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• FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting on proposed black crappie regulations

  Wednesday, May 25, 2022 -  Attendees should sign up by June 7 via email at Crappie@MyFWC.com and include which meeting they wish to attend, their name and email address.

• Florida Friendly Angler course is now live!

  Wednesday, May 25, 2022 -  This free online course is for both new and experienced anglers looking to educate themselves on fisheries management and up their fishing game by learning skills and practices that help ensure fishing opportunities for the future.

• FWC statewide redfish workshops start next week

  Tuesday, May 24, 2022 -  The FWC is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input on proposed rules for redfish that include nine new management regions and modified recreational bag, vessel, and off-the-water transport limits.

• FWC: First pink-tagged bass caught! 9 more are swimming, worth big prizes!

  Tuesday, May 24, 2022 -  On May 22, Florida angler, Dale Dew, caught the first pink-tagged bass of the FWC's TrophyCatch 10-Tag Celebration.

• Retired FWC Investigator Steve Wayne inducted into the 2022 Florida Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame

  Monday, May 23, 2022 -  The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of Florida’s residents and visitors through their works, service and exemplary accomplishments.

• FWC hosts public meeting on research of striped bass on lower Ochlockonee River

  Monday, May 23, 2022 -  The in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET at the Joe Budd Wildlife Field Office.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Safe Boating Week in Florida

  Saturday, May 21, 2022 -  Safe Boating Week in Florida is an opportunity to bring awareness to life-saving tips and promote safe boating so Floridians and visitors can safely experience the beauty of our waterways in the Boating Capital of the World.

• FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  Among other boating safety tips found at MyFWC.com/Boating, boaters are encouraged to wear their life jackets, maintain 360-degree awareness and know the dangers (and penalties) for operating a vessel while impaired.

• FWC announces winner of High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  The FWC's High School Fishing Program congratulates Punta Gorda Middle School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of the FWC’s High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition.

• Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters has a regular season closure that starts June 1.