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• FWC: Florida bass is a unique species

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The American Fisheries Society confirmed Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a separate species from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).

• Season 3 of Triple Threat Throwdown announced by Catch a Florida Memory

  Wednesday, February 19, 2025 -  One lucky angler will be selected in a random drawing to win a comprehensive Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500.

• FWC to meet Feb. 26-27 in Tallahassee

  Thursday, February 13, 2025 -  The Commission will meet Feb. 26-27 at the FSU Student Union, Ballroom E, 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32304. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources

  Monday, February 3, 2025 -  Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Tuesday, January 28, 2025 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact flood protection and access to navigation.

• FWC to host virtual public meetings on bass taxonomy rule updates

  Monday, January 27, 2025 -  The purpose of these meetings is to provide updates on recent taxonomic changes that recognize Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a species distinct from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).

• RESCHEDULED - FWC seeking public input on Levy County manatee zones

  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 -  The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 3, at the Inglis Community Center, 137 Highway 40 West in Inglis.

• Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force releases third consensus document

  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 -  This milestone report highlights advancements achieved in the focal areas of health, communications, and management and response, with research to advance pertinent knowledge in each area since the publication of its previous recommendations in 2021.

• FWC first U.S. agency to receive recommendation for accreditation in North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

  Friday, January 17, 2025 -  The North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program assessment team has recommended that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement become the first agency in the U.S. to receive accreditation. The NAWLEA board will vote in March and, if approved, the FWC would be the first agency in the U.S. to be accredited through the NAWLEA program.

• FWC seeking public input on Levy County manatee zones

  Tuesday, January 14, 2025 -  The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 21, at the Inglis Community Center, 137 Highway 40 West in Inglis.