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Apply for nuisance alligator trapper slots in Duval
For immediate release: January 24, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Apply for nuisance alligator trapper slots in Duval The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for nuisance alligator trappers in Duval County. Visit MyFWC.com/Alligator to apply online or to learn about the requirements. Applicants must have no criminal […]
FWC lieutenant earns award for daring rescue
For immediate release: January 21, 2010 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC lieutenant earns award for daring rescue Lt. Anthony “Tony” Wright of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received an FWC “Lifesaving with Valor” award Jan. 20 for rescuing a woman trapped inside a burning car. And his daring deed north of Jacksonville […]
FWC – FIELD OPERATIONS WEEKLY REPORT – January 7- 13, 2011
FWC DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FIELD OPERATIONS WEEKLY REPORT January 7- 13, 2011 This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. NORTHWEST REGION SANTA ROSA COUNTY Officer Joe Murphy was working in the area of Blackwater Wildlife […]
Blue crab trap area closure set to end
News Release January 14, 2011 Contact: Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554 The harvest of blue crabs from traps in all waters of Franklin County west to the Florida-Alabama border will reopen on Jan. 15. The use of traps to capture blue crabs was prohibited for a 10-day period in this area so that lost and abandoned traps […]
Patas monkey sighted in Williston
News Release January 13, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 A Patas monkey has been spotted in the Williston area in a block of woods between County Road 318 and 217th Court. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking for the public’s assistance if the animal is spotted, because the monkey can be […]