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• Lang Lake closed from Oct. 15 – Jan. 31

  Monday, October 5, 2020 -  Eagle Lake Fish Management Area remains open.

• Test your knowledge about treestand safety

  Thursday, October 1, 2020 -  You can stay safe when hunting from an elevated platform by following a few simple precautions.

• Help plan the future of Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area

  Thursday, October 1, 2020 -  The FWC will present a 10-year management plan for the Triple N Ranch WMA at a virtual public hearing via Adobe Connect at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.

• FWC announces fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf

  Wednesday, September 30, 2020 -  Fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico to open on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1.

• FWC’s TrophyCatch announces Eyeball Challenge results

  Tuesday, September 29, 2020 -  The Eyeball Challenge asked anglers to estimate the weights of bass in three separate challenges, each with a series of photos.

• Access to Everglades complex of wildlife management areas temporarily restricted due to high water

  Tuesday, September 29, 2020 -  These restrictions are needed to reduce stress to area wildlife caused by high water levels that force them to take refuge on tree islands and levees.

• Be BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods

  Monday, September 28, 2020 -  Protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood.

• Share your input: Attend a public workshop on blue crab traps and diamondback terrapins

  Monday, September 28, 2020 -  The FWC is hosting two virtual public workshops regarding accidental capture of diamondback terrapins in blue crab traps, and the utility of bycatch reduction devices to minimize harm to terrapins.

• Planting for the future at Lake Walk-in-Water

  Thursday, September 24, 2020 -  The FWC partnered with Polk County Parks and Natural Resources on a habitat restoration project designed to establish Illinois pondweed, a type of native submerged aquatic vegetation commonly referred to as “peppergrass,” in Lake Walk-In-Water.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trapper sought for Pinellas County

  Wednesday, September 23, 2020 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.