ORLANDO, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that Florida has submitted an Exempted Fishing Permit to the U.S. Commerce Secretary, with the goal of managing the recreational red snapper ...

Florida has formally asked federal officials for the authority to manage red snapper in the Atlantic Ocean, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, fishermen with private recreational vessels or state-permitted charter vessels that do not have a federal reef fish permit will be ...

Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has formally submitted an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ...

Florida and the other coastal states on the South Atlantic are taking steps to gain control over red snapper management. Phil Hollandsworth In a press conference on Nov. 10, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ...

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has submitted an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) to the U.S. Secretary of ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The fall’s private recreational red snapper is back at Florida’s Gulf Coast. Starting Monday, private boats and state charter vessels without federal reef fish permits can fish on ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that the state is pushing to control management of the recreational red snapper in the Atlantic and to extend the season to 39 days for Florida anglers ...

I’m honored to share that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently announced significant milestones achieved in 2025, as Florida continues to be a national leader in ...

Once approved, the permit will let Florida oversee the red snapper season in state and federal waters, expanding from two days to 39 days. NFL Black Monday Reaction + Kirk Cousins talks Falcons ...

For the first time in many years, the big four offshore species will be filling fish boxes at the same time for recreational anglers. But for how long is still to be determined. While normally open ...