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National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act to be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives this week! On Tuesday, November 15, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 822, the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act.” Please contact Representative Southerland and urge him to vote for this pro-gun legislation. This important bill would allow any law-abiding […]
Gag grouper season to close in Gulf of Mexico state waters Nov. 16
For immediate release: November 14, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-487-0554 Gag grouper season to close in Gulf of Mexico state waters Nov. 16 The 2011 open recreational harvest season for gag grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters (excluding Monroe County) will close Wednesday, Nov.16. The final day of harvesting is Nov. 15. This fall […]
High water prompts restrictions for Everglades-area wildlife management area
For immediate release: November 10, 2011 Contact: Carli Segelson, 772-215-9459 High water prompts restrictions for Everglades-area wildlife management area High water levels prompted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to issue an executive order restricting public access to portions of the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area. This action is necessary […]
FWC shares black bear conservation success, solicits feedback on new bear management plan
For immediate release: November 10, 2011 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 FWC shares black bear conservation success, solicits feedback on new bear management plan After dwindling to as few as 300 bears in the 1970s, the Florida black bear population has rebounded to an estimated 3,000 bears today. Bears and their cubs roam forests and […]
FWC to release draft bear management plan on Nov. 10
For immediate release: November 8, 2011 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 FWC to release draft bear management plan on Nov. 10 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will release its draft management plan for the Florida black bear at a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in Tallahassee. The news conference […]