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  Applications available for FWC’s 2019-2020 High School Fishing Program

  Friday, September 13, 2019 -  This grant program is focused on recruiting new anglers, retaining active anglers and reactivating lapsed anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida.
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  Apply today: FWC funding lionfish educational exhibits

  Thursday, September 12, 2019 -  The FWC has a Lionfish Educational Exhibit Program that provides one-time financial assistance to help build or update a high-quality lionfish exhibit.
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  From tarpon to bass, there’s nothing off limits when kayak fishing

  Tuesday, September 10, 2019 -  Kayaks are nimble, less expensive than most motorized boats and provide access to places even the best casts from land just can’t reach.

• 2019 bay scallop seasons coming to an end in September

  Friday, September 6, 2019 -  Bay scallop seasons in the following regions close

• Saltwater license-free fishing Saturday, Sept. 7

  Monday, August 26, 2019 -  License-free fishing days are a great way for Florida residents and visitors to get out on the water and find out why Florida is known as the Fishing Capital of the World.

• Lionfish update: One more week to go in Lionfish Challenge

  Monday, August 26, 2019 -  The fourth annual Lionfish Challenge is almost over (last day to submit is Labor Day, Sept. 2), but there is still time to earn prizes or get a chance at $3,000 for harvesting the largest or smallest lionfish of the competition.
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  Catch a Florida Memory floats major improvements with a new wave of upgrades

  Friday, August 23, 2019 -  The updated website floats a familiar design and feel but offers some exciting new features, most notably an improved submission format that identifies which recognitions a catch will likely qualify for.

• Snook season starts Sept. 1

  Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -  A snook permit, as well as a recreational saltwater license, is required to harvest snook unless the angler is exempt from the recreational license requirements.

• FWC uncovers major fish and wildlife violations in long-term undercover investigation

  Friday, August 9, 2019 -  Three suspects in Levy and Pinellas counties were arrested for violating state laws pertaining to illegally harvesting and selling various fish and wildlife. Fifteen additional suspects were served with notice to appear citations in Levy, Orange, Pinellas and Broward counties.
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  TrophyCatch Celebrates Hall of Fame Catch from Orange Lake

  Thursday, August 8, 2019 -  The FWC's TrophyCatch program celebrates its most recent Hall of Fame largemouth bass catch weighing 13 pounds, 5 ounces, caught and released by Chad Dorland during a UF fishing tournament.