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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). -
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Learn through new Gone Fishin’ saltwater digital interactive games
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - The FWC has partnered with Pubbly, a digital education company, to launch five interactive games that engage and educate students of all ages on marine fisheries conservation. -
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Apply now for FWC’s 2021-2022 High School Fishing Program curriculum and grant funding
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - This grant program is focused on recruiting new anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida. -
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Bay County Shooting Range to reopen Aug. 26
Friday, August 20, 2021 - Due to facility issues, the Bay County Shooting Range is closed beginning Friday, Aug. 20 at noon CT and is expected to reopen Thursday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. CT. -
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Sea turtles are hatching on Florida beaches; keep them safe with these tips from FWC
Thursday, August 19, 2021 - Sea turtles are protected, so you should allow hatchlings to crawl toward the ocean on their own. Any interference or disturbance, including getting too close, can cause hatchlings to become confused and lose their way. -
FWC seeking feedback on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - FWC staff will hold two public webinars during the public comment period that runs Aug. 16 through Sept. 13, 2021. -
Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in 9 counties for September
Monday, August 16, 2021 - Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting, then clicking on “Hunter Safety” or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525. -
Palm Beach County to get improved waterway marker signs
Friday, August 13, 2021 - The FWC is performing routine maintenance and replacing degraded waterway signs in the existing boundaries of the manatee protection zones and the boating restricted areas.




