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FWC sets this year’s Gulf red snapper recreational season
For immediate release: June 9, 2011 Contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 FWC sets this year’s Gulf red snapper recreational season The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule Thursday that makes the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters consistent with the recently announced season in Gulf federal […]
FWC recognizes UF bass-fishing team for back-to-back national wins
For immediate release: June 9, 2011 Media contact: Bob Wattendorf, 850-488-0520 FWC recognizes UF bass-fishing team for back-to-back national wins The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized Jake Gipson and Matthew Wercinski Thursday for their unprecedented back-to-back wins in the National Guard/FLW College Fishing National Championship. At their meeting in St. Augustine, the […]
FWC approves new deer harvest protection
For immediate release: June 8, 2011 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 FWC approves new deer harvest protection in parts of Big Cypress National Preserve In an effort to allow the deer population to rebound if conditions improve, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved an executive order implementing new deer harvest rules in two […]
URGENT ALERT: ASK GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT TO SIGN SB-234!
URGENT ALERT : ASK GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT TO SIGN SB-234 ! SB-234 NEEDS TO BE SIGNED DATE: June 8, 2011 TO: USF & NRA Members and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer USF Executive Director NRA Past President Governor Rick Scott received SB-234 Concealed Weapons today. The bill Includes: ** Concealed Weapons & Firearms […]
FWC extends alligator-hunting hours
For immediate release: June 8, 2011 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 FWC extends alligator-hunting hours At its meeting in St. Augustine Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) adopted a rule change that provides approximately four additional hours of daylight hunting to the state’s recreational alligator hunting season. The change will be in effect […]