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How to Build a Hog Trap
By Chris Jaworowski, Wildlife Biologist, Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Landowners, farmers and wildlife managers in Alabama are looking for answers to the growing population of feral hogs in the state. Feral hogs are destroying crops and pastures and competing with native wildlife species for valuable food sources. Alabama landowners are not going […]
FWC seeks public input on boating regulations in Key Largo
For immediate release: November 30, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC seeks public input on boating regulations in Key Largo The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a public workshop in Key Largo Dec. 13 to address vessel speed limit regulations. Participants will discuss whether or not to further reduce vessel speed […]
FWC seeks public input on boating regulations in Ormond Beach
For immediate release: November 30, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC seeks public input on boating regulations in Ormond Beach The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a public workshop in Ormond Beach Dec. 14 to address vessel speed limit regulations. Participants will discuss whether or not to further reduce vessel speed […]
U.S. House Passes NRA-backed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation
U.S. House Passes NRA-backed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an important self-defense measure that would enable millions of Right-to-Carry permit holders across the country to carry concealed firearms while traveling outside their home states. H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, passed by a majority bipartisan vote of 272 […]
Recreational, commercial fishermen to reap benefit from spotted seatrout management
For immediate release: November 16, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Recreational, commercial fishermen to reap benefit from spotted seatrout management Thanks to successful spotted seatrout management, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Nov. 16 to increase both commercial and recreational fishing opportunities for the popular fish. “What we are trying to do […]