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• FWC begins removal of derelict vessels from Levy County

  Wednesday, June 29, 2022 -  The FWC announced today that a total of 12 derelict vessels will be removed from the waterways of Levy County.

• FWC to meet July 13 and 14 in Jacksonville

  Tuesday, June 28, 2022 -  For the full July 13-14 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference

  Thursday, June 23, 2022 -  When a fish survives release, it has another opportunity to reproduce and grow the population, leading to more fishing opportunities in the future.

• FWC and volunteers work to restore aquatic habitat in Lake George

  Tuesday, June 21, 2022 -  Over 45 volunteers joined FWC staff in planting more than 50,000 eelgrass plants along the shallow shoreline areas of the lake.

• Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2022 Florida Python Challenge®

  Thursday, June 16, 2022 -  Members of the public are now able to take the required online training and register to compete to win thousands of dollars in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild.

• Second tagged bass caught for TrophyCatch’s 10-Tag Celebration! Eight remain swimming across the state

  Thursday, June 16, 2022 -  The second tagged bass was caught on Newnans Lake on June 11 by RJ Crawford, an angler from High Springs.

• Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests

  Wednesday, June 15, 2022 -  Help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Monday, June 13, 2022 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.

• Bay scallop season opens June 15 between the Fenholloway and Suwannee rivers

  Friday, June 10, 2022 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.

• FWC Senior Investigator Kyle Patterson

  Friday, June 10, 2022 -  Senior Investigator Kyle Patterson was involved in a fatal car crash in St. Lucie County and died as a result of his injuries.