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FWC extends the deadline for waivers for unsalvageable vessels following Hurricane Ian
Friday, November 18, 2022 - The number of impacted vessels is significant and many residents are still assessing damages. Taking these factors into consideration, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has decided to extend the waiver acceptance deadline through the end of December. -
FWC seeks public input on Skyway Pier fishing regulations at Nov. 21 virtual workshop
Friday, November 18, 2022 - The virtual workshop will start at 6 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 21. -
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FWC TrophyCatch program to give away 10th new bass boat!
Thursday, November 17, 2022 - One lucky person will soon take home a brand-new bass boat package during a live, random drawing at the Bobby Lane High School Cup Bass Fishing Tournament in Lake Wales on Dec. 3. -
FWC to meet Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Panama City Beach
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - The FWC will meet in person Nov. 3-Dec.1 at Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa, 4144 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, 32408. -
FWC reminds owners unable to salvage their vessels after Hurricane Ian waivers are still available
Friday, November 4, 2022 - Vessel owners have until 45 days after Ian crossed the state to get their vessels out of derelict condition. The end of the grace period is Nov. 15. -
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It’s Manatee Awareness month: FWC reminds boaters to go slow, look out below
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Boaters should follow guidelines and follow all manatee protection zones; look out while boating; wear polarized glasses and always give them space. -
Greater amberjack season closes Nov. 1 in Gulf state waters
Monday, October 31, 2022 - (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2022-23 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico during its July Commission meeting. -
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FWC to host public meeting on proposed changes to striped bass regulations on lower Ochlockonee River
Monday, October 31, 2022 - FWC staff will discuss the proposed regulation changes at the in-person meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. EST at the Joe Budd Field Office, 5300 High Bridge Road, Quincy, FL 32351. -
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Seasonal closure for spotted seatrout in Central East Region starts Nov. 1
Monday, October 31, 2022 - This includes all state and federal waters from Palm Beach through Volusia counties. -
FWC continues to assess thousands of vessels 1 month after Hurricane Ian landfall
Friday, October 28, 2022 - Since the assessment process began, the FWC has received hundreds of calls on its Hurricane Ian Vessel Hotline (850-488-5600) and has assessed over 2,100 vessels displaced on state waters




