Gov. Ron DeSantis' Florida Boater Freedom Initiative bans FWC vessel safety inspections that uncover BUI, boat safety, fishing regulations violations Jack Lemnus Treasure Coast Newspapers 0:00 ...

Florida bill: Bans FWC stops that uncover BUI, boat safety, fishing regulations violations Jack Lemnus is a TCPalm enterprise reporter.

The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world, the FWC said. Adults caught in Florida average between 6 and 9 feet, with the largest one measuring an amazing 18 feet long. They are ...

The FWC uncovered 11,031 fishing violations during random boat stops in Florida over three years, from 2022-24. On the Treasure Coast, there were 455, or 4% of the total, with 208 in Martin, 154 ...

Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, state firearm laws to be aware of and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill a snake on your property. Can I trap a snake in my yard in Florida?

Florida Anglers Face Brief Two-Week Window to Harvest Gag Grouper as FWC Addresses Overfishing Concerns and Aligns with Federal Regulations Recreational anglers eagerly anticipating the pursuit of gag ...

Florida's alligator hunting season runs from August 15 to November 8, 2025. Permits are awarded via a multi-phase application process that started on May 2 and continues through June.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is seeking public input on the regulation and management of statewide oyster harvesting. Officials are considering changes to licensing requirements, bag ...

For the first time in a decade, the the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working up a proposal for a ...

A second vote on the hunt must be taken by the state in August, but all indications point to a 187-quota hunt that could last about a month.