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• Help sea turtles survive: FWC offers tips on helping hatchlings

  Thursday, September 3, 2020 -  The FWC is asking the public to help ensure these tiny turtles reach the ocean by following a few simple guidelines.

• Fish Rules App now expanded to include freshwater regulations

  Wednesday, September 2, 2020 -  The FWC encourages anglers to use the app whenever they are fishing to stay up to date on fishing regulations as well as help them identify their catch.

• Reducing the risk of CWD spreading into Florida through requirements on importing deer carcasses

  Tuesday, September 1, 2020 -  Knowing and following the requirements for importing harvested deer, elk, moose, caribou and other members of the deer family are important ways you can help protect Florida deer populations.

• FWC certifies new state record flathead catfish 

  Monday, August 31, 2020 -  FWC biologists certified a new state record flathead catfish weighing 69.9 pounds, measuring 48.5 inches long, with a girth of 38.25 inches, caught by Lavon Nowling from Santa Rosa County.

• Gray triggerfish reopens Sept. 1 in Gulf state and federal waters

  Friday, August 28, 2020 -  The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters Sept. 1 and will remain open through Oct. 25, closing to harvest Oct. 26, 2020.

• Are you an eco-minded fishing guide?

  Thursday, August 27, 2020 -  The Florida Friendly Fishing Guide certification recognizes saltwater and freshwater fishing guides who are committed to preserving the future of Florida’s fisheries through sustainable boating and fishing techniques.

• Gone Coastal: Lifejackets: Variety is the spice of safety

  Thursday, August 20, 2020 -  There's no excuse not to wear a lifejacket on the water!

• Gag grouper fall season opens Sept. 1 in Gulf 4-county region

  Wednesday, August 19, 2020 -  The gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties will open for harvest Sept. 1 through Dec. 31.

• FWC and DEP recognize significance of historic legislation

  Friday, August 14, 2020 -  The Great American Outdoors Act provides $900 million a year in guaranteed funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, further benefiting our parks and wildlife refuges.

• High water prompts restrictions at wildlife management areas in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties

  Wednesday, August 12, 2020 -  This action is needed to reduce stress to area wildlife caused by high water levels that force them to take refuge on tree islands and levees.