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• New name, same fish: Largemouth bass are now Florida bass

  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 -  The American Fisheries Society established the Florida bass as a separate species from the largemouth bass. This means that in most of Florida (except the western Panhandle) what was known as a largemouth bass is now called a Florida bass.

• ICYMI: Major milestone reached in the recovery of one of North America’s rarest birds

  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 -  On July 16, the 1,000th conservation-bred Florida grasshopper sparrow was released into the wild, marking a major milestone for one of North America’s most endangered birds. Accompanied by nine other sparrows, the 1,000th sparrow joined its wild counterparts at Avon Park Air Force Range.

• FWC reminds boaters and divers to use and be on the lookout for divers-down flags

  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 -  Divers-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive vessels to signal the presence of divers in the water.

• FWC: Catch the next state record bass in Florida, follow these steps

  Thursday, July 11, 2024 -  Watch the steps in this new video to be prepared to certify a potential state record bass.

• Bay scallop season opens July 10 in the Pasco Zone

  Tuesday, July 9, 2024 -  This includes all state waters south of the Hernando-Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, including all waters of the Anclote River.

• Collaborate with FWC on Exempted Fishing Permits to collect better data on red snapper

  Monday, July 8, 2024 -  EFPs are permits that allow harvesting for specific purposes that are otherwise prohibited under current federal regulations.

• FWC: This holiday, help sea turtles and waterbirds have nesting success

  Wednesday, July 3, 2024 -  People spending time along the shore can help ensure nesting success for both sea turtles and waterbirds by giving them space, removing beach furniture and trash before leaving for the day, keeping beaches clean and dark, and leaving personal fireworks at home.

• Boat safe, boat sober: FWC officers to promote awareness and heightened enforcement for boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water

  Tuesday, July 2, 2024 -  Operation Dry Water weekend takes place July 4-6.

• FWC: New fishing license card designs feature youth artwork from Florida Fish Art Contest

  Tuesday, July 2, 2024 -  The FWC is proud to showcase the wonderful artwork submitted by young artists around the state and to celebrate their talent by highlighting two of them through this special initiative.

• FWC celebrates 25 years serving the people and wildlife of Florida

  Monday, July 1, 2024 -  The FWC and its staff would like to thank all its partners, stakeholders, volunteers and others who have helped make it one of the foremost conservation agencies in the country.