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May 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission meeting covered a wide range of fisheries and wildlife management topics. Key actions included the approval of staff recommendations regarding the 2026 Atlantic red snapper recreational season, updates to the marine special activity license program, and amendments to Lake Okeechobee haul seine regulations. The Commission also established an Off-Highway Vehicle hunting permit for the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Reports were presented on wild turkey management, the private lands deer management program, detection dog research, and updates from the South Atlantic and Gulf Fishery Management Councils. Additionally, the Commission recognized various volunteer achievements and discussed future agenda planning.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Workplan 2026-2027
This document presents the proposed 2026/2027 workplan for the Division of Marine Fisheries Management, outlining anticipated activities for the fiscal year to guide resource allocation and cooperative efforts. The plan is developed annually considering sustainability needs, commissioner input, stakeholder concerns, and research implications. Workplan items are organized into Commission Meeting Items, Programming, and Exploratory categories. Key focal points for the 2026/2027 cycle include Gulf and Atlantic Red Snapper, Gulf Gag Grouper, Oysters, Coastal Corridor Framework, Federal Congressional Engagement, Catch a Florida Memory program, and Coral Restoration and Recovery.
May 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission Staff Report
The report covers various updates related to the Gulf Council's management of marine fisheries. Key topics include an increase in the lane snapper quota, concerns regarding federal shark management and potential recreational harvest restrictions, and the status of the overfished greater amberjack stock with discussions on state management alternatives. Additionally, the report outlines the private recreational red snapper season structure, state allocations, federal for-hire red snapper management challenges, and progress on an Exempted Fishing Permit for gag grouper to evaluate state-level management.
Feb 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission meeting included the presentation of several awards and recognitions, including the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida annual awards and the Florida Land Steward award. Key action items addressed and approved included final rules for regulated wildlife trapping, spotted seatrout regional management, hunting rules for the 2026-2027 season, listing status updates for several species, and manatee protection zones in Indian River County. Staff reports were provided on the South Atlantic and Gulf Fishery Management Councils, federal congressional legislative impacts, Gulf striped bass management, and conservation engagement and education efforts.
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