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Reminder: Application period for Vamos a Pescar™ grant program closes Nov. 29
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - This program, in partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, provides funding to local organizations that help Florida Hispanic youth and families learn ethical angling, conservation and basic fishing skills to become confident, responsible anglers. -
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FWC: Now accepting applications for the annual Vamos a Pescar grant
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Through this effort local partner organizations will be able to help Florida Hispanic youth and families learn about ethical angling, conservation, fishing gear and fishing basics to help create confident and responsible anglers. -
![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: 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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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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FWC’s Aquaculture in the Classroom has another successful year thanks to collaboration with Duke Energy Florida and Coastal Conservation Association
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - The program teaches students the basic principles of aquaculture, marine research and how stock enhancement plays a role in supporting Florida’s marine fisheries. -
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FWC announces winner of the School Fishing Club Conservation Project Competition
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - The Grand Prize winner, J.W. Mitchell High School fishing team, completed various conservation projects including cleaning up their local waterways and working to restore vital aquatic habitat. -
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Volusia County receives Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner of the Year award
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - This program strives to provide quality hunting experiences for 12- to 17-year-olds to increase the number of youths involved in the tradition of hunting. -
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FWC announces winners of 2024 Florida State Fish Art Contest
Friday, April 26, 2024 - Students in kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their artwork in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors, and prizes. -
FWC hosts National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - NASP is an in-school program sponsored by the FWC that is designed to teach international-style target archery in physical education classes for grades 4–12.
