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• New flounder regulations are effective March 1

  Tuesday, February 16, 2021 -  The Commission approved these changes at its December 2020 meeting because a stock status update suggested that the flounder fishery statewide has been in a general declining trend and is likely overfished and undergoing overfishing on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

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

  Tuesday, February 16, 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.

• Martin County to get improved waterway marker signs

  Monday, February 15, 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.

• Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp awarded $7,000 grant

  Wednesday, February 10, 2021 -  The grant will be used to develop and launch four new summer camp programs that will expand the OOAC’s reach and serve a wider age range of campers.

• FWC: Bats in your building? Now’s the time to check.

  Tuesday, February 9, 2021 -  If you find any, you still have time to exclude them before bat maternity season begins.

• You’re invited to a black crappie regulations review virtual public meeting for the St. Johns River

  Tuesday, February 9, 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 virtual meeting Feb. 25-26 open to the public

  Monday, February 8, 2021 -  The Adobe Connect link for this meeting will be provided on MyFWC.com closer to the meeting date. Stakeholders may also choose to watch The Florida Channel broadcast at TheFloridaChannel.org. Those watching via the Florida Channel can utilize the telephone conference line to call in for public comment.

• Keep pets and backyard animals from becoming prey to coyotes

  Thursday, February 4, 2021 -  To help avoid conflicts with coyotes and other predators, take proactive measures by removing food sources including unsecured trash and pet food, and securing pets and small livestock as they can become prey to coyotes.

• Get ready for spring turkey season with updated information and tools from the FWC

  Monday, February 1, 2021 -  The FWC recently launched a new map that shows the predicted quality of habitat based on the location, amount and arrangement of habitat needed throughout a wild turkey’s home range and life cycle.

• FWC: Conservation Remains Priority in Governor’s Budget

  Thursday, January 28, 2021 -  The budget will continue to support high priority conservation items, such as red tide research and invasive species management.