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• FWC announces major contribution for new pier on Lake Montgomery in Lake City

  Friday, August 12, 2022 -  The pier project was made possible by a generous private donation from the Grace and Aloysius Harter Family Trust, managed by Rose Pavey, to the FWC through the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.

• Brevard-Palm Beach blue crab trap closure ending early

  Friday, August 12, 2022 -  Recreational and commercial blue crab traps may be placed back in all waters of Brevard through Palm Beach counties starting Aug. 14.

• It’s time to apply for FWC’s School Fishing Club Program

  Wednesday, August 10, 2022 -  This grant program is focused on engaging youth anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• FWC launches new initiatives to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease

  Tuesday, August 9, 2022 -  The FWC is also partnering with the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Woods ‘n Waters magazine to support the need for testing more hunter-harvested deer for CWD in specific counties this year through the CWD Monitoring Sweepstakes.

• FWC Lt. Seth Wagner appointed state Boating Law Administrator

  Monday, August 8, 2022 -  Lt. Wagner will replace retiring BLA, Capt. Gary Klein.

• First Lady Casey DeSantis Kicks Off Florida Python Challenge® Competition

  Friday, August 5, 2022 -  Over 800 participants and counting, from 32 states and Canada, are beginning their search to find and remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Citrus County

  Thursday, August 4, 2022 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• East coast blue crab trap closures start Aug. 10

  Wednesday, August 3, 2022 -  Recreational and commercial blue crab traps must be removed from certain state waters on the east coast of Florida prior to Aug. 10, the first day of two 10-day trap closures occurring this month.

• FWC and City of Port St. Lucie working to improve fishing access and habitat at Peacock Park lake

  Wednesday, August 3, 2022 -  Earlier this year, the FWC and City of Port St. Lucie staff removed 4 acres of invasive Brazilian peppertree, treated 2 acres of invasive aquatic plants and planted native vegetation throughout the lake.

• Recreational and commercial spiny lobster season opens Aug. 6

  Tuesday, August 2, 2022 -  Learn more about bag limits, size limits, where to harvest, and other regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations” and “Lobster,” which is under the “Crabs, Lobster and other Shellfish” tab.