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• FWC’s update on Florida Bay highlights partnerships, restoration efforts

  Thursday, July 18, 2019 -  Florida Bay is a unique, shallow estuary heavily influenced by water flow from the Everglades. It is an integral part of the south Florida ecosystem that serves as a nursery habitat for economically important species and provides boating, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.

• FWC to host workshops on Biscayne National Park fishing regulations

  Thursday, July 18, 2019 -  FWC staff will host several public workshops to gather input on potential rule changes for fishing in Biscayne National Park and will return with a draft rule package at the October 2019 Commission meeting.
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  Cynthia Honick, Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, named FWC Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  She has proven to be a valued legal advisor to FWC law enforcement staff in south Florida, working with them on a large-scale case earlier this year.
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  Ken and Kay Corbin receive Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner of the Year award

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  The Corbins, who own a cattle and hay farm in Gilchrist County, open their property so youth, who otherwise might not have the opportunity, can experience hunting through the Youth Hunting Program.
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  FWC names Stephen Parris Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education.
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  Conservation group honors nuisance alligator program manager

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  The Florida Sportsmen’s Conservation Association (FSCA) honored Linda Collins of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for her work managing the agency’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP).

• FWC addresses shortfin mako regulations

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the minimum size limit for recreational harvest will increase from 54 to 83 inches fork length.
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  FWC approves draft proposal for blackfin tuna

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  The FWC approved a draft proposal to create a recreational limit for blackfin tuna of two fish per person or 10 fish per vessel, whichever is greater, and to extend this proposed regulation into federal waters.

• FWC to meet July 17-18 in Stuart

  Wednesday, July 10, 2019 -  For the full July 17-18 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”
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  FWC approves changes to commercial Spanish mackerel fishery in Atlantic waters

  Wednesday, May 1, 2019 -  These changes will reduce confusion and concern about the fishery by aligning some regulations in state and federal waters while continuing to provide opportunities in state waters when federal waters are closed.