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• You’re invited to a black crappie regulations review virtual public meeting for the North Central Region

  Monday, March 1, 2021 -  The objective of the conversation will be to gather stakeholder input on current black crappie regulations and will focus on statewide opinions as well as resource specific regulations.

• FWC announces next steps for the Lake Okeechobee Management Plan

  Monday, March 1, 2021 -  The FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. that will provide an update on the Lake Okeechobee Management Plan currently in development.

• Help plan the future of Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area

  Monday, March 1, 2021 -  The FWC will present a 10-year management plan for the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area at a virtual public hearing on Thursday, March 11

• FWC approves regulations changes related to chronic wasting disease

  Friday, February 26, 2021 -  . These rule changes continue the FWC’s work to protect Florida’s deer populations by reducing the risk of chronic wasting disease spreading into the state.

• FWC wants your input on snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in SW Florida

  Friday, February 26, 2021 -  FWC staff will continue gathering public input both online at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments and through public workshops, which will be scheduled in the future.

• FWC protects multi-species fish spawning aggregations near Western Dry Rocks

  Friday, February 26, 2021 -  Starting April 1, 2021, all fishing is prohibited from April through July in a 1-square-mile area near Western Dry Rocks.

• FWC approves rule changes to help protect Florida from 16 high-risk invasive reptiles

  Thursday, February 25, 2021 -  The approved rule changes to Chapter 68-5, F.A.C. specifically address Burmese pythons, Argentine black and white tegus, green iguanas and 13 other high-risk nonnative snakes and lizards that pose a threat to Florida’s ecology, economy, and human health and safety.

• 5 idle-speed, no-wake zones activated on Suwannee, Santa Fe rivers

  Wednesday, February 24, 2021 -  An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway.

• New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory - Saltwater Reel Big Fish Program

  Tuesday, February 23, 2021 -  Effective March 1, anglers will be able to earn Reel Big Fish recognition for vermilion snapper and saltwater catfish.

• Nathan Bunting named Resource Manager of the Year

  Monday, February 22, 2021 -  Bunting has served for over 15 years at the Apalachee Wildlife Management Area in the Florida Panhandle and has worked tirelessly to restore the WMA after it was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.