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• Stone crab season starts Oct. 15

  Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -  The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches.

• Fall application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens October 4.

  Friday, October 4, 2024 -  This fall application period is the second of four EFP opportunities available, with additional application periods coming in January and April of 2025.

• Applications for limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters open Oct. 1

  Monday, September 30, 2024 -  This unique recreational opportunity is possible through successful conservation efforts by state and federal agencies over the past three decades that aided goliath grouper population rebuilding.

• Recreational harvest of snook in the Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions opens October 1

  Tuesday, September 24, 2024 -  The harvest season in these two management regions will remain open through Nov. 30. This includes all Florida state and inland waters within these management regions.

• FWC classifies oceanic whitetip shark as a prohibited species

  Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -  This rule will make Florida’s state regulations consistent with federal regulations, promote conservation, and support coordinated interstate and international efforts to rebuild the threatened oceanic whitetip shark population.

• FWC approves changes to marine fisheries trip ticket reporting requirements

  Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -  These regulation changes will improve and modernize the Marine Fisheries Trip Ticket Program commercial reporting rules, which will ultimately provide more timely and accurate information for improved management of Florida’s marine fisheries and faster requests for federal aid after a natural disaster.

• FWC proposes changes to marine special activity license program

  Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -  The FWC proposed changes to improve the Marine Special Activity License program licensing process, accommodate additional requested activities and update provisions to several license types.

• FWC hosts public meeting on the Orange Creek Basin

  Monday, September 16, 2024 -  The FWC will host a public meeting on Oct. 10, from 6-8 p.m. to discuss FWC activities and conditions on Orange, Lochloosa, and Newnans lakes.

• Calling all young artists! Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins

  Friday, September 13, 2024 -  The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect with nature and learn about fish and aquatic habitats while exploring creative art and writing.

• Record-breaking year as 2024 FWC Lionfish Challenge crowns Recreational King and Commercial Champion

  Friday, September 13, 2024 -  The 2024 Lionfish Challenge witnessed an increase in participation, with 285 dedicated divers submitting their lionfish harvests. These dedicated divers embarked on over 700 trips throughout the state during the Challenge and removed 31,773 lionfish from the waters of Florida.