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• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Touts Record-Breaking Success of Great Outdoors Initiative

  Thursday, January 18, 2024 -  More than 75,000 Gold Sportsman licenses totaling $24 million and more than 55,000 state park passes totaling $2.86 million were sold during the initiative.

• FWC: have a safety plan before the storm, learn how to prevent unwanted wildlife encounters

  Thursday, January 11, 2024 -  Severe thunderstorms with the potential to produce high winds and hail are expected across parts of northwest Florida on Friday, Jan. 12.

• St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16

  Monday, January 8, 2024 -  This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

• FWC urges vessel owners to prepare and secure their boats for impending severe weather

  Monday, January 8, 2024 -  Severe thunderstorms are expected throughout north and central Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 9. With 25-35 mph winds and frequent gusts of 45- 55 mph, preparation is critical to staying safe and minimizing severe weather impacts.

• FWC completes habitat restoration at Warm Mineral Springs

  Thursday, January 4, 2024 -  The warm water flowing from the spring is of particular importance to manatees seeking shelter from cooler winter temperatures.

• FWC seeks public input on Pasco Zone bay scallop season at Jan. 9 virtual workshop

  Thursday, January 4, 2024 -  Based on public feedback and the outcome of this recent season, staff are recommending establishing a 40-day season, beginning July 10 through Aug. 18, in rule for future seasons in the Pasco Zone.

• Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper in Atlantic state waters closed Jan. 1

  Wednesday, January 3, 2024 -  The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind, and rock hind.

• 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 -