Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is a Unique Practice Area of Law
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (“FWC”) has statutes, rules and laws that cover many different aspects of boating, fishing, and hunting activities such as licensing and permits, species, seasons, methods of taking, bag limits, Wildlife Management areas and South Florida Water Management District properties.
Unique statutes, rules and laws have been created by the FWC, the State of Florida, and even the Federal Government to aide in conversation efforts and govern applicable behavior.:
FWC Departmental Codes
- 40E South Florida Water Management District
- 68A Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- 68B Marine Fisheries
- 68C Manatees
- 68D Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- 68E Marine Resources
Florida Statutes
- Title XVIII Public Lands and Property
- Title XIX Public Business
- Title XXIV Vessels
- Title XXVIII Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use
- Title XXIX Public Health
- Title XXXV Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry
- Title XL Real and Personal Property
Federal Statutes
- 16 U.S.C. 703-712 The Migratory Bird Treaty Act
