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• Results of the 2022 Lionfish Challenge: A record-breaking year!

  Friday, September 16, 2022 -  This year’s tournament boasted a total of 707 registered participants, the most in the program’s history.

• Warm Mineral Springs habitat restoration will improve manatee habitat

  Thursday, September 15, 2022 -  The FWC, with the support of several partner organizations, has begun a habitat restoration project focused on improving habitat for manatees in the downstream outflow of Warm Mineral Springs in the city of North Port, Sarasota County.

• Help plan the future of Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area

  Thursday, September 15, 2022 -  The public hearing will be held Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioner Chambers at 6495 Caroline St., Suite M, in Milton.

• FWC to meet Sept. 28-29 in Miami

  Tuesday, September 13, 2022 -  The FWC will meet in person Sept. 28-29 at the Hilton Miami Dadeland, 9100 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public

• October hunter safety field days in northwest Florida

  Tuesday, September 13, 2022 -  Students who have completed an FWC approved online hunter safety course must register for and attend an FWC Field Day to receive their hunter safety certification.

• BearWise tips for fall

  Monday, September 12, 2022 -  With autumn approaching, the FWC reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears are more active in search for food.

• Eight prized bass are still swimming! Catch them by Sept. 30 to win

  Monday, September 12, 2022 -  Catching one of these special bass and successfully submitting it to TrophyCatch will net the lucky angler a $5,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card and $1,000 to shop at AFTCO, plus a chance at an additional $10,000. For the specific locations and rules, visit our TrophyCatch website.

• Update on FWC investigation into tragic Labor Day weekend boating accident

  Friday, September 9, 2022 -  A 29-foot Robalo boat with 14 occupants aboard struck a channel marker while travelling in the intracoastal waterway. All 14 occupants, which included 12 juveniles and two adults, were ejected from the vessel.

• Get hooked on marine conservation with interactive games

  Thursday, September 8, 2022 -  FWC, in partnership with Pubbly, a digital education company, created five interactive games that engage and educate students on marine fisheries conservation. Jump in and make a splash this school year with interactive games today at FloridaFishing.Pubbly.com.

• FWC and Florida Forest Service partner to expand Seminole State Forest

  Wednesday, September 7, 2022 -  The newly added tract is part of the Wekiva-Ocala Greenway, which is part of the Florida Forever program that has acquired hundreds of thousands of acres for conservation and public enjoyment of the state’s natural resources since 2001.