Florida

Osceola turkey, alligator permits, wild hogs, and year-round hunting in Everglades and WMA systems.

Florida Regulatory Agency

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manages Florida's abundant fish, wildlife, and marine resources across nearly 6 million acres of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

FWC administers statewide hunting regulations for native Osceola turkey, whitetail deer, wild hog, migratory waterfowl, and alligator harvest permits.

policyMission

Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

assignmentResponsibilities

  • Issues hunting licenses, Osceola turkey permits, alligator harvest permits, and WMA quota permits
  • Manages Florida's extensive 6-million-acre WMA system and public access
  • Establishes hunting zones, season dates, weapon restrictions, and harvest limits
  • Executes habitat restoration, invasive species management, and wildlife research
  • Enforces state fish, wildlife, and boating safety laws

starCore Values

  • Resource Conservation: Protecting fish and wildlife for future generations.
  • Public Heritage: Promoting Florida's rich hunting and fishing traditions.
  • Accountability: Transparent science-based wildlife stewardship.