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• FWC to meet Dec. 11-12 in Lakeland

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  For the full Dec. 11-12 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• Seasonal closure for recreational snook harvest begins Dec. 1 on Florida’s west coast and Dec.15 on east coast

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  This includes all Florida state and inland waters within each management region as well as adjacent federal waters.

• Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  To learn more about current recreational flounder regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine, click “Recreational Regulations” and “Flounder” or download the Fish Rules App.

• FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 fleet shipwrecks

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  The recovery marks a major milestone in a long-standing investigation into the theft and illegal trafficking of these priceless historical artifacts.

• FWC conducting habitat enhancement and public access improvement in Fisheating Creek WMA

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  FWC project managers will be on-site throughout the treatment process to ensure the contractor treats within project boundaries and meets the specifications outlined in the scope of work.

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season

  Friday, November 22, 2024 -  An additional 17 days will be added to the season for Florida anglers to make up for lost opportunities due to recent hurricanes.

• Give the gift of the outdoors: FWC offering license discounts through Jan. 3

  Wednesday, November 20, 2024 -  An executive order provides a 50% discount on the annual and five-year Gold Sportsman licenses, as well as Youth Lifetime Sportsman licenses (for ages 0-17).

• Reminder: Application period for Vamos a Pescar™ grant program closes Nov. 29

  Thursday, November 14, 2024 -  This program, in partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, provides funding to local organizations that help Florida Hispanic youth and families learn ethical angling, conservation and basic fishing skills to become confident, responsible anglers.

• Celebrate the biggest bass catches of the season at FWC’s TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony

  Thursday, November 7, 2024 -  ince its launch in 2012, TrophyCatch has grown into a widespread community of dedicated anglers committed to fishing responsibly while celebrating their catches.

• Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below

  Monday, November 4, 2024 -  Manatees can be challenging to see in the water despite their size. Boaters and watercraft operators can better spot manatees by wearing polarized glasses, going slow and abiding by all manatee protection zones.