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• FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge

  Monday, June 1, 2026 -  Congratulations to Independence Classical Academy for placing first in the Challenge, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy for placing second, and David L. Anderson Middle School for placing third in the FWC School Fishing Program's Fishing and Conservation Challenge.

• Burrow into the 10th annual #GopherTortoiseDay on April 10

  Friday, April 10, 2026 -  The FWC invites you to celebrate gopher tortoise conservation with the 10th annual Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10.

• FWC reminds waterway users to rent from permitted liveries and follow safety requirements 

  Friday, April 3, 2026 -  FWC reminds residents and visitors to enjoy Florida’s waterways safely and responsibly. Whether renting a motorized boat, a personal watercraft (PWC/Jet-Ski), canoe, kayak or paddleboard, it is critical to rent from a permitted livery.

• Florida students excel at 2026 State Archery Tournament in Gainesville

  Tuesday, March 24, 2026 -  NASP is an in-school program designed to teach international-style target archery to students in grades 4-12 as part of their physical education curriculum, and it is sponsored in Florida by the FWC.

• FWC: 50 Florida schools receive funding for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant

  Friday, August 16, 2024 -  The School Fishing Club Program is an annual educational grant program that teaches youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• FWC: New fishing license card designs feature youth artwork from Florida Fish Art Contest

  Tuesday, July 2, 2024 -  The FWC is proud to showcase the wonderful artwork submitted by young artists around the state and to celebrate their talent by highlighting two of them through this special initiative.

• FWC’s Aquaculture in the Classroom has another successful year thanks to collaboration with Duke Energy Florida and Coastal Conservation Association

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 -  The program teaches students the basic principles of aquaculture, marine research and how stock enhancement plays a role in supporting Florida’s marine fisheries.

• FWC names Parrish Thompson as the Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year

  Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -  The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education.

• FWC hosts National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament

  Thursday, April 18, 2024 -  NASP is an in-school program sponsored by the FWC that is designed to teach international-style target archery in physical education classes for grades 4–12.

• MarineQuest 2024: Celebrating science for 29 years!

  Tuesday, January 30, 2024 -  MarineQuest will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 and will be hosted at the FWC's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in downtown St. Petersburg at 100 8th Avenue SE.