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Investigation uncovers black market wildlife sales
For immediate release: November 3, 2011 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3428 Investigation uncovers black market wildlife sales Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement investigators recently concluded a large-scale undercover operation in Brevard and Indian River counties targeting black market sales of fish and wildlife. The lengthy investigation yielded 65 citations or potential charges […]
Atlantic vermilion snapper, South Fla. spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1
For immediate release: October 31, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-487-0554 Atlantic vermilion snapper, South Fla. spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1 The recreational harvest seasons for vermilion snapper in the Atlantic Ocean and spotted seatrout in South Florida will close on Nov. 1. These closures are intended to reduce overfishing and increase the population of […]
Stay off the St. Johns River if possible
For immediate release: October 18, 2011 Media contacts: Officer Lenny Salberg, 352-427-6728 or Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 Stay off the St. Johns River if possible Due to high water levels in the St. Johns River associated with recent rains, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking boaters to stay off populated areas […]
Milton angler lands record flathead
For immediate release: October 18, 2011 Contact: Stan Kirkland, 850-265-3676 Milton angler lands record flathead Milton resident Eric Auston Jr. now holds the distinction of having landed the largest flathead catfish ever caught with a rod and reel in Florida waters. Auston, who is 33, was fishing with his good friend Brandy Wallace Oct. 9 […]
FWC launches new technology for Wildlife Alert
For immediate release: October 14, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC launches new technology for Wildlife Alert The Wildlife Alert Reward Program has helped the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) catch thousands of violators through phone calls and online submissions from the public. Now, it is employing an additional method: text messaging. The […]