May 13, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardFlorida 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.