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• St. Johns River blue crab trap closure ending early

  Wednesday, January 19, 2022 -  Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in all waters of the St. Johns River system starting Friday, Jan. 21.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Cherry Lake

  Tuesday, January 18, 2022 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Madison County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• FWC responds to bear incident in Volusia County

  Friday, January 14, 2022 -  The FWC and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a woman who was injured by a black bear while walking her dog in DeBary at approximately 9 p.m. on Jan. 13.

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for Santa Rosa County

  Monday, January 10, 2022 -  To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator and click on “Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.”

• FWC recognizes DeSoto County landowner for wildlife conservation efforts

  Friday, January 7, 2022 -  The FWC recently recognized the outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts of Keenan Baldwin as part of the agency’s Wildlife Habitat Recognition Program.

• FWC approves funding to remove 27 derelict vessels from the Florida Keys

  Friday, January 7, 2022 -  More derelict vessels are removed from Monroe County each year than any other area of the state. As of January 2022, law enforcement has documented more than 150 derelict vessels within Monroe County in the FWC’s derelict vessel database.

• Suspects charged in gill net case involving the netting of sharks and multiple fish species

  Thursday, January 6, 2022 -  Over 500 pounds of fish and sharks were seized.

• Share your input on the future management of goliath grouper

  Tuesday, January 4, 2022 -  Share your input by attending an online workshop.

• Update about game wildlife research projects

  Monday, January 3, 2022 -  Research continues to be the underpinning of science-based wildlife management today.

• FWC: Governor DeSantis Continues To Make Conservation A Priority Through Protection Of Our Natural Resources

  Wednesday, December 29, 2021 -  Florida remains one of the country’s top destinations for world-class fishing, hunting and recreation thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis’ focus on preserving and protecting our natural resources.