To develop, administer and facilitate public involvement in programs that promote the safe responsible use of sporting arms and other hunting equipment, the responsible and ethical use of our wildlife…

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 awarded the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) a formula grant of $3,013,334 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports the development, administration, and facilitation of public involvement in programs that promote the safe and responsible use of sporting arms and hunting equipment, the ethical use of wildlife resources, and public awareness of modern wildlife management benefits in Florida.

The funding enables the FFWCC to continue its core wildlife conservation mission through hunter education and safety initiatives, wildlife habitat restoration and management, wildlife population surveys and research, and public access to wildlife resources. As the state's primary wildlife management agency, the FFWCC leverages Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act funding to support comprehensive conservation efforts across Florida's terrestrial, marine, and freshwater environments. The grant advances the agency's capacity to manage wildlife populations, restore critical habitats, and deliver educational programming that connects Floridians to responsible outdoor recreation and natural resource stewardship.

To develop, administer and facilitate public involvement in programs that promote the safe responsible use of sporting arms and other hunting equipment, the responsible and ethical use of our wildlife resources, and the benefits of modern wildlife management in florida.