TAMPA - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now accepting applications for next year's limited Goliath grouper season.

You have two weeks to apply.

Permits will be awarded by a random draw lottery.

Goliath grouper season runs March 1 through May 31 and is limited to one fish per person per season.

By the numbers:

Details for this limited, highly-regulated harvest include some of the following:

The backstory:

Officials say that 30 years of successful conservation efforts by the state of Florida and federal agencies have helped rebuild the Goliath grouper population, allowing for the limited harvest season.

Strict rules and regulations apply, from how to remove the hook to how to take a selfie for your giant fish story.

What's next:

You can apply for your per

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