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FWC Commissioners approve final rule establishing new boating restricted area in Broward County
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - This decision aims to mitigate a public safety risk created by vessel traffic congestion. -
FWC approves rule changes for Gulf lane snapper
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - These changes are intended to reduce the risk of overfishing, mitigate the likelihood of early closures, and increase consistency between Gulf state and federal waters. -
FWC classifies Carolina hammerhead as a prohibited species
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - This rule will help mitigate identification challenges associated with other prohibited shark species and promote conservation for large coastal hammerheads. -
Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds FWC’s Approval to Reopen Apalachicola Bay’s Oyster Industry
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - FWC adopts a revised oyster management plan for Apalachicola Bay, which will establish annual seasons based on oyster abundance — balancing the continued long-term recovery of the species and local economy. -
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Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - The recreational harvest season of Florida hogfish in state and federal waters of the Atlantic and the Florida Keys is open from May 1 through Oct. 31. -
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Autumn is the ideal time to exclude bats from buildings
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - Bats are protected in Florida and exclusion devices – which allow bats to safely exit structures while preventing reentry – are the only legal and appropriate method to remove them. -
Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15
Monday, October 13, 2025 - This closed season provides protection to flounder during the time when pre-spawning aggregations form, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year. -
Reminder: Applications for the limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters close Oct. 15
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Permits to participate in this limited-entry harvest will be awarded by a random draw lottery. -
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Stone crab season starts Oct. 15
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches. -
Applications for limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters open Oct. 1
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Those interested can apply anytime from Oct. 1-15, for the upcoming 2026 season.


