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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.

• Mark your calendars: 2020 Lionfish Festival May 16-17 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted

  Tuesday, March 10, 2020 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 6th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 16 and 17 at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. Come out and celebrate the fight against invasive lionfish with the FWC and Destin – Fort Walton Beach.

• 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.

• Spotted seatrout opens March 1 in Western Panhandle zone

  Monday, February 24, 2020 -  The new spotted seatrout size limit statewide is 15 to 19 inches total length, with one over 19 inches per vessel allowed.

• Snook opens to recreational harvest March 1 in some Gulf waters

  Monday, February 24, 2020 -  Unique to the region, snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World.

• FWC approves 2021 and beyond Gulf County bay scallop season

  Wednesday, February 19, 2020 -  The long-term bay scallop season in Gulf County (including St. Joseph Bay) to open Aug. 16 through Sept. 24 each year beginning in 2021.