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• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget promotes natural resource restoration initiatives and supports law enforcement

  Thursday, February 2, 2023 -  Included in the Governor’s budget are high-priority conservation items including eradication and control of pythons and other nonnative fish and wildlife species, enhanced protections for Florida’s manatees and sea turtles, statewide seagrass restoration support, and support for law enforcement.

• Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!

  Wednesday, February 1, 2023 -  This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the state. The deadline to enter is Feb. 28 – start your entry today!

• FWC thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida for its continued sponsorship

  Tuesday, January 31, 2023 -  Through the partnership, five additional schools were funded this year for the School Fishing Club Program, helping more students learn about ethical angling, conservation,

• Spotted seatrout harvest closes in Western Panhandle on Feb. 1

  Thursday, January 26, 2023 -  Spotted seatrout harvest will reopen in the Western Panhandle Management Region March 1, 2023.

• FWC seeks public input at Jan. 25 virtual workshop for potential Skyway Pier fishing regulations

  Monday, January 23, 2023 -  The virtual workshop will start at 5:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Connect to the meeting by going to MyFWC.com/Marine and clicking “Rulemaking: Submit a Comment/Attend a Workshop” and then “Upcoming Public Workshops.”

• FWC: Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area closed Jan. 13-16 for fish management activities

  Tuesday, January 10, 2023 -  The management activities are part of the FWC’s Florida Trophy Bass Project, a new effort to ensure Florida is the trophy bass capital of the world through management, documentation and promotion.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory to give away $2,000 fully outfitted fishing kayak in the 2023 Triple Threat Throwdown!

  Thursday, January 5, 2023 -  This is an exclusive raffle opportunity for Triple Threat Club members to win a Bonafide SS127 fishing kayak, fully outfitted with an accessory package from YakAttack.

• FWC: Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area closed Jan. 5-8 for fish management activities

  Tuesday, January 3, 2023 -  The management activities are part of the FWC’s Florida Trophy Bass Project, a new effort to ensure Florida is the trophy bass capital of the world through management, documentation and promotion.

• FWC: Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area closed January 5-8 for fish management activities

  Tuesday, January 3, 2023 -  The Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area will be closed January 5-8 as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will be conducting fisheries management activities.

• FWC: Governor DeSantis Made Conservation A Priority

  Thursday, December 29, 2022 -  Governor DeSantis’ focus on protecting our natural resources and his continued support, ensures that residents and visitors will benefit and enjoy our environmental resources for generations to come while remaining the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World.