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Go slow, look out below; Manatees need your help
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - From April 1 through Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by motorboats or personal watercrafts. -
Two idle-speed, no-wake zones on Santa Fe active
Friday, March 18, 2022 - An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway. -
Check your home — bat maternity season starts in April
Thursday, March 17, 2022 - April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is the last day to legally exclude bats from your home or building. -
FWC officers intercept commercial vessel with more than 11,000 pounds of illegally harvested shrimp
Friday, March 11, 2022 - During their inspection, officers discovered more than 11,000 pounds of shrimp, valued at more than $30,000, and several pounds of cobia fillets in the vessel’s freezer. Upon further inspection, officers also discovered turtle-excluder device (TED) violations. -
New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - As of March 1, 2022, all collection and possession of diamondback terrapins is prohibited with the exception of scientific research with a valid permit. -
Commission approves FWC’s proposed rule changes for statewide alligator harvest program
Thursday, March 3, 2022 - The proposed improvements would allow program participants an additional 7 hours a day of hunting opportunity and add airbows with a tethered arrow as a legal method of take. -
FWC approves limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters
Thursday, March 3, 2022 - This unique recreational opportunity is possible through conservation efforts by state and federal agencies that aided in the goliath grouper population rebuilding over the course of three decades, following years of overfishing -
FWC approves dolphinfish rule changes for Atlantic state waters
Thursday, March 3, 2022 - For current recreational dolphinfish regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Dolphinfish.” This page will be updated with the new regulations when they take effect. -
FWC approves changes to shrimp regulations
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - These changes are the final phase of a long-term effort to update shrimp regulations. -
Media Statement: FWC moving forward with proposed rules for nonnative fish and wildlife
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - Staff will collect additional public feedback before bringing final rule language for consideration at a future Commission meeting.