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U.S. House Passes NRA-backed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation
U.S. House Passes NRA-backed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an important self-defense measure that would enable millions of Right-to-Carry permit holders across the country to carry concealed firearms while traveling outside their home states. H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, passed by a majority bipartisan vote of 272 […]
Recreational, commercial fishermen to reap benefit from spotted seatrout management
For immediate release: November 16, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Recreational, commercial fishermen to reap benefit from spotted seatrout management Thanks to successful spotted seatrout management, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Nov. 16 to increase both commercial and recreational fishing opportunities for the popular fish. “What we are trying to do […]
FWC changes gag, red grouper management in Gulf
For immediate release: November 16, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 FWC changes gag, red grouper management in Gulf, soon achieving consistency with federal protections The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Nov. 16 to change how gag and red grouper are managed in Gulf of Mexico state waters. The decision came during […]
Successful red drum management prompts FWC to up bag limit
For immediate release: November 16, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Successful red drum management prompts FWC to up bag limit Recreational anglers targeting red drum in northern Florida can soon take home more of the popular fish, thanks to a change approved Nov. 16 by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The decision […]
Palm Beach Co. commercial fisherman in Brevard Co. fined $50,000
For immediate release: November 15, 2011 Contacts: Lesli Bales-Sherrod (NOAA), 301-427-2300; or Joy Hill (FWC), 352-258-3426 Palm Beach Co. commercial fisherman in Brevard Co. fined $50,000 A commercial king mackerel fisherman was recently fined more than $50,000 for multiple violations of the federal Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Management Act. The fines came as a result of […]