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2016 Gulf recreational red snapper state season closes July 11
2016 Gulf recreational red snapper state season closes July 11 The 2016 recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters closes July 11, with the last day of harvest being July 10. The season will reopen Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, and on Labor Day. This season will help maintain […]
Bay scallop conservation measures approved
*(For more information on Bay scallops, click here: http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bay-scallops/) At the June 23 meeting near Apalachicola, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved measures to conserve bay scallops in the St. Joseph Bay area. The measures include delaying and shortening the recreational bay scallop season so it will open Aug. 22, run through […]
FWC votes to Postpone Bear Hunting in 2016
Media contact: Tammy.Sapp@MyFWC.com FWC votes to Postpone Bear Hunting in 2016 EASTPOINT, Fla. – Today, the seven-member Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to postpone bear hunting in Florida in 2016. Although the framework for bear hunting in Florida remains in place, there will be a zero hunt objective set for 2016, and […]
Hunter safety courses offered in June (2016)
Media Contact: Carol Lyn Parrish, 561-625-5122 Hunter safety courses offered in six counties The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in six counties (listed below). All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany […]
Florida panther released!
Contact: FWC: Carli Segelson, 772-215-9459 Big Cypress: Bob DeGross, 239-695-1107 USFWS: Ken Warren, 772-643-4407 Photos Available at: http://bit.ly/1TLSVjk Florida panther released back into the wild at Big Cypress National Preserve A 2-year-old Florida panther is now back in the wild at its new home in Big Cypress National Preserve. The U.S. Fish and […]