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• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Gulf state waters starting Oct. 19

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Gulf gag grouper will help prevent quota overages and mitigate risks of future paybacks and shortened seasons.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting Oct. 23

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Atlantic gag grouper will help protect the gag grouper population and rebuild the fishery.

• Applications for limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters open Oct. 1

  Friday, September 29, 2023 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the second annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime from Oct. 1-15, 2023, for the upcoming 2024 season.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory announces the winner of Triple Threat Throwdown

  Thursday, September 28, 2023 -  The Triple Threat Throwdown brought a record-breaking year to the FWC's Catch a Florida Memory program and a big prize to one lucky angler!

• FWC launches new public reporting tool to enhance turtle disease research

  Thursday, September 28, 2023 -  the FWC recently launched a new way to report sick, abnormal or dead turtles through a reporting form online at MyFWC.com/TFV1. This data will assist staff and partners as they work to better understand TFV1.

• Skyway Fishing Pier educational course and certificate now available online

  Wednesday, September 27, 2023 -  To access the educational course, which must be completed before fishing in the park, visit MyFWC.com/Skyway.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida

  Friday, September 22, 2023 -  Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation dedicating Sept. 23 as National Hunting and Fishing Day for the State of Florida in honor of hunters’ and anglers’ direct contributions to conservation in Florida.

• FWC to meet Oct. 4 and 5 in Jensen Beach

  Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Oct. 4-5 at the Hutchinson Shores Resort in Jensen Beach.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Escambia County

  Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• FWC to anglers: Remember these TrophyCatch dates to win!

  Monday, September 18, 2023 -  Freshwater anglers are encouraged to take note of these important dates for a chance to win awesome prizes and contribute to the conservation of Florida's largemouth bass fisheries