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• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Hillsborough County

  Wednesday, January 3, 2024 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• FWC reminds anglers of changes for snook beginning Jan. 1

  Wednesday, December 27, 2023 -  The new regions are part of the FWC's holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries.

• Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Gulf state waters on Jan. 1, 2024. Harvest will open on March 1, 2024.

  Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 

• FWC conducting technical assistance sessions for interested boating access grant program applicants

  Wednesday, December 27, 2023 -  The FWC will host four online technical assistance sessions for potential applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program in January.

• FWC recognizes bass tournament volunteers in Highlands County

  Thursday, December 21, 2023 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) congratulates the Lake Istokpoga Bass Tournament Volunteer Team for 10 years of service.

• FWC recognizes bass tournament volunteers in Highlands County

  Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 

• Under Governor DeSantis, Florida Remains the Top Destination for Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Recreation

  Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 

• The FWC Division of Law Enforcement receives 5th consecutive accreditation from The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation

  Tuesday, December 19, 2023 -  To achieve this status, the FWC must prove compliance, uniformity and consistency with CFA accreditation standards.

• FWC TrophyCatch program ends Season 11 with a splash

  Friday, December 15, 2023 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program wrapped up a successful 11th year with two major events, awarding anglers with neat prizes including a brand-new bass boat! The TrophyCatch team awarded one lucky winner a Phoenix bass boat at the Bobby Lane High School Cup fishing tournament on Dec. 2. Five finalists randomly selected from TrophyCatch registrants participated in a reverse drawing that named youth angler Curtis Collins the winner of the boat package.

• New trap tags for commercial lobster and crab traps starting Jan. 1

  Friday, December 15, 2023 -  For the 2024-25 season, all commercial trap tags will be green and printed with “FWCC,” the season year, tag type and endorsement number (for example, FWCC 24/25 VHI-123456).