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• FWC finalizes investigation into fatal Cutter Bank boating accident; operator charged

  Monday, August 14, 2023 -  On Sept. 4, 2022, a 29-foot Robalo boat with 14 occupants aboard, all from Miami, struck a channel marker while traveling in the intracoastal waterway, bayside of Broad Creek at the south end of Cutter Bank in Miami-Dade County

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Record Gulf Recreational Red Snapper Season

  Friday, August 11, 2023 -  2023 season now totals 87 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for National Shooting Sports Month in Florida

  Thursday, August 10, 2023 -  We are grateful for his recognition of hunters and target shooters as vital contributors to conservation.

• Hunter safety courses offered in 6 counties in September

  Thursday, August 10, 2023 -  Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.

• FWC and SJRWMD complete habitat enhancement project on Stick Marsh/Farm 13

  Wednesday, August 9, 2023 -  A drawdown was conducted starting in February that lowered the water level by approximately 4 feet to stimulate submersed plant growth and re-establish native emergent vegetation, all to improve habitat for fish and wildlife.

• WC completes large-scale planting project at Lake Kissimmee

  Tuesday, August 8, 2023 -  The FWC recently completed a large-scale aquatic habitat restoration effort on Lake Kissimmee, planting nearly 325,000 native aquatic plants to promote expansion of healthy fish and wildlife habitat.

• Recreational and commercial spiny lobster season opens Aug. 6

  Friday, August 4, 2023 -  The 2023 recreational and commercial spiny lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2024.

• Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights the Start of the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® 

  Friday, August 4, 2023 -  This year’s Challenge boasts more than 840 participants registered (and counting) from across Florida, the U.S., and the world. T

• CORRECTION: Recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack opened Aug. 1 and will close on Aug. 25

  Thursday, August 3, 2023 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close the 2023-24 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, consistent with the federal closure.

• FWC invites public input on burrowing owl conservation and permitting guidelines

  Wednesday, August 2, 2023 -  FWC staff will present draft revisions to the guidelines during the scheduled webinars, with each of the three online workshops providing the public with the opportunity to give feedback and offer suggestions.