What is the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website?

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myfwc.com is the official website of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the state agency that manages Florida's fish and wildlife resources. Its stated mission is managing those resources "for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people." Use the site when you need Florida-specific answers on fishing, hunting, boating, licenses and permits, wildlife, habitat conservation, or reporting a violation.

What the site covers

The homepage organizes services around a few main areas:

  • Recreational – fishing, hunting, and boating information for the public
  • Commercial – resources for commercial fishing and related activity
  • Wildlife – species and habitat information
  • Licenses & Permits – the section to check for required licenses and permits
  • Research – agency research and conservation work
  • Law Enforcement / Report a Violation – how to contact enforcement or report a violation

A "How Can We Help You?" menu on the homepage links directly to Habitat & Species Conservation, Hunting, Saltwater Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Licenses & Permits, Boating, Research, Discover Wildlife, and Law Enforcement/Report a Violation.

Current notices shown on the homepage

The site's rotating homepage banners are where time-sensitive announcements appear. At the time of this snapshot they included:

  • A 2026 Recreational Atlantic Red Snapper Season notice
  • Gulf County and Pasco Zones scallop closures
  • A "Learn to Fish!" feature pointing to Florida freshwater fishing, including where to go and how to fish
  • Boating safety information
  • A saltwater fish photo submission tied to a 10-year anniversary promotion
  • A 2027–2028 proposed hunting rule change survey, with an online commenting tool for public input
  • WMA Closures and Updates, with a link to check the open/closed status of FWC-managed areas, offices, and facilities

Because these are rotating and dated, treat them as examples of what the site publishes rather than permanent content — check the live homepage for the current status.

How to use it

  1. Start at myfwc.com and pick the activity that matches your question (fishing, hunting, boating, wildlife).
  2. For anything involving legal requirements, go to Licenses & Permits rather than relying on a summary elsewhere.
  3. Before heading out to an FWC-managed area, check WMA Closures and Updates for open/closed status.
  4. To report a violation or reach law enforcement, use the Law Enforcement/Report a Violation link.
  5. For rule changes or public input, watch the homepage banners — the hunting rule survey and commenting tool are an example of how the agency collects feedback.

What to keep in mind

  • The site is Florida-specific; rules, seasons, and closures apply to Florida waters and lands.
  • Some items on the homepage are promotional or survey-driven and change over time, so verify dates and details on the linked page.
  • The site links to related properties, such as a Buy-a-Plate page at wildlifeflorida.org, so not every linked resource lives on myfwc.com itself.