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![Ronald Kiger with his check presented by the Commission as winner of the 2024 Python Challenge]()
FWC announces results and winners of the 2024 Florida Python Challenge™
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - This year, 857 participants from 33 states and Canada helped support Everglades conservation by collectively removing 195 invasive Burmese pythons from south Florida as part of the competition, with the Ultimate Grand Prize winner removing a total of 20 pythons. -
FWC classifies oceanic whitetip shark as a prohibited species
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - This rule will make Florida’s state regulations consistent with federal regulations, promote conservation, and support coordinated interstate and international efforts to rebuild the threatened oceanic whitetip shark population. -
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. -
![Announcing the 2024-25 Fish Art Contest”, A Florida Bass artwork created by last year’s 4-6th grade, freshwater runner-up, Hannah Wang. Including the FWC, Fish Art Contest, and Wildlife Forever branded logos.]()
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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
