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FWC approves dolphinfish rule changes for Atlantic state waters
Thursday, March 3, 2022 - For current recreational dolphinfish regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Dolphinfish.” This page will be updated with the new regulations when they take effect. -
FWC approves changes to shrimp regulations
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - These changes are the final phase of a long-term effort to update shrimp regulations. -
Media Statement: FWC moving forward with proposed rules for nonnative fish and wildlife
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - Staff will collect additional public feedback before bringing final rule language for consideration at a future Commission meeting. -
FWC Commission approves rules to allow the production and sale of largemouth bass
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - Statutory changes made during the 2021 legislative session sanctioned the sale of Florida largemouth bass produced in aquaculture facilities for food. -
Expanded WMA system providing more hunting opportunity
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - Florida’s WMA system has grown by nearly 100,000 acres in the past six years. Our WMA system – at over 6 million acres – is one of the largest in the country. -
FWC to meet March 2 and 3 in Tampa
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. -
FWC Commissioners direct staff to move forward with draft rules allowing for the production and sale of largemouth bass
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - . Staff will bring final rule language before the Commission at its next meeting. -
FWC approves rules to facilitate management for trophy largemouth bass
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - As part of the Florida Trophy Bass Project, staff proposed customized management strategies focusing specifically on trophy bass production at four select waterbodies. -
FWC approves diamondback terrapin conservation measures
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - Beginning March 1, 2022, the collection of diamondback terrapins from the wild will be prohibited with exception of collection for scientific research with a permit. -
Kelly McKnight and Paul Dontenville, Assistant Statewide Prosecutors, honored as FWC Prosecutor of the Year
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - McKnight and Dontenville serve as Assistant Statewide Prosecutors in Tampa for the Office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.