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• FWC removes cattail from Lake Tohopekaliga

  Monday, October 14, 2019 -  The FWC is removing approximately 31 acres of cattail and associated organic material from the Big Grassy Island area of Lake Toho over the next month.
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  FWC hosting Deer Manager 101 course in Gadsden County

  Thursday, October 10, 2019 -  The course, offered by the FWC’s Landowner Assistance Program, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Florida Research & Education Center, 155 Research Road, Quincy.

• Fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf starts this weekend

  Wednesday, October 9, 2019 -  The red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico will be open on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trappers sought for Citrus County

  Wednesday, October 9, 2019 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”
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  Exotic Pet Amnesty Day set for October 12 in Fort Walton Beach

  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 -  People may surrender their exotic pets at the event, whether they are being kept legally or illegally, without penalty or cost.
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  FWC hosts public meeting on Harris Chain of Lakes hydrilla management

  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 -  The meeting is in Tavares on Monday, October 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Tavares Civic Center, 100 E. Caroline St.

• FWC seeking input on update to Florida Black Bear Management Plan

  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 -  People throughout the state are invited to provide their feedback on the plan by completing an online survey at MyFWC.com/Bear between now and Nov. 6.

• FWC Commissioners move to protect Florida shoal bass

  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 -  The FWC has approved moving forward on a draft rule to suspend harvest and possession of shoal bass in the Chipola River and its tributaries.

• Hunter safety internet-completion course offered in 6 counties for November

  Monday, October 7, 2019 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.
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  Stone crab season opens Oct. 15, new recreational trap requirements

  Monday, October 7, 2019 -  Recreational harvesters who are age 16 and older and fish with traps are now required to complete an online, no-cost recreational stone crab trap registration and place their registration number on their traps before using them.