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• FWC to host series of virtual public meetings on proposed changes to modernize Florida’s wildlife trapping regulations

  Thursday, April 24, 2025 -  Members of the public can learn more about the proposed changes by going to MyFWC.com/TrappingRules and clicking on the banner that says, “Learn More.”

• Help plan the future of the T.M. Goodwin WMA

  Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -  T.M. Goodwin WMA was purchased to ensure the preservation of habitat for waterfowl and other wetland wildlife, flood storage, and to provide fish- and wildlife-focused outdoor recreation opportunities to the public.

• FWC to host in-person and virtual public workshops on commercial and recreational oyster harvest 

  Friday, April 11, 2025 -  Topics for discussion include changes to licensing requirements for fishery participants, bag limits, seasons, tolerances for undersize attached and unattached oysters, enforcement of undersize oysters in a certified oyster house, and modifying how harvest units are measured. 

• FWC seeking public feedback on proposed rule changes for nonnative species

  Wednesday, March 19, 2025 -  The FWC is seeking public feedback from interested parties on proposed rule changes for nonnative species, including Prohibited green iguanas and Argentine black and white tegus.

• Help plan the future of Creek Ranch WMA

  Friday, February 28, 2025 -  The public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, at the Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave. in Haines City.

• FWC to meet Feb. 26-27 in Tallahassee

  Thursday, February 13, 2025 -  The Commission will meet Feb. 26-27 at the FSU Student Union, Ballroom E, 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32304. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC to host virtual public meetings on bass taxonomy rule updates

  Monday, January 27, 2025 -  The purpose of these meetings is to provide updates on recent taxonomic changes that recognize Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a species distinct from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).

• FWC to host public meeting on Lake Istokpoga management activities

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 -  FWC staff will provide updates on lake management activities, current lake conditions and gather stakeholder feedback through a breakout session at the end of the meeting.

• FWC to meet Dec. 11-12 in Lakeland

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  For the full Dec. 11-12 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• Help plan the future of Suwannee Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area

  Monday, November 4, 2024 -  Conserving important habitat within a chain of conservation lands that lie along the Suwannee River, this WEA provides connectivity within a major wildlife corridor where many species of birds and other wildlife migrate.