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• FWC to hold public meeting discussing a management plan for Harris Chain of Lakes

  Thursday, February 27, 2020 -  The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tavares Civic Center, 110 E Caroline Street, Tavares, FL 32778.

• PLEA honors FWC officer Kyle Yurewitch with Distinguished Service Award

  Thursday, February 27, 2020 -  The Park Law Enforcement Association honored FWC Officer Kyle Yurewitch with the 2019 Distinguished Service Award during its awards banquet.

• Students competing for $20,000 in scholarships at statewide archery tournament

  Wednesday, February 26, 2020 -  The tournament, hosted by the FWC, will be held Feb. 29 in Bartow.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in 5 counties in March

  Tuesday, February 25, 2020 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.

• Exotic Pet Amnesty Day set for Feb. 29 at Naples Zoo

  Tuesday, February 25, 2020 -  People can surrender their exotic pets at the event, whether they are being kept legally or illegally, without penalty or cost.

• Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters

  Tuesday, February 25, 2020 -  Learn more about gray triggerfish regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine.

• Learn how to hunt wild turkeys this spring

  Monday, February 24, 2020 -  The FWC has launched a new online guide with information about how to hunt wild turkeys

• Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Naples promises day of learning and fun

  Monday, February 24, 2020 -  Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for the Kids’ Fishing Clinic.

• Spotted seatrout opens March 1 in Western Panhandle zone

  Monday, February 24, 2020 -  The new spotted seatrout size limit statewide is 15 to 19 inches total length, with one over 19 inches per vessel allowed.

• Snook opens to recreational harvest March 1 in some Gulf waters

  Monday, February 24, 2020 -  Unique to the region, snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World.