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• Governor DeSantis Announces 2021 Florida Python Challenge®

  Thursday, June 3, 2021 -  Governor Ron DeSantis announced the opening of registration for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge® which will be held July 9-18, 2021.

• Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for FWC and natural resources

  Wednesday, June 2, 2021 -  Included in the Governor’s Florida Leads Budget is critical funding to continue red tide research as a part of the more than $625 million for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s water resources.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Tuesday, June 1, 2021 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 28, closing July 29.

• FWC is helping pet owners tag their tegus, green iguanas to prepare for new rules 

  Tuesday, June 1, 2021 -  The regional event will be held on June 12 adjacent to the UF Small Animal Hospital at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, 2089 SW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608.

• Snook, redfish and spotted seatrout regulations in SW Florida change starting June 1 

  Thursday, May 27, 2021 -  The current catch-and-release measures for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in all waters from Pasco County through Gordon Pass in Collier County remain in effect through May 31, 2021.

• FWC is helping pet owners tag their tegus, green iguanas to prepare for new rules

  Tuesday, May 25, 2021 -  The regional event will be held June 5 at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne. All tagging event locations will have PIT tagging services available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• First phase of artificial reef construction in northwest Florida now complete 

  Tuesday, May 25, 2021 -  A total of 3,607 prefabricated concrete artificial reef modules were deployed across 40 permitted areas between May 2017 and Feburary 2021.

• FWC to mechanically remove floating invasive plants in Lake Kissimmee

  Monday, May 24, 2021 -  The FWC, in cooperation with the SFWMD, is mechanically removing invasive floating plants and floating tussocks from the south end of Lake Kissimmee. The project is scheduled to continue through June.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Safe Boating Week in Florida

  Monday, May 24, 2021 -  We are grateful for his recognition of this important week urging Floridians and visitors to boat safely while enjoying Florida’s beautiful waterways.

• FWC and HCSO crack down on boating under the influence, resulting in 29 arrests

  Friday, May 21, 2021 -  This targeted enforcement was in response to a tragic incident that occurred on May 17, 2020 on the Alafia River involving a boat towing a tube, and a personal watercraft being operated by Joseph Miltner, age 40, who fatally struck 12-year-old Jasina Campbell.