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• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of red grouper in Gulf state waters from July 21 through Dec. 31, 2023

  Thursday, July 20, 2023 -  The 2023 recreational season for red grouper in Gulf state waters will close on July 21 and remain closed through the end of the year, consistent with the closure in Gulf federal waters.

• FWC highlights importance of Sport Fish Restoration program in new video with Mud Hole Custom Tackle

  Thursday, July 20, 2023 -  This compelling video was produced in collaboration with Mud Hole Custom Tackle as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partner with a Payer initiative.

• FWC approves fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.

• FWC names Patrick Sreenan Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education.

• Todd Fennell receives Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner of the Year award

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  This program strives to provide quality hunting experiences for 12- to 17-year-olds to increase the number of youths involved in the tradition of hunting.

• 14th Circuit Assistant State Attorney Josh James named 2023 FWC Division of Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  The selection of the Prosecutor of the Year Award is made by officers and investigators who work in the field directly with prosecutors.

• FWC Commissioners approve new rule creating Weeki Wachee Springs Protection Zone

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  The Springs Protection Zone will restrict beaching, mooring, anchoring and grounding of vessels on the spring run of the Weeki Wachee River extending from the spring boil within Weeki Wachee State Park to the Rogers Park Boat Ramp.

• FWC to meet July 19 and 20 in St. Petersburg

  Wednesday, July 5, 2023 -  The FWC will meet July 19-20 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First Street SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC Commissioners approve rule changes to two fish management areas

  Thursday, May 11, 2023 -  The changes will establish Doral Glades Park as a new fish management area in Miami-Dade County and remove Lang Lake as an FMA in Hamilton County.

• FWC Commissioners approve rule establishing designated anchoring areas in Monroe County

  Thursday, May 11, 2023 -  The designated areas are at Fleming Key, Sigsbee, Garrison Bight, Cow Key, Niles Channel, Bahia Honda Channel and Boot Key.