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Gulf recreational snook harvest to reopen Sept. 1

June 12, 2013 

It had been closed following a cold snap in 2010. 

Commissioners approve easier-to-follow marine fisheries regulations

June 12, 2013 

Revised rules take effect Sept. 1. 

S. Florida issues topic of upcoming workshops; public input sought

June 11, 2013 

5 workshops scheduled between July 29 and Aug. 5. 

FWC to meet June 11-13 in Lakeland

June 05, 2013 

At the Hilton Garden Inn. Sessions begin at 1 p.m. June 11, 8:30 a.m. June 12 & 13. 

Temporary Apalachicola Bay commercial oyster closures to help population rebuild

May 31, 2013 

Beginning June 1, summer bars will be open 5 days per week. 

Gulf gray triggerfish season, bag limit changes effective June 10

May 31, 2013 

Changes are effective in state, federal waters. 

FWC promotes dive flag awareness

May 24, 2013 

Divers-down flags are required by law to keep people safe. 

Proposed rule would affect importation of deer

May 08, 2013 

Public input sought prior to June 13 hearing. 

Marine fisheries rule cleanup webinars, call-in workshops planned for this week

April 22, 2013 

Public input sought - April 22 and 24 at 6 p.m. EDT. 

Proposal would make tarpon, bonefish catch-and-release only

April 17, 2013 

Final public hearing will come in June. 

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