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3 Florida panthers die in early 2012, after 24 deaths, 32 births documented in 2011
For immediate release: January 12, 2012 Media contact: Carli Segelson, 561-625-5122 3 Florida panthers die in early 2012, after 24 deaths, 32 births documented in 2011 Florida panthers are off to a rough start in 2012, with three deaths documented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last year, 24 Florida panther deaths […]
Manatees concentrated in Lee, Collier counties; area boaters cautioned
For immediate release: January 5, 2012 Lee County contact: Gary Morse, 863-227-3830 Collier County contact: Carli Segelson, 772-215-9459 Manatees concentrated in Lee, Collier counties; area boaters cautioned Recent cold fronts have very high numbers of manatees concentrated in warm-water refuges in the Orange River, Faka Union Canal and in other inshore areas of Lee and […]
How NOT to sight in your expensive new deer rifle!
BELIEVE IT… OR NOT! “How NOT to sight in your expensive new deer rifle!” Allegedly this rookie hunter attempted to sight in his new rifle with a bore sighter… and didn’t know you have to remove it before firing a practice shot! Is it real? You decide! Sighting in your expensive new deer rifle 1. […]
Established public hunting areas do not have 7-day antlerless deer season
For immediate release: December 27, 2011 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 Established public hunting areas do not have 7-day antlerless deer season The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to remind hunters that antlerless deer season (doe week) does not apply on FWC managed lands that are part of its public hunting system. Most […]
Believe it… or not! – Burmese Python
For goodness snakes! Apparently there is a new species on the loose for anglers to be concerned about when fishing the warm waters of Gulf coast. Allegedly this angler was fly fishing off the coast of Florida when he hooked this 12-foot Burmese python! Is it real? You decide! Advertisements