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• FWC certifies new state record flathead catfish

  Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 

• FWC seeks input from Florida landowners

  Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 
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  FWC promotes safe, sober boating this weekend for Operation Dry Water

  Tuesday, July 2, 2019 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be working to keep waterways safe this weekend.
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  FWC Python Action Team removes 500th Burmese python

  Friday, June 28, 2019 - 

• FWC officer receives federal fisheries management council award

  Thursday, June 27, 2019 -  The award, presented to FWC Lt. Jason Marlow, acknowledges work above and beyond duty requirements and recognizes distinguished service, professionalism and dedication to enforcing federal fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in four counties in July

  Thursday, June 27, 2019 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.
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  Shore-based shark fishing permit/educational component now available online; required by July 1

  Wednesday, June 26, 2019 -  The permit is required for all shore-based shark anglers age 16 and older, including those 65 and older who are normally exempt from needing a fishing license.

• Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin-Jefferson, a portion of Taylor County & Levy-Hernando

  Monday, June 24, 2019 -  Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin through the northwestern portion of Taylor, as well as Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa.
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  The FWC needs YOU to improve recreational fisheries data collection

  Monday, June 24, 2019 -  We encourage all anglers to participate in all our data collection programs, even if you haven’t made it out on the water this year.

• FWC: Governor’s support of budget solidifies commitment to conservation initiatives

  Friday, June 21, 2019 -