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FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Rule change proposals are based on requests from staff, cooperators and stakeholders, and summaries of all proposed rule amendments were provided to the public online for commenting beginning Sept. 20, 2023, resulting in over 16,000 responses. -
FWC approves Pasco Zone bay scallop season change
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - This regulation change, which goes into effect this year, sets a 40-day season for the Pasco Zone that starts on July 10 and will run through Aug. 18 annually. -
FWC Commissioners approve final rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation permits
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees. -
FWC approves new rules to support trophy bass management
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The approved rules include largemouth bass fishing regulations changes for specific waterbodies, including Lochloosa, Orange and Newnans lakes in Alachua County. -
FWC approves rule changes for new alligator harvest opportunity
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The new opportunity will complement the existing statewide alligator hunt and create a flexible alternative that allows permittees to hunt at multiple alligator management units during a longer season than the statewide hunt. -
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FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Seminole
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - The burn area is approximately 1,100 acres, which includes giant cutgrass, phragmites, Cuban bulrush and cattail, that was managed with herbicide last September, along with other associated vegetation. -
FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Okeechobee
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - The burn area is approximately 800 acres, which includes cattail that was managed with herbicide in October 2023, along with adjacent green cattail and other associated vegetation. -
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FWC Investigator Gregory Todd Hoyle named National Wild Turkey Federation Wildlife Officer of the Year
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Investigator Hoyle led the FWC in an investigation into the illegal taking of wild turkeys that would span more than two years, involve multiple suspects and account for at least 150 wild turkeys poached illegally. -
Recreational regulation changes for Atlantic snowy grouper begin Feb. 25
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - The modified recreational season is May 1 through June 30, with a new reduced possession limit of one fish per vessel per day. -
FWC to meet Feb. 21-22 in Tallahassee
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - For the full Feb. 21-22 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

