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• FWC highlights importance of Sport Fish Restoration program in new video with Mud Hole Custom Tackle

  Thursday, July 20, 2023 -  This compelling video was produced in collaboration with Mud Hole Custom Tackle as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partner with a Payer initiative.

• Blue crab trap closure for Wakulla through Hernando counties starts July 20

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  Blue crab traps may not be in state waters (shore to 3 nautical miles, including intracoastal waterways) waters of Wakulla through Hernando counties including all waters of the Ochlockonee River and Bay from July 20-29.

• FWC approves fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.

• FWC names Patrick Sreenan Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education.

• Todd Fennell receives Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner of the Year award

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  This program strives to provide quality hunting experiences for 12- to 17-year-olds to increase the number of youths involved in the tradition of hunting.

• 14th Circuit Assistant State Attorney Josh James named 2023 FWC Division of Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  The selection of the Prosecutor of the Year Award is made by officers and investigators who work in the field directly with prosecutors.

• FWC Commissioners approve new rule creating Weeki Wachee Springs Protection Zone

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  The Springs Protection Zone will restrict beaching, mooring, anchoring and grounding of vessels on the spring run of the Weeki Wachee River extending from the spring boil within Weeki Wachee State Park to the Rogers Park Boat Ramp.

• FWC reminds anglers to release reef fish with the right tools

  Friday, July 14, 2023 -  Florida requires a descending device and/or venting tool be rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish from a vessel in state waters (within 3 nautical miles on the Atlantic and 9 nautical miles on the Gulf).

• Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure ending early on July 17

  Friday, July 14, 2023 -  The blue crab trap closure included state waters from shore to 3 nautical miles, including intracoastal waterways, of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

• More than 400 north Florida residents attend public meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease

  Wednesday, July 12, 2023 -  The meeting provided information about CWD and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies.