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• FWC approves draft proposal to protect fish spawning aggregations near Western Dry Rocks

  Thursday, December 17, 2020 -  If approved at the February 2021 meeting, proposed changes would prohibit all fishing from May through June in a 1-square-mile area near Western Dry Rocks. Staff will also be evaluating whether to extend the closure to four months.

• Media Statement: FWC approves new guidelines for 2 species

  Thursday, December 17, 2020 -  The southeastern American kestrel and the Florida tree snail will benefit from the new species guidelines.

• FWC approves draft language; directs staff to continue working on diamondback terrapin conservation proposal

  Thursday, December 17, 2020 -  Staff will continue looking into prohibiting the take and possession of diamondback terrapins as well as the use and utility of bycatch reduction devices (BRD) in blue crab traps as one way to minimize the potential of adult terrapins from entering crab traps.

• FWC approves regulation changes for flounder effective March 1

  Wednesday, December 16, 2020 -  A stock status update suggested that the flounder fishery statewide has been in a general declining trend in recent years and is likely overfished and undergoing overfishing on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

• FWC approves measures to support recovery and restoration of oysters in Apalachicola Bay

  Wednesday, December 16, 2020 -  These changes include the temporary suspension of all wild oyster harvest and the prohibition of on-the-water possession of wild oyster harvesting equipment (tongs) from Apalachicola Bay through Dec. 31, 2025.

• Several grouper closures start Jan. 1 in Gulf and Atlantic waters

  Tuesday, December 15, 2020 -  Gag grouper will close to recreational harvest in Gulf state and federal waters Jan. 1, 2021.

• Applications available for FWC’s 2020-21 High School Fishing Program

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  The Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant will award up to 30 high school fishing clubs or teams $500 to assist with club expenses, the purchase of fishing licenses or gear for participants.

• FWC announces Lake Okeechobee Management Plan survey

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats.

• FWC announces Harris Chain of Lakes Management Plan survey

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats.

• FWC announces Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Plan survey

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  Lake Management Plans are comprehensive, covering the FWC’s management of a system’s fish, wildlife and habitats.