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• FWC approves changes to marine fisheries trip ticket reporting requirements

  Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -  These regulation changes will improve and modernize the Marine Fisheries Trip Ticket Program commercial reporting rules, which will ultimately provide more timely and accurate information for improved management of Florida’s marine fisheries and faster requests for federal aid after a natural disaster.

• FWC proposes changes to marine special activity license program

  Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -  The FWC proposed changes to improve the Marine Special Activity License program licensing process, accommodate additional requested activities and update provisions to several license types.

• FWC hosts public meeting on the Orange Creek Basin

  Monday, September 16, 2024 -  The FWC will host a public meeting on Oct. 10, from 6-8 p.m. to discuss FWC activities and conditions on Orange, Lochloosa, and Newnans lakes.

• Calling all young artists! Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins

  Friday, September 13, 2024 -  The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect with nature and learn about fish and aquatic habitats while exploring creative art and writing.

• Record-breaking year as 2024 FWC Lionfish Challenge crowns Recreational King and Commercial Champion

  Friday, September 13, 2024 -  The 2024 Lionfish Challenge witnessed an increase in participation, with 285 dedicated divers submitting their lionfish harvests. These dedicated divers embarked on over 700 trips throughout the state during the Challenge and removed 31,773 lionfish from the waters of Florida.

• FWC's TrophyCatch program hits 15,000 catches: A testament to Florida’s premier bass fishing

  Tuesday, September 10, 2024 -  Designed to enhance understanding of the state’s bass population and encourage conservation, the program has achieved a remarkable level of participation and success.

• BearWise® basics to follow as bears become more active in fall

  Thursday, September 5, 2024 -  Following BearWise® practices such as securing garbage and removing food attractants can help prevent negative interactions with bears, as well as with other wildlife.

• FWC to meet Sept. 17-18 in Duck Key

  Tuesday, September 3, 2024 -  The FWC will meet in person Sept. 17-18 at the Hawks Cay Resort, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd., Duck Key, FL 33050. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• Recreational harvest of snook in all east coast and most west coast management regions opens Sept. 1

  Friday, August 30, 2024 -  The regional management zones are part of the FWC's holistic management approach for Florida’s most popular inshore fisheries.

• Gulf red snapper private recreational fall season open Sept. 1 through Nov. 30 for 3-day weekends

  Thursday, August 29, 2024 -  Private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper during these weekends in Gulf state and federal waters.