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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Join FWC and Bass Pro Shops for first TrophyCatch 10-Tag Celebration Ceremony
Thursday, June 9, 2022 - The event will take place Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Lowrance “Show Up and Shop” event at Bass Pro Shops Tampa, 10501 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619. -
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Recovery for one of North America’s most endangered birds reaches historic milestone
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - On June 1, the 501st grasshopper sparrow completed its journey from White Oak Conservation with 12 friends, flew out of its enclosure and joined its fellow birds in the wild of the central Florida prairie. -
Joe Budd Pond temporarily closed
Friday, June 3, 2022 - This closure is due to lowered water levels to evaluate the condition of the water control structure and fishing access areas and for any necessary repairs to be made. -
Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for conservation, FWC and Florida’s law enforcement officers
Friday, June 3, 2022 - Included in the Governor’s Freedom First Budget are important investments in red tide research, manatee rescue and care, derelict vessel removal, and support for law enforcement. -
Fish license-free in Florida two weekends in June
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - The FWC invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during two license-free weekends: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.




