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• Collaborate with FWC on Exempted Fishing Permits to collect better data on red snapper

  Monday, July 8, 2024 -  EFPs are permits that allow harvesting for specific purposes that are otherwise prohibited under current federal regulations.

• 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 celebrates 25 years serving the people and wildlife of Florida

  Monday, July 1, 2024 -  The FWC and its staff would like to thank all its partners, stakeholders, volunteers and others who have helped make it one of the foremost conservation agencies in the country.

• Recreational harvest of Gulf red grouper closes July 1

  Thursday, June 27, 2024 -  This closure was based on an executive order issued by the FWC at the May Commission meeting to prevent overfishing and help ensure fishing opportunities.

• Second pink-tagged bass caught in the FWC’s TrophyCatch promotion. More are swimming!

  Thursday, June 27, 2024 -  While fishing Porter Lake last week with his son, Bruce Doolittle Sr. caught a pink-tagged bass – the second tag of this trophy bass fishing promotion and the first from this lake!

• Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin – NW Taylor County region and Levy, Citrus, and Hernando counties

  Wednesday, June 26, 2024 -  Recreational harvesters need a Florida saltwater fishing license to harvest bay scallops unless they are exempt from needing a license or have a no-cost shoreline fishing license and are wading from shore to collect scallops .

• Recreational harvest of Atlantic snowy grouper and red porgy closes July 1

  Wednesday, June 26, 2024 -  Harvest will reopen for both snowy grouper and red porgy in Atlantic state waters on May 1, 2025.

• FWC: First prized bass caught in TrophyCatch pink tag contest

  Monday, June 24, 2024 -  Harry Linsinbigler IV caught a prized, pink-tagged bass (11 pounds, 4 ounces) in Lake Rochelle, one of the Northwest Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.

• ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Highlights Coral Reef Conservation Efforts and Enhancements to the 2024 Lobster Mini-Season and the 2024 Lionfish Challenge

  Wednesday, June 19, 2024 -  Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the Governor invested a historic $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total investment in these efforts in the Governor’s second term to over $114 million.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget ensures conservation remains a priority

  Thursday, June 13, 2024 -  Under Governor DeSantis' bold leadership, Florida remains one of the nation's premier destinations for top-tier fishing and unique hunting experiences.