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FWC’s Wildlife Alert now using Tip411 system for better communication
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - The public can contact FWC Law Enforcement by downloading an easy-to-use iPhone or Android app: “FWC Wildlife Alert.” -
FWC to mechanically remove floating invasive plants in Lake Istokpoga
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - The project started on Oct.13 and is scheduled to take about two months. -
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FWC Officer Specialist Nicole Basford named 2022 Operation Dry Water Officer of the Year
Monday, October 17, 2022 - Officer Specialist Basford currently serves in Bay County and is a 10-year veteran of conservation law enforcement. -
FWC creates hotline to address thousands of vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - The public can report vessels on Florida waters that are displaced or damaged by calling the Hurricane Ian Vessel Hotline at 850-488-5600, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. -
Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15
Monday, October 10, 2022 - The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will close Oct. 15, and remain closed through Nov. 30, reopening Dec. 1. -
FWC encourages contractors to register to help with Hurricane Ian derelict vessel recovery efforts
Monday, October 10, 2022 - Contractors are required to have a federal Unique Entity ID number, a valid W-9 form on file and follow the state of Florida registration process for vendors by registering in the federal System for Award Management and MyFlorida Marketplace. -
FWC reminds boaters: Use caution after Hurricane Ian
Friday, October 7, 2022 - If you are in affected areas, please stay off the water and out of the way of boats directly involved in storm response. -
FWC announces opening of fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces the opening of a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico -
FWC waives commercial spiny lobster trap tag requirements for 2022-2023
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order to waive the commercial spiny lobster trap tag requirements for the 2022-2023 license year. -
FWC waives 2022-2023 commercial stone crab trap tag requirements in affected counties
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order to waive the commercial stone crab trap tag requirements in Northeast and Southwest Florida for the remainder of the 2022-2023 license year.
