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• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Celebrates 2024 Achievements in Conservation

  Friday, December 20, 2024 -  Recognized for its world-class fishing, hunting and outdoor experiences, the state has made preserving its natural resources a top priority, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.

• FWC celebrates a banner year for Florida Saltwater Fishing State Records

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 -  he program approved the highest number of records since the FWC took over the record program from the International Game Fish Association in 2016, making 2024 a banner year.

• FWC suspends harvest of Suwannee bass in the Wakulla River to aid conservation efforts

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 -  The harvest restriction is intended to protect any remaining Suwannee bass and provide time for the FWC to gather additional data.

• FWC to host public meeting on Lake Istokpoga management activities

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 -  FWC staff will provide updates on lake management activities, current lake conditions and gather stakeholder feedback through a breakout session at the end of the meeting.

• FWC approves changes to Marine Special Activity License program

  Thursday, December 12, 2024 -  We encourage all interested parties who would like additional changes to the SAL rule to submit recommendations for Phase II through MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments or email them to Marine@MyFWC.com.

• FWC Officer Matthew Pietroburgo named Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -  The annual award honors a state officer whose efforts show outstanding performance and achievement among sworn conservation law enforcement personnel.

• FWC closes recreational lane snapper harvest in Gulf state waters

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -  Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for lane snapper will help prevent overfishing and quota overages.

• FWC approves rule changes for Atlantic gag and black grouper recreational harvest

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -  The intent of the rule is to help prevent incidental harvest of gag grouper and ultimately help rebuild the gag grouper stock and end overfishing.

• FWC modified Gulf greater amberjack recreational season to be open Sept. 1–Oct. 31 each year

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -  The Gulf greater amberjack stock is overfished and experiencing overfishing, and the modified season is intended to reduce harvest and help improve the status of the stock.

• FWC asks cattle ranchers to promptly call the Wildlife Alert Hotline about suspected panther depredations

  Thursday, December 5, 2024 -  Commercial cattle ranchers who experience losses due to panthers qualify for payment through the FWC’s Panther Depredation Compensation Pilot Program.