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• Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!

  Wednesday, February 1, 2023 -  This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the state. The deadline to enter is Feb. 28 – start your entry today!

• FWC thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida for its continued sponsorship

  Tuesday, January 31, 2023 -  Through the partnership, five additional schools were funded this year for the School Fishing Club Program, helping more students learn about ethical angling, conservation,

• Spotted seatrout harvest closes in Western Panhandle on Feb. 1

  Thursday, January 26, 2023 -  Spotted seatrout harvest will reopen in the Western Panhandle Management Region March 1, 2023.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Duval County

  Tuesday, January 24, 2023 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• FWC seeks public input at Jan. 25 virtual workshop for potential Skyway Pier fishing regulations

  Monday, January 23, 2023 -  The virtual workshop will start at 5:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Connect to the meeting by going to MyFWC.com/Marine and clicking “Rulemaking: Submit a Comment/Attend a Workshop” and then “Upcoming Public Workshops.”

• Multi-year FWC investigation “Operation Viper” leads to numerous charges for venomous and prohibited snake traffickers

  Friday, January 13, 2023 -  Multi-year FWC investigation “Operation Viper” leads to numerous charges for venomous and prohibited snake traffickers

• FWC: Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area closed Jan. 13-16 for fish management activities

  Tuesday, January 10, 2023 -  The management activities are part of the FWC’s Florida Trophy Bass Project, a new effort to ensure Florida is the trophy bass capital of the world through management, documentation and promotion.

• FWC conducting boating access technical assistance sessions for interested boating access grant program applicants

  Tuesday, January 10, 2023 -  Interested parties can visit the Boating Grants Programs website to register for one of the sessions.

• Northwest Florida blue crab trap closure ending early

  Friday, January 6, 2023 -  Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in northwest Florida waters starting Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory to give away $2,000 fully outfitted fishing kayak in the 2023 Triple Threat Throwdown!

  Thursday, January 5, 2023 -  This is an exclusive raffle opportunity for Triple Threat Club members to win a Bonafide SS127 fishing kayak, fully outfitted with an accessory package from YakAttack.