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• Governor Ron DeSantis proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida

  Friday, October 18, 2024 -  This proclamation recognizes hunters and anglers for supporting conservation efforts across the state through license purchases and excise taxes on equipment.

• Boating restrictions in effect due to Hurricane Milton

  Friday, October 18, 2024 -  Flooding conditions along several rivers across the state have led to safety measures to protect the public.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory announces Season 2’s Triple Threat Throwdown Winner

  Wednesday, October 16, 2024 -  Brian Ferreira has been drawn as the Throwdown winner and received a Bonafide P127 fully outfitted with a fishing package from Mustad Fishing and a Safety Bundle from Russ Vorhis-State Farm Insurance.

• Stone crab season starts Oct. 15

  Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -  The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches.

• FWC extends enrollment period for Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program

  Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -  This extension provides additional time for individuals affected by the storms to apply for the program.

• FWC urges vessel owners to secure their boats NOW

  Monday, October 7, 2024 -  Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen rapidly and is anticipated to cover a large area, affecting regions well beyond its center.

• Fall application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens October 4.

  Friday, October 4, 2024 -  This fall application period is the second of four EFP opportunities available, with additional application periods coming in January and April of 2025.

• Boating safety alert: FWC urges caution following Hurricane Helene

  Thursday, October 3, 2024 -  Boaters are reminded that the storm has impacted many of Florida’s coastal and inland waterways.

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

  Monday, September 30, 2024 -  This unique recreational opportunity is possible through successful conservation efforts by state and federal agencies over the past three decades that aided goliath grouper population rebuilding.

• Recreational harvest of snook in the Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions opens October 1

  Tuesday, September 24, 2024 -  The harvest season in these two management regions will remain open through Nov. 30. This includes all Florida state and inland waters within these management regions.