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• FWC biologists identify thermal refuge habitat to improve striped bass populations in Florida

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 -  In Florida, adult striped bass must find areas of cool water, referred to as thermal refuges, to survive the warmer summer months.

• FWC’s School Fishing Club Program funds 50 Florida schools to support outdoor education

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 -  After undergoing a comprehensive review, 50 schools were awarded the Florida R3 Fishing Grant.

• Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15

  Tuesday, October 10, 2023 -  This closed season provides protection to flounder during pre-spawning aggregations, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year.

• FWC, FDACS and partner agencies to conduct public meeting to discuss new regulations to slow spread of chronic wasting disease in north Florida

  Monday, October 9, 2023 -  This meeting, the second of two public meetings held this fall by the FWC and FDACS, will provide information about chronic wasting disease, updates on the unified agency and partner response, new hunting regulations3 for the area, sampling and testing procedures, and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies.

• The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County passes resolution affirming the establishment of Kyle Lee Patterson Memorial Way

  Friday, October 6, 2023 -  The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County approved the request presented by County Attorney Daniel McIntyre to honor FWC Senior Investigator Kyle Lee Patterson by supporting the state designating the approved portion of State Road 70 as Kyle Lee Patterson Memorial Way.

• FWC Officer Specialist Elisha Cernuto named Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  The annual award honors a state officer whose efforts show outstanding performance and achievement among sworn conservation law enforcement personnel.

• FWC approves changes for snook in state waters following final rule hearing 

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  These regulations will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024.

• FWC approves stone crab regulation changes

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  The FWC approved changes to recreational and commercial stone crab regulations for escape ring requirements.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Gulf state waters starting Oct. 19

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Gulf gag grouper will help prevent quota overages and mitigate risks of future paybacks and shortened seasons.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting Oct. 23

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Atlantic gag grouper will help protect the gag grouper population and rebuild the fishery.