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• Make plans to attend the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop in West Palm Beach

  Friday, November 1, 2019 -  Register now to participate in the FWC's Feb. 7-9, 2020, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop near West Palm Beach.

• National Hunting and Fishing Day highlights conservation work

  Wednesday, September 25, 2019 -  You can celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 28 by enjoying all the state has to offer and make a difference as well.

• FWC to meet Oct 2-3 in Cape Canaveral

  Tuesday, September 24, 2019 -  The FWC will meet at the Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. each day and is open to the public.

• FWC stays vigilant in enforcing airboat safety regulations

  Thursday, August 8, 2019 -  Airboat operators carrying passengers for hire must complete an Airboat Operators Course.

• FWC enhances boating patrols to keep boaters and manatees safe

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  Lee, Brevard and Volusia counties have reported higher numbers of boat strikes on manatees so far this year.
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  FWC promotes safe, sober boating this weekend for Operation Dry Water

  Tuesday, July 2, 2019 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be working to keep waterways safe this weekend.
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  FWC officers in Tampa receive additional equipment to help with boating under the influence investigations

  Thursday, June 20, 2019 -  Officers in the Southwest Region received a breath alcohol tester, an Intoxilyzer 8000, to help them with their boating safety efforts.

• FWC: Statistics show, safe boating saves lives

  Thursday, May 16, 2019 -  With National Safe Boating week and the release of the 2018 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the FWC encourages boaters to focus on simple, effective steps that make boating safer.
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  Sturgeon returning to the Suwannee River

  Wednesday, May 15, 2019 -  FWC officials want boaters to be aware that these jumping fish can injure people.

• Make safe boating a top priority this Mother’s Day weekend

  Friday, May 10, 2019 -  Take a few minutes to make sure you have the necessary safety equipment on your vessels before leaving the boat ramp and take extra safety precautions while out on the water.