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• A wild turkey twist on a Thanksgiving tradition

  Tuesday, November 19, 2019 -  When knowledge, skill and good fortune result in a successful hunt, it provides an opportunity to impress dinner guests with the delicious flavor of wild turkey.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in 3 counties in December

  Tuesday, November 19, 2019 -  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.

• Lang Lake closed from Nov. 22 – Jan. 31

  Tuesday, November 19, 2019 -  For additional information, call the FWC regional office at 386-758-0525.

• FWC invites anglers to TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony

  Monday, November 18, 2019 -  The ceremony will take place at Bass Pro Shops Gainesville, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.

• FWC: Gov. DeSantis’ Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget recommendations continue to support conservation initiatives

  Monday, November 18, 2019 -  FWC Executive Director Eric Sutton applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis for his Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget recommendations for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

• TrophyCatch partner Bartow Ford drives conservation forward

  Friday, November 15, 2019 -  TrophyCatch is an incentive-based conservation program for anglers who catch, document and release largemouth bass heavier than 8 pounds in Florida.

• Hunter safety internet-completion course offered in 3 counties for December

  Friday, November 8, 2019 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.

• Share your input on Gulf County 2020 and future bay scallop seasons; attend workshop

  Friday, November 8, 2019 -  Share your input about the future timing of the Gulf County bay scallop season at an in-person workshop starting at 5:30 p.m. (EST) Nov. 14, in Port St. Joe at the Gulf County Public Library, 110 Library Drive.
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  New FWC program recognizes private landowners for conserving habitat for wildlife

  Tuesday, November 5, 2019 -  The FWC developed the Wildlife Habitat Recognition Program to show appreciation for the important contributions to wildlife conservation made by private landowners.

• Look out, Florida: manatees are on the move!

  Friday, November 1, 2019 -  As cooler weather comes to the Sunshine State, manatees begin to migrate to warmer waters. During this time of year, many of Florida’s over 7,000 manatees will be on the move.