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![Announcing the 2024-25 Fish Art Contest”, A Florida Bass artwork created by last year’s 4-6th grade, freshwater runner-up, Hannah Wang. Including the FWC, Fish Art Contest, and Wildlife Forever branded logos.]()
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. -
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FWC's TrophyCatch program hits 15,000 catches: A testament to Florida’s premier bass fishing
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - Designed to enhance understanding of the state’s bass population and encourage conservation, the program has achieved a remarkable level of participation and success. -
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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. -
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New name, same fish: Largemouth bass are now Florida bass
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - The American Fisheries Society established the Florida bass as a separate species from the largemouth bass. This means that in most of Florida (except the western Panhandle) what was known as a largemouth bass is now called a Florida bass. -
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FWC: Catch the next state record bass in Florida, follow these steps
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - Watch the steps in this new video to be prepared to certify a potential state record bass. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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! -
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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. -
FWC: License-free Freshwater Fishing Weekend is June 8 and 9
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Florida residents and visitors of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to try recreational fishing on this special weekend and the FWC has helpful resources for new anglers to get started.
