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• Sept. 24: last day to harvest bay scallops this year

  Friday, September 17, 2021 -  The last day to recreationally harvest bay scallops in Gulf County through northwest Taylor County, and in Levy through Hernando counties is Sept. 24.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in 8 counties for October

  Thursday, September 16, 2021 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting, then clicking on “Hunter Safety” or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.

• FWC seeks public input on beach-nesting birds draft guidelines

  Wednesday, September 15, 2021 -  The FWC is seeking public feedback on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four state-listed beach-nesting bird species including the American oystercatcher, snowy plover, least tern and black skimmer.

• Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall

  Tuesday, September 14, 2021 -  The FWC reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that could attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood.

• FWC urges safe boating practices during Labor Day holiday weekend

  Friday, September 3, 2021 -  Boaters are reminded not to operate vessels under the influence. In addition to decreasing the operator's ability to make sound judgments, the consumption of alcohol also negatively affects the ability of passengers to respond in the case of an emergency on the water.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in four counties in September

  Friday, September 3, 2021 -  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.

• Deer hunters: Find answers to your FAQs

  Thursday, September 2, 2021 -  We’ve compiled a list of common questions our customer call center staff and biologists receive. Not only will the following FAQs put you in the know but we hope you’ll share the answers with other hunters in your favorite forum or Facebook group!

• Labor Day last day to harvest bay scallops from the Fenholloway to the Suwannee rivers

  Thursday, September 2, 2021 -  This includes all state waters east of Rock Island in Taylor County and north of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 in Levy County and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for St. Lucie County 

  Thursday, September 2, 2021 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• Help plan the future of the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area

  Wednesday, September 1, 2021 -  The FWC will present a draft 10-year management plan for the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland WEA at a public hearing in Martin County on Wednesday, Sept. 15.