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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! -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
Gag grouper fall season opens Sept. 1 in Gulf 4-county region
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - The gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties will open for harvest Sept. 1 through Dec. 31. -
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FWC temporarily prohibits take of freshwater softshell turtles and yellow-bellied sliders
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - These temporary regulation changes were made to help conserve freshwater turtle species that continue to be affected by a fatal disease caused by a virus called Turtle Bunyavirus (TBV).
