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• 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.

• FWC hosts public meeting on Lake Apopka hydrilla management

  Wednesday, September 1, 2021 -  The FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting focusing on managing hydrilla in Lake Apopka on Thursday, Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m.

• Snook season starts Sept. 1

  Friday, August 27, 2021 -  Unique to the region, snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World.

• FWC conducts Lake Okeechobee plant management, Aug. 30-Sept. 3

  Thursday, August 26, 2021 -  A total of 1,210 acres of aquatic plants will be managed. Due to the large scale of the projects, management will be conducted using helicopters.

• Blueline tilefish recreational season closes Sept. 1 in Atlantic state waters 

  Thursday, August 26, 2021 -  This season will reopen May 1, 2022.