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• FWC wants your input on the future management of the spotted seatrout fishery

  Tuesday, September 2, 2025 -  This includes adopting a holistic management approach for spotted seatrout where a review of various environmental and human factors is used to evaluate the fishery at a more local scale.

• FWC seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for green iguanas 

  Tuesday, September 2, 2025 -  The proposed changes to Chapter 68-5, Florida Administrative Code will be discussed at the virtual public meetings, including alternative considerations for outdoor caging and biosecurity for live, wild-caught green iguanas possessed for sales, as well as live green iguanas possessed for exhibition and research.

• Gulf red snapper private recreational fall season opens Sept. 1

  Thursday, August 28, 2025 -  Florida’s ability to offer this season is made possible by the data-driven management approach of the Florida State Reef Fish Survey and angler participation in SRFS.

• Recreational harvest of snook in all east coast and most west coast management regions opens Sept. 1  

  Wednesday, August 27, 2025 -  The management regions are part of the FWC's holistic approach for managing Florida’s most popular inshore fisheries.

• Be a holiday helper for sea turtles and shorebirds  

  Wednesday, August 27, 2025 -  Beachgoers can help sea turtles and shorebirds and their young by giving them space, removing beach gear at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and filling in holes dug in the sand before you leave.  

• Help plan the future of the Salt Lake WMA

  Monday, August 25, 2025 -  The public hearing will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex, 2130 Freedom Ave., Mims, FL 32754.

• FWC to host 2025 Seatrout Symposium

  Monday, August 25, 2025 -  The all-day event on Aug. 27, will bring together stakeholders, scientists and fisheries managers for an in-depth look at the spotted seatrout fishery in Florida.

• FWC seeks sightings of rare rainbow snakes 

  Monday, August 18, 2025 -  Rainbow snakes are semi-aquatic reptiles that primarily feed on American eels, a prey species that has also declined in Florida waters.

• Bay scallop season opens Aug. 16 in the Gulf County  Zone

  Friday, August 15, 2025 -  Harvest of bay scallops is permitted only by hand or by using a landing or dip net. Commercial harvest is prohibited. 

• FWC investigation leads to felony conviction in major reptile neglect case

  Friday, August 15, 2025 -  A storage unit contained 111 African fat-tailed geckos housed in individual containers. Of those, 41 were dead from neglect.