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Take bowhunter education course in August
Florida bowhunters will have an opportunity to attend a National Bowhunter Education Foundation certified bowhunter education course in August in Alachua County. The course will take place Aug. 26 in Newberry at 8 a.m. The specific location for the class will be given to those who register in advance. The course is conducted using the […]
Anglers can take advantage of more Gulf red snapper fishing starting this weekend!
Media contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 or Katie.Purcell@MyFWC.com Anglers can take advantage of more Gulf red snapper fishing starting this weekend This Friday, June 16, begins the first weekend of an additional 39-day season for recreational red snapper fishing in Gulf federal waters and changes to the state season. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced these […]
FWC makes python hunting more rewarding
(Eric Bramblet checking out a python caught in Big Cypress) *(via MyFWC) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched new programs to encourage the public to help remove nonnative Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem and surrounding area. Two new programs and a new FWC Executive Order provides incentives and expanded […]
Free Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic coming up on St. George Island
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic on St. George Island June 10. The free, day-long clinic is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the St. George Island State Park, 1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive. Advance registration is required. To register or get more information, email […]
Major alligator violations uncovered by FWC!
FWC uncovers major alligator violations in long-term covert investigation! On Wednesday, May 24, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers arrested nine suspects for violations of Florida’s laws pertaining to possession of American alligator, alligator egg harvesting, interstate transport of alligator eggs and hatchlings, falsifying official records, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to commit […]