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• FWC approves changes for redfish in state waters following final rule hearing

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The new management approach includes annual reviews of the redfish fishery and redfish regulations may be changed each year in response to the reviews.

• FWC to meet July 13 and 14 in Jacksonville

  Tuesday, June 28, 2022 -  For the full July 13-14 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for conservation, FWC and Florida’s law enforcement officers

  Friday, June 3, 2022 -  Included in the Governor’s Freedom First Budget are important investments in red tide research, manatee rescue and care, derelict vessel removal, and support for law enforcement.

• FWC modifies 2022 blueline tilefish recreational season for Atlantic state waters

  Wednesday, May 4, 2022 -  The 2022 recreational season for blueline tilefish will be open May 1 - July 25 in state waters, closing July 26.

• FWC approves cobia rule changes for state waters

  Wednesday, May 4, 2022 -  These changes are consistent with pending regulations in Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic federal waters.

• FWC approves proposed redfish rule changes for state waters

  Wednesday, May 4, 2022 -  Staff plans to continue to gather input on the proposed rules and will return to the Commission for a Final Rule Hearing later this year.

• FWC approves new fishing regulations for Fellsmere Water Management Area

  Tuesday, May 3, 2022 -  The rules include catch and release of all largemouth bass in the Fellsmere WMA and the required use of circle hooks when fishing with natural bait greater than three inches in length.

• FWC approves proposed black crappie regulations

  Tuesday, May 3, 2022 -  Commissioners unanimously approved staff moving forward with proposed regulations changes to size and/or bag limits for black crappie on specific Florida waterbodies.

• Commission approves changes to statewide alligator hunt

  Tuesday, May 3, 2022 -  Commissioners approved increasing hunting hours for the statewide alligator hunt and adding precharged pneumatic airbows to the legal methods of taking an alligator.

• FWC to meet May 3 and 4 in Gainesville

  Monday, April 18, 2022 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.