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• 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.

• FWC encourages public to report fish kills or abnormalities to support critical research

  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 -  The public can make reports about a fish kill, diseased fish or a fish with other abnormalities to the Fish Kill Hotline.

• One lucky TrophyCatch angler will win a bass boat this Saturday!

  Monday, December 2, 2024 -  This giveaway is part of the FWC's TrophyCatch program, marking 12 seasons of rewarding anglers who support bass fishing and conservation efforts across the state.

• FWC to meet Dec. 11-12 in Lakeland

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  For the full Dec. 11-12 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• Seasonal closure for recreational snook harvest begins Dec. 1 on Florida’s west coast and Dec.15 on east coast

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  This includes all Florida state and inland waters within each management region as well as adjacent federal waters.

• Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  To learn more about current recreational flounder regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine, click “Recreational Regulations” and “Flounder” or download the Fish Rules App.

• FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 fleet shipwrecks

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  The recovery marks a major milestone in a long-standing investigation into the theft and illegal trafficking of these priceless historical artifacts.

• FWC conducting habitat enhancement and public access improvement in Fisheating Creek WMA

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  FWC project managers will be on-site throughout the treatment process to ensure the contractor treats within project boundaries and meets the specifications outlined in the scope of work.