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  Commissioners approve development of FWC R3 Fishing Grant Program

  Wednesday, May 1, 2019 -  The FWC is striving to increase participation in freshwater and saltwater fishing through an effort known as R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation).
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  FWC approves Gulf greater amberjack/gray triggerfish early season closures

  Wednesday, May 1, 2019 -  The greater amberjack and gray triggerfish recreational closures are consistent with recent federal actions.

• New FWC nonnative species rules take effect May 2

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -  The new rules clarify rule language by defining key terms and add some high-risk nonnative animals to Florida’s Prohibited Nonnative Species List.

• FWC announces final opportunity for municipalities, counties to apply for derelict vessel removal funds

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -  The third application period for the Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program begins Monday May 6 at 8 a.m. (EDT) and ends Wednesday June 19 at 5 p.m. (EDT).

• Tips on applying for fall quota hunt permits

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -  A quota, which is the maximum number of hunters allowed on a particular wildlife management area during a hunt, prevents overcrowding and helps manage game harvests.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Kerr

  Monday, April 29, 2019 -  The FWC’s Invasive Plant Management Section will treat invasive hydrilla throughout the Marion County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and may impact access to navigation
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  FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Harris

  Monday, April 29, 2019 -  Treatments will start the week of April 29 and continue throughout the month of May, weather permitting. The FWC will continue to monitor the lakes after treatments are completed.
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  Turn out the lights, it’s nesting season for Florida sea turtles

  Friday, April 26, 2019 -  Making an effort to keep our beaches dark at night is one of the most important things you can do to help sea turtles. Even small artificial lights from a house, a flashlight or a cellphone camera can confuse female sea turtles and their hatchlings and cause them to wander off course.

• Grouper, hogfish season reopens May 1 in Atlantic, Monroe County waters

  Thursday, April 25, 2019 -  The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby.

• Annual season closure for snook in Gulf state and federal waters starts May 1

  Thursday, April 25, 2019 -  Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery for the future.