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• FWC Commissioners approve new rule establishing boating restricted area in Jupiter Narrows

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  This decision aims to mitigate public safety hazards caused by high vessel traffic and congestion and the narrow width of the waterway in that area.

• FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The FWC approved rule changes related to the 2025-26 hunting season, including many dealing with FWC-managed areas.

• FWC approves new rule changes to increase antlerless deer harvest opportunities

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  These rules are based on antlerless deer harvest data, deer depredation permit trends and vehicle collision data, which were carefully reviewed by FWC staff and stakeholders.

• FWC Commissioners approve rule revisions for hunt preserves and game farms

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The revised rules, developed in collaboration with stakeholders, include updates to enclosure requirements, such as water gaps and new gate designs, to better reflect industry needs.

• FWC: Florida bass is a unique species

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The American Fisheries Society confirmed Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a separate species from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).

• Season 3 of Triple Threat Throwdown announced by Catch a Florida Memory

  Wednesday, February 19, 2025 -  One lucky angler will be selected in a random drawing to win a comprehensive Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500.

• FWC to meet Feb. 26-27 in Tallahassee

  Thursday, February 13, 2025 -  The Commission will meet Feb. 26-27 at the FSU Student Union, Ballroom E, 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32304. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources

  Monday, February 3, 2025 -  Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Tohopekaliga

  Tuesday, January 28, 2025 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact flood protection and access to navigation.

• FWC to host virtual public meetings on bass taxonomy rule updates

  Monday, January 27, 2025 -  The purpose of these meetings is to provide updates on recent taxonomic changes that recognize Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a species distinct from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).