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Take a kid turkey hunting
For immediate release: March 5, 2012 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 Take a kid turkey hunting March 10-11 is Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Weekend in Florida. This Saturday-Sunday hunt, which occurs the weekend prior to the opening of spring turkey season in each hunting zone, was established in 2011 on private property. It was such […]
FWC needs experienced pet owners to adopt exotic species
For immediate release: March 2, 2012 Contact: Carli Segelson, 772-215-9459; or Jorge Pino, 561-723-1417 FWC needs experienced pet owners to adopt exotic species Are you an experienced pet owner interested in adopting an exotic species? Do you know how to care for pets such as a boa constrictor, leopard gecko, African spurred tortoise, African […]
FWC undercover operation reveals rampant exploitation of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources
For immediate release: February 29, 2012 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426; or Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC undercover operation reveals rampant exploitation of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers completed a comprehensive investigation Wednesday that included more than 300 criminal violations by 56 individuals in Putnam, St. […]
FWC adopts new seasons for gag grouper in Gulf
For immediate release: Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 FWC adopts new seasons for gag grouper in Gulf The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Feb. 8 to change how gag grouper is managed in Gulf of Mexico state waters (excluding Monroe County). The decision, which came during day two of the three-day February Commission […]
FWC moves forward on plan to manage, conserve Florida black bears
For immediate release: February 9, 2012 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 FWC moves forward on plan to manage, conserve Florida black bears The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is moving ahead on its plan to manage and conserve Florida black bears so they are never again at risk of extinction. With the bear […]