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Stone crab season closes May 16
The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. This closure occurs each year during the species’ peak spawning season to help protect and sustain Florida’s valuable stone crab resource. Stone crab season will reopen on Oct. 15. Commercially harvested […]
Rare megamouth shark captured
Rare megamouth shark captured off Japan ‘Alien shark’ was hauled from a depth of 2,600 feet; only 58 known sightings May 07, 2014 by Pete Thomas A public autopsy was performed this week on a rare megamouth shark caught off Shizuoka, Japan, providing onlookers with a glimpse of the prehistoric-looking creature. The capture of the […]
Pentagon to Destroy $1.2 Billion in Surplus Ammo
A new Government Accountability Office report found that the Pentagon is planning to destroy an estimated $1.2 billion worth of ammunition. According to the report, the stockpile slated to be destroyed is a part of the $70 billion worth of ammunition managed by the Department of Defense (DOD) through the Army. This immense ammo reserve […]
Nuisance alligator trappers sought in Gilchrist County
For immediate release: April 30, 2014 Media contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Interested in catching nuisance gators? Live in Gilchrist County? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for contracted nuisance alligator trappers in Gilchrist County. Applicants must have a clean criminal history, no fish or wildlife law […]
2014-2015 Florida Hunting Season Dates
2014-2015 Florida Hunting Season Dates Seasons and dates are not applicable to wildlife management areas and other lands managed by the Commission. Species Zone/ statewide Archery Season (A) Crossbow Season (C) Muzzleloading Gun Season(M) General Gun Season (D) Deer (1)Must have $5 Deer Permit as well as hunting license to hunt deer. Zone A (1) […]