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June 1 saltwater fishing openings/closures
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - Gag grouper opens for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters (season opening does not include Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor and Jefferson counties, which opened April 1, nor Monroe County, which follows the Atlantic state season and opened May 1.) -
FWC needs your input on future management of the flounder fishery
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - These workshops will start at 6 p.m., EDT on June 2 and June 4. Connect to the meeting by going to FWC.adobeconnect.com/mfm. -
FWC approves State Reef Fish Survey, effective July 1, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - This program expands the already successful Gulf Reef Fish Survey statewide to the Atlantic coast and Monroe County. -
Help us conserve beach nesting birds
Thursday, May 21, 2020 - By respectfully sharing our beaches and waterways with these birds, people can help ensure their survival. -
Boaters urged to boat safely during National Boating Safety Week
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - National Boating Safety Week is May 16-22 and we want to spread the word about boating safety to those enjoying Florida’s year-round boating season. -
More big news for tiny, critically endangered birds
Friday, May 15, 2020 - The Florida grasshopper sparrow captive breeding and release program achieved an important milestone: researchers have detected eight captive-reared sparrows breeding in the wild. -
FWC online meeting May 14 open to the public
Monday, April 20, 2020 - The FWC will meet online May 14 beginning at 9 am using Adobe Connect with a telephone conference line for accepting public comment during the meeting. -
Santa Fe’s idle-speed, no-wake zone deactivated
Monday, March 23, 2020 - There are now no active zones on the Santa Fe or Suwannee, according to FWC officials. -
Idle-speed, no-wake zone activated on Santa Fe River
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Zone 8 begins at an unnamed island approximately 4.25 miles upstream from the confluence of the Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers (coordinates: 29° 54.527’ N, 82° 46.074’ W) and ends at the confluence of the Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers. -
FWC to boaters: Slow down to save manatees.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - During this time of year, manatees leave their winter refuges and are more likely to be found in rivers, canals and nearshore waters.