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FWC NOTICE: Officers will be vigilant during Gasparilla
Officers will be vigilant during Gasparilla News Release Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Media contact: Investigator George Wells, 813-917-9222; Gary Morse, 863-648-3200 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers will team up with the U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies to keep waterways safe during the upcoming Gasparilla celebration in downtown Tampa Jan. […]
Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Taylor County
Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Taylor County Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Media contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Taylor County. The class will be held Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students who have taken the online […]
FWC seeks alligator trappers for St. Lucie County
For immediate release: January 24, 2012 Contact: Carli Segelson, 772-215-9459 FWC seeks alligator trappers for St. Lucie County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for nuisance alligator trappers in St. Lucie County. Applicants must have a clean criminal history, no fish or wildlife law violations, a […]
Leaving bear with burned paws alone is best for the bear
For immediate release: January 19, 2012 Media contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 A male Florida black bear that appears to have burned his front feet in a wildfire will likely fare well if he is left alone to heal, according to bear biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). “Our hope is that […]
Think you’re man enough!?
The guys from Knight Rifles “Americas Muzzleloader” head out to the range with Dave Fricke of Millennium Manufacturing to shoot the largest center fire rifle ever made. Only 12 people have ever shot the .950 JDJ as a rifle. Produced by SSK Industries, only 3 were ever made this was the first and the lightest […]