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• 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.

• Idle-speed, no-wake zone activated on Santa Fe River

  Friday, February 19, 2021 -  An idle-speed, no-wake zone was activated today on the Santa Fe River, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.

• Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters

  Thursday, February 18, 2021 -  The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 31, closing June 1 through July 31 for an annual spawning season closure.

• FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation

  Thursday, February 18, 2021 -  The FWC was initially accredited in 2009. This was its fifth completion of the accreditation process.

• You’re invited to a black crappie regulations review virtual public meeting for Orange Creek Basin

  Thursday, February 18, 2021 -  The FWC will host a virtual public meeting for Orange Creek Basin – Orange, Lochloosa and Newnans lakes – on Feb. 25 from 6-8 p.m. ET.

• Spotted seatrout opens March 1 in Western Panhandle zone

  Wednesday, February 17, 2021 -  The zone includes all state and federal waters from Escambia through the portion of Gulf County west of 85 degrees, 13.76 minutes west longitude but NOT including Indian Pass/Indian Lagoon.

• FWC announces next steps for the Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan

  Wednesday, February 17, 2021 -  The FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 6 p.m. that will provide an update on the Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan currently in development.