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![Announcing the 2024-25 Fish Art Contest”, A Florida Bass artwork created by last year’s 4-6th grade, freshwater runner-up, Hannah Wang. Including the FWC, Fish Art Contest, and Wildlife Forever branded logos.]()
Calling all young artists! Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins
Friday, September 13, 2024 - The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect with nature and learn about fish and aquatic habitats while exploring creative art and writing. -
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Record-breaking year as 2024 FWC Lionfish Challenge crowns Recreational King and Commercial Champion
Friday, September 13, 2024 - The 2024 Lionfish Challenge witnessed an increase in participation, with 285 dedicated divers submitting their lionfish harvests. These dedicated divers embarked on over 700 trips throughout the state during the Challenge and removed 31,773 lionfish from the waters of Florida. -
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FWC's TrophyCatch program hits 15,000 catches: A testament to Florida’s premier bass fishing
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - Designed to enhance understanding of the state’s bass population and encourage conservation, the program has achieved a remarkable level of participation and success. -
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BearWise® basics to follow as bears become more active in fall
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - Following BearWise® practices such as securing garbage and removing food attractants can help prevent negative interactions with bears, as well as with other wildlife. -
FWC to meet Sept. 17-18 in Duck Key
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - The FWC will meet in person Sept. 17-18 at the Hawks Cay Resort, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd., Duck Key, FL 33050. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. -
Recreational harvest of snook in all east coast and most west coast management regions opens Sept. 1
Friday, August 30, 2024 - The regional management zones are part of the FWC's holistic management approach for Florida’s most popular inshore fisheries. -
Gulf red snapper private recreational fall season open Sept. 1 through Nov. 30 for 3-day weekends
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper during these weekends in Gulf state and federal waters. -
FWC reminds boaters to stay safe on Florida’s waterways over Labor Day weekend
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - To reduce the number of boating accidents, the FWC encourages boaters to pay attention, always maintain 360-degree awareness and take a boater safety course. -
FWC to hold public meeting on aquatic habitat management in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - The meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.18. at the UF/IFAS Extension Office, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34744. -
2024 recreational gag grouper season open Sept. 1–15 in Gulf state waters
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - The 2024 Gulf gag grouper recreational season was modified to prevent overfishing following the quota overage that occurred in 2023 and to be consistent with the season in adjacent federal waters.
