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• Gulf gray triggerfish and spotted seatrout open for recreational harvest on March 1

  Wednesday, February 28, 2024 -  Learn more about recreational fishing regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations.”

• FWC invites public to attend 29th Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby

  Wednesday, February 28, 2024 -  A fishing license is not required on this particular weekend because it falls during a state-designated license-free freshwater fishing weekend.

• FWC Division for Law Enforcement achieves highest level of accreditation by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation with Excelsior Recognition

  Wednesday, February 28, 2024 -  Excelsior Recognition is reserved for criminal justice agencies that have received accreditation five consecutive times over 15 years.

• FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Okeechobee

  Wednesday, February 28, 2024 -  The burn area is approximately 200 acres, which includes cattail that was managed with herbicide in October 2022, along with adjacent green cattail and other associated vegetation.

• FWC hosts annual Florida WildQuest event, April 27-May 5

  Tuesday, February 27, 2024 -  Florida residents and visitors will use the free and easy-to-use GooseChase app to join a wild adventure to complete scavenger hunt missions and discover some of Florida’s best spots to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.

• Recreational harvest of snook for Florida’s West Coast will open March 1

  Friday, February 23, 2024 -  These regions and regulations are part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries.

• Help plan the future of Telogia Creek Wildlife Management Area

  Friday, February 23, 2024 -  The Telogia Creek WMA encompasses approximately 12,384 acres in Liberty County and consists of mostly pine plantations.

• FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas

  Thursday, February 22, 2024 -  Rule change proposals are based on requests from staff, cooperators and stakeholders, and summaries of all proposed rule amendments were provided to the public online for commenting beginning Sept. 20, 2023, resulting in over 16,000 responses.

• FWC approves Pasco Zone bay scallop season change

  Wednesday, February 21, 2024 -  This regulation change, which goes into effect this year, sets a 40-day season for the Pasco Zone that starts on July 10 and will run through Aug. 18 annually.

• FWC Commissioners approve final rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation permits

  Wednesday, February 21, 2024 -  The amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees.