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• When releasing deep-water fish, the right tools mean everything

  Wednesday, June 3, 2020 -  Continue your role as a conservationist when releasing fish by looking out for signs of barotrauma and being prepared to respond.

• Compete in the 2020 Lionfish Challenge

  Tuesday, June 2, 2020 -  The Challenge is open now and will run through Labor Day (Sept. 7). Register online at FWCReefRangers.com at any time.

• June 1 saltwater fishing openings/closures

  Thursday, May 28, 2020 -  Gag grouper opens for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters (season opening does not include Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor and Jefferson counties, which opened April 1, nor Monroe County, which follows the Atlantic state season and opened May 1.)

• FWC needs your input on future management of the flounder fishery

  Thursday, May 28, 2020 -  These workshops will start at 6 p.m., EDT on June 2 and June 4. Connect to the meeting by going to FWC.adobeconnect.com/mfm.

• FWC approves State Reef Fish Survey, effective July 1, 2020

  Tuesday, May 26, 2020 -  This program expands the already successful Gulf Reef Fish Survey statewide to the Atlantic coast and Monroe County.

• FWC online meeting May 14 open to the public 

  Monday, April 20, 2020 -  The FWC will meet online May 14 beginning at 9 am using Adobe Connect with a telephone conference line for accepting public comment during the meeting.

• Hey, kids! Let’s go fishing!

  Thursday, March 12, 2020 -  The annual Lake Eaton Kids’ Fishing Derby at the FWC Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp will be held Saturday, April 4, starting at 8:30 a.m. for children ages 6-12.

• State record fish require proper certification

  Thursday, March 5, 2020 -  To properly certify a new Florida state record, an FWC biologist must identify the fish species, and an FWC employee—usually but not necessarily the same individual—must witness its weighing on a certified scale.

• FWC to hold public meeting discussing a management plan for Harris Chain of Lakes

  Thursday, February 27, 2020 -  The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tavares Civic Center, 110 E Caroline Street, Tavares, FL 32778.

• Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters

  Tuesday, February 25, 2020 -  Learn more about gray triggerfish regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine.