New trap tags for commercial lobster and crab traps start Jan. 1

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is announcing new trap tags for all commercial lobster, stone crab and blue crab traps beginning Jan. 1, 2024. After review, the FWC selected Sierra Group LLC to make and supply trap tags. For the 2024-25 season, all commercial trap tags will be green and printed with “FWCC,” the season year, tag type and endorsement number (for example,…