Florida

The Commission:

• Name: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (same name as agency)
  
• Regulatory or advisory: Regulatory
• Number of seats: 7
• Term length: 5 years
• How selected: Appointed by Governor
• Senate confirmation required: Yes
• Selection criteria per Florida constitution and statute: None; there are no criteria or qualifications for selection and appointment of commissioners
• From the Commission’s website: 

“The FWC’s seven Commissioners’… constitutional duty is to exercise the ‘regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to wild animal life and freshwater aquatic life and shall also exercise regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to marine life, except that all license fees and penalties for violating regulations shall be as provided by law.’”

The Agency:

• Name: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Type: Standalone agency
• Title of Agency Director: Executive Director
• Selection process: Appointed by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; confirmed by the Senate
• Mission statement from agency website:

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

Revenue for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FY23-24

Other: Land Acquisition Trust Fund (0.32%), Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund (3.44%), Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund (0.5%), State Game Trust Fund (5.77%), Save the Manatee Trust Fund (2.44%).

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FY23-24 Funding Sources

Updated: February 6, 2025