraps up, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its 2024 Boating Accident Statistical Report.

Florida's 2025 Gulf private recreational red snapper season is set to commence on Saturday, May 24, coinciding with Memorial Day Weekend.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced an executive order to close the recreational harvest of snowy grouper in Atlantic state waters.

At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed measures to protect a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation located in Biscayne National Park.

At its recent meeting in May, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) decided to issue an executive order that will close the recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters.

At a recent meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced an executive order to halt the recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 26, 2025.

At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed Phase II changes to enhance the Marine Special Activity License program.

At the recent May Commission meeting held in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized Lee Jacobi as the Landowner of the Year for his contributions to the Youth Hunting Program of Florida.

At a recent meeting in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) honored Newton Cook with the Hunting Heritage Legacy award.

At its recent meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved amendments to align state rules with federal frameworks for the 2025-26 migratory bird hunting seasons.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved a proposal to change rules concerning nonnative species, specifically targeting the invasive green iguana.

At the May Commission meeting in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) honored Doug Brooks from Osceola County with the 2025 Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year award.