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Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - This closed season provides protection to flounder during pre-spawning aggregations, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year. -
FWC, FDACS and partner agencies to conduct public meeting to discuss new regulations to slow spread of chronic wasting disease in north Florida
Monday, October 9, 2023 - This meeting, the second of two public meetings held this fall by the FWC and FDACS, will provide information about chronic wasting disease, updates on the unified agency and partner response, new hunting regulations3 for the area, sampling and testing procedures, and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies. -
The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County passes resolution affirming the establishment of Kyle Lee Patterson Memorial Way
Friday, October 6, 2023 - The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County approved the request presented by County Attorney Daniel McIntyre to honor FWC Senior Investigator Kyle Lee Patterson by supporting the state designating the approved portion of State Road 70 as Kyle Lee Patterson Memorial Way. -
FWC Officer Specialist Elisha Cernuto named Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - The annual award honors a state officer whose efforts show outstanding performance and achievement among sworn conservation law enforcement personnel. -
FWC approves changes for snook in state waters following final rule hearing
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - These regulations will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. -
FWC approves stone crab regulation changes
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - The FWC approved changes to recreational and commercial stone crab regulations for escape ring requirements. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Gulf state waters starting Oct. 19
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Gulf gag grouper will help prevent quota overages and mitigate risks of future paybacks and shortened seasons. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting Oct. 23
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Atlantic gag grouper will help protect the gag grouper population and rebuild the fishery. -
Applications for limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters open Oct. 1
Friday, September 29, 2023 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the second annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime from Oct. 1-15, 2023, for the upcoming 2024 season. -
FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory announces the winner of Triple Threat Throwdown
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - The Triple Threat Throwdown brought a record-breaking year to the FWC's Catch a Florida Memory program and a big prize to one lucky angler!