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• Hunter safety internet-completion course offered in six counties for March

  Wednesday, February 6, 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 Lake City at 386-758-0525.

• FWC announces Gainesville date for aquatic plant management public meeting

  Tuesday, February 5, 2019 -  The meetings will provide the public with an opportunity to provide feedback about management activities on Florida water bodies during the past 12 months.
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  The truth about Florida’s deer rut

  Monday, February 4, 2019 -  Hours of daylight decreasing, geographic latitude, genetics, climate, evolution and moon phase are many factors that hunters and deer enthusiasts have debated over the years.

• FWC approves 3 course providers for new airboat operators carrying passengers for hire requirements

  Monday, February 4, 2019 -  USA Marine Training, Peace River Charters and TAC Training are the first three companies to have been approved to offer the course.

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

  Thursday, January 31, 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.
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  Workshop offered on using prescribed fire to promote wildlife on private lands

  Thursday, January 31, 2019 -  The workshop, sponsored by the FWC, the Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society and the University of Florida/IFAS, will be held Feb. 26-28 at the North Florida Research and Education Center, 155 Research Road, in Quincy, FL 32351.

• FWC holding public meetings to gather input on aquatic plant management

  Thursday, January 31, 2019 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding several public meetings to gather community input about the agency’s aquatic plant herbicide treatment program.

• FWC taking input on 2019 bay scallop seasons for St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County

  Tuesday, January 29, 2019 -  Staff will give an update on research and restoration efforts in the bay and gather public input on management for the 2019 season. The workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Gulf County Public Library, 110 Library Dr., Port St. Joe.

• FWC’s High School Fishing program announces Costa as premiere sponsor of conservation project initiative

  Tuesday, January 29, 2019 -  The student angler participants must complete at least one conservation project in order to qualify for the funding associated with the program.

• Snook slated to reopen in Atlantic state waters Feb. 1

  Thursday, January 24, 2019 -  The season will remain open through May 31.