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FWC provides guidance on enhanced boating safety legislation
FWC provides guidance on enhanced boating safety legislation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced changes that were made by the Florida Legislature and approved by the governor to divers-down flag requirements. House Bill 1049, by Rep. Raschein and Sen. Abruzzo, created an additional opportunity for divers to stay safe. Effective July 1, […]
2014 Scallop
Florida Recreational Regulations: Regulations Bay Scallop Harvest Zone Minimum Size Limit None Daily Bag Limit 2 gallons whole bay scallops in shell, or 1 pint of bay scallop meat per person Maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat per vessel Season NEW: Opens June 28 – Sept. 24, 2014 Commercial […]
Spring and Summer Hog Hunts
Spring and Summer Hog Hunts Spring and summer hog hunting is available on the following WMAs during the dates listed, and no quota permit is needed: Apalachicola River (Franklin and Gulf counties) Dog and still hunting July 18-20 Aug. 15-17 Sept. 19-21 Management area permit not required Aucilla (Jefferson and Taylor counties) Dog and […]
Louisiana man gets 80 stitches after encounter with 11-foot alligator
*(COURTESY OF http://www.foxnews.com) – (Click images to enlarge) Louisiana man gets 80 stitches after encounter with 11-foot alligator A Louisiana man received 80 stitches after he and his pals tried to move an 11-foot alligator from the middle of a road. Glen Bonin, of Sulphur, and three of his friends spotted the alligator on the […]
FWC to answer questions on Bear Abundance
June 23, 2014 FWC Media Event Photo opportunity FWC to answer questions on Bear Abundance study When: Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. Where: The FWC’s Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp, 7325 NE 170 Ave., Silver Springs, FL 34488, in the Ocala National Forest. Why: FWC biologists will be on hand to answer […]