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  Hunter safety internet-completion course offered in three counties for April

  Wednesday, March 6, 2019 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.
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  Reminder: Snook, red drum and spotted seatrout changes remain in effect for SW Florida areas previously impacted by red tide

  Tuesday, March 5, 2019 -  The FWC made these temporary regulation changes to help conserve these popular inshore species that were negatively impacted by a prolonged red tide that affected the area.
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  Partnering for best management of wild turkeys

  Monday, March 4, 2019 -  The FWC partners with multiple government agencies and other conservation organizations to pool their resources and improve Florida turkey habitat.
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  FWC reminds the public: Nesting waterbirds need room to breed

  Monday, March 4, 2019 -  Disturbance can cause birds to abandon their nesting sites, exposing eggs and chicks to predators, sun exposure and other harm.

• Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Naples promises day of learning and fun

  Friday, March 1, 2019 -  The FWC will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Naples City Fishing Pier, 25 12th Ave. S., Naples.

• FWC implementing enhancements to Aquatic Plant Management Program

  Friday, March 1, 2019 -  FWC staff recently completed a series of listening sessions that provided the public with an opportunity to provide feedback about management activities on Florida waterbodies with a focus on invasive plant management. Based on the input provided at these meetings, the FWC will begin implementing a number of improvements.

• Share your input on the future of bay scallop management in Steinhatchee

  Thursday, February 28, 2019 -  The workshop will start at 6 p.m. ET and will be at the Steinhatchee Community Center, 1013 S. Riverside Drive.
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  One idle-speed, no-wake zone on Santa Fe still active

  Wednesday, February 27, 2019 -  Only one of the eight idle-speed, no-wake zones, Zone 8, is still active on the Santa Fe, according to FWC officials.

• Free Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic coming up in Ocala

  Tuesday, February 26, 2019 -  The free, day-long clinic is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Millers Boating Center, 1661 NW 57th St., Ocala.
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  Report horseshoe crab spawning sightings with the FWC app

  Tuesday, February 26, 2019 -  These sighting reports provide important information about population distribution to the FWC.