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• FWC to meet Feb. 21 and 22 in Jacksonville

  Monday, February 6, 2023 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget promotes natural resource restoration initiatives and supports law enforcement

  Thursday, February 2, 2023 -  Included in the Governor’s budget are high-priority conservation items including eradication and control of pythons and other nonnative fish and wildlife species, enhanced protections for Florida’s manatees and sea turtles, statewide seagrass restoration support, and support for law enforcement.

• 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.