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• FWC arrests 2 for the illegal killing of a tarpon

  Thursday, July 15, 2021 -  This case highlights the important role the public plays in assisting law enforcement through FWC’s Wildlife Alert Program in preserving Florida’s natural resources and bringing those who violate the law to justice.

• Atlantic red snapper season to begin; anglers can help FWC gather data

  Thursday, July 8, 2021 -  FWC researchers will be out along Florida’s east coast during each day of the season asking recreational fishers about their red snapper trips, the number of red snapper harvested, and for permission to measure and weigh harvested fish and collect biological samples.

• Lionfish Challenge 2021 Update – June 29

  Tuesday, June 29, 2021 -  The Lionfish Challenge rewards lionfish harvesters with prizes for their lionfish removals. The participant who harvests the most lionfish will be crowned the Recreational Lionfish King/Queen and the Commercial Champion.

• Watch the 2021 Snook Symposium online June 30

  Monday, June 28, 2021 -  Watch the FWC's seventh Snook Symposium online at TheFloridaChannel.org on June 30, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.

• Gag grouper recreational annual closure starts July 1 from Franklin to Taylor County

  Thursday, June 24, 2021 -  The season will reopen off these counties from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31.

• Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin-Jefferson, a portion of Taylor, & Levy-Hernando counties

  Wednesday, June 23, 2021 -  Will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa.

• Gone Coastal: Tips for finding a good fishing spot in open water

  Tuesday, June 15, 2021 -  Open-water fishing is challenging and requires technique and prior research.

• Bay scallop season opens June 15 between the Fenholloway and Suwannee rivers

  Thursday, June 10, 2021 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.

• When releasing deep-water fish, the right tools mean everything

  Tuesday, June 8, 2021 -  Pay close attention to signs of barotrauma and be prepared to respond.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Tuesday, June 1, 2021 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 28, closing July 29.