Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionGovernment

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is a state government agency responsible for managing and regulating Florida's fish and wildlife resources. Its mandate includes enforcing wildlife laws, protecting endangered species, overseeing hunting and fishing regulations, and conserving marine and terrestrial habitats across the state. Established on July 1, 1999, the commission was created following a 1998 constitutional amendment approved by Florida voters that consolidated several prior wildlife and environmental protection bodies.