Law Enforcement

Fish and Wildlife officers protect the natural and human resources of the state. Each officer has the authority to enforce all law of the state.


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Resource Hotlines

For emergencies or boating or wildlife violations, please call one of the numbers below.


  • Report Fish Kills: 1.800.636.0511
  • Report Fish Tags: 1.800.367.4461
  • Division of Law Enforcement: 1.888.404.FWCC (3922)
  • To report fish and wildlife law violations, call the Wildlife Alert Network: 1.888.404.FWCC (3922)
  • Fish and Wildlife Research Institute: 1.727.896.8626

Recreational Fishing Licenses

The FishingGeek answers a few questions regarding recreational fishing licenses. Find out why they are used, and what the money spent on them is used for.