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• Suspects arrested in gill netting case involving the netting of juvenile bottlenose dolphin and multiple fish species

  Wednesday, August 5, 2020 -  FWC officers concluded an investigation in Pinellas County that resulted in the arrest of two suspects, Yunior C. Rosales Morales and Yandie Concepcion, for the unlawful use of a monofilament entanglement net to take several species of fish and a juvenile bottlenose dolphin.

• FWC’s TrophyCatch announces new Season 8 Hall of Fame leader

  Tuesday, August 4, 2020 -  This 15-pound, 2-ounce bass was recently caught in Polk County by Vance Mccullers.

• Updates about 2020-2021 waterfowl hunting

  Monday, August 3, 2020 -  This year, waterfowl hunting opportunities created by permit holders who don’t show up for morning stormwater treatment area hunts will be distributed differently.

• August blue crab trap closures for east coast of Florida canceled

  Monday, August 3, 2020 -  FWC has canceled the blue crab trap closures previously scheduled for Aug. 10-19 and 20-29, for all waters from Nassau through Palm Beach counties. Recreational and commercial blue crab traps may remain in the water during this period.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trappers sought for Polk and Osceola counties

  Friday, July 31, 2020 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• Lionfish Challenge 2020 Update – July 30

  Thursday, July 30, 2020 -  The Lionfish Challenge has been extended. Participants will now have until Nov. 1 to submit their lionfish.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trappers sought for Pinellas County

  Wednesday, July 29, 2020 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters Aug. 1

  Tuesday, July 28, 2020 -  This season is scheduled to remain open through Oct. 31 in Gulf state and federal waters.

• FWC, SFWMD announce milestone in effort to restore the Everglades: 5,000 Burmese pythons removed

  Tuesday, July 28, 2020 -  The public can help control nonnative invasive wildlife by reporting sightings to the FWC’s Exotic Species Hotline at 888-IveGot1 (888-483-4681), online at IveGot1.org or by using the free smartphone app IVEGOT1.

• FWC approves draft changes to flounder regulations

  Thursday, July 23, 2020 -  These changes will be brought back to the Commission in October for final consideration.