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• FWC approves final rule to modify gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The recreational season for gag grouper in Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1 – Nov. 10.

• FWC issues executive order to modify 2022-23 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The 2022 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1 - Oct. 31.

• FWC approves new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The guidelines are designed to be a tool for landowners, consultants, agency partners and other interested parties on how to conserve these species.

• Assistant State Attorney Kipp Vugteveen honored as FWC 2022 Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  ASA Vugteveen represents the 18th Judicial Circuit comprising Brevard and Seminole counties. Because of his understanding of resource violations, he has become the primary intake attorney for all FWC cases in these counties.

• FWC proposes rule for goliath grouper spawning aggregations

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The proposed rule, if approved at the final hearing, would prohibit fishing within 1,000 feet of three goliath grouper aggregation sites from July 15 – Oct. 15 each year.

• FWC approves captive wildlife rule language for reporting requirements for injuries and escapes

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The new rule improves public safety and provides information necessary for the management of captive wildlife.

• 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.