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FWC undercover operation reveals rampant exploitation of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources
For immediate release: February 29, 2012 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426; or Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC undercover operation reveals rampant exploitation of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers completed a comprehensive investigation Wednesday that included more than 300 criminal violations by 56 individuals in Putnam, St. […]
FWC adopts new seasons for gag grouper in Gulf
For immediate release: Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 FWC adopts new seasons for gag grouper in Gulf The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Feb. 8 to change how gag grouper is managed in Gulf of Mexico state waters (excluding Monroe County). The decision, which came during day two of the three-day February Commission […]
FWC moves forward on plan to manage, conserve Florida black bears
For immediate release: February 9, 2012 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 FWC moves forward on plan to manage, conserve Florida black bears The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is moving ahead on its plan to manage and conserve Florida black bears so they are never again at risk of extinction. With the bear […]
Red drum, spotted seatrout management efforts change Feb. 1
Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Photo and maps: Go to MyFWC.com/News and click on the headline for this story. Red drum, spotted seatrout management efforts change Feb. 1 Red drum and spotted seatrout management changes made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at their November 2011 meeting will take effect Feb. 1. Many […]
Believe it or Not! – This ain’t Yogi Bear
This ain’t Yogi Bear! The “story” that accompanied these photos sent via email was titled “Unbelievable,” but the pictures are too good not to share regardless. The widely-circulated email (via email and the internet) states: “These two gents were calling elk in the Saddle Hills south of Woking, Alberta when this big guy slipped in […]