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• FWC’s Aquaculture in the Classroom has another successful year thanks to collaboration with Duke Energy Florida and Coastal Conservation Association

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 -  The program teaches students the basic principles of aquaculture, marine research and how stock enhancement plays a role in supporting Florida’s marine fisheries.

• Bay Scallop season opens June 15 in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County.

• FWC seeks meat processors and taxidermists to join fight against CWD

  Monday, June 10, 2024 -  The FWC is seeking meat processors and taxidermists from select counties to help test for chronic wasting disease.

• Bears in unexpected places and what you should do

  Thursday, June 6, 2024 -  Spring marks a general increase in activity for bears after limited movements in winter.

• FWC: License-free Freshwater Fishing Weekend is June 8 and 9

  Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -  Florida residents and visitors of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to try recreational fishing on this special weekend and the FWC has helpful resources for new anglers to get started.

• FWC hosts inaugural Commercial Fishing Industry Summit

  Friday, May 31, 2024 -  The goal of the summit was to gather representatives from the industry to help develop a vision for the commercial fishing industry for the next five to 10 years.

• Five things you need to remember to enjoy your day of reef fishing

  Thursday, May 30, 2024 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shares five important things you need to remember for a successful day of reef fishing.

• ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Registration Is Open for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge®

  Thursday, May 30, 2024 -  Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild.

• Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish and greater amberjack closes in Gulf state waters June 1

  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 -  Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable fisheries for the future.

• FWC announces 2024 Lionfish Challenge

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  The Lionfish Challenge is a free summer-long lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors of all ages around the state of Florida.