Regional Biologists

The FWC is divided into five administrative regions (see map), each staffed with representatives of the divisions and headed by a regional director.

The Northwest regional office is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central). All other regional offices are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern).

To report wildlife law violations anywhere in the state, 24 hours a day, call the toll-free Wildlife Alert hotline: 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922).

Northwest Region Fisheries Administrator: Chris Paxton 3911 Highway 2321 Panama City, FL 32409-1658 FAX: 850/747-5690 PHONE: 850/265-3676	Southwest Region Fisheries Administrator: Tom Champeau 3900 Drane Field Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811-1207 FAX: 863/701-1248 PHONE: 863/648-3203
North Central Region Fisheries Administrator: Allen Martin 3377 E. US Highway 90, Lake City, FL 32055 FAX: 386/758-0533 PHONE: 386/758-0530	South Region Fisheries Administrator: Barron Moody 8335 Northlake Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 FAX: 561/625-5129 PHONE: 561/625-5127
Northeast Region Fisheries Administrator: Marty Hale 1239 SW 10th St. Ocala, FL 34474-2797 FAX: 352/732-1391 PHONE: 352/732-1225	Headquarters, Farris Bryant Bldg. Fisheries Director: Darrell Scovell 620 South Meridian St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 FAX: 850/413-0381 PHONE: 850/488-0520 TDD: 850/488-9542

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