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Quail-hunting regulations change at Babcock-Webb WMA
For immediate release: November 8, 2011 Media contact: Gary Morse, 863-648-3200 Quail-hunting regulations change at Babcock-Webb WMA With significant public support from hunters, quail-harvest regulations on Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Charlotte County have been modified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Beginning with the 2011-2012 hunting season on Babcock-Webb WMA, […]
Accreditation team invites public comments about FWC
For immediate release: November 3, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 Accreditation team invites public comments about FWC The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA), and members of the public are invited to offer comments. A team of CFA assessors will arrive Dec. […]
Investigation uncovers black market wildlife sales
For immediate release: November 3, 2011 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3428 Investigation uncovers black market wildlife sales Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement investigators recently concluded a large-scale undercover operation in Brevard and Indian River counties targeting black market sales of fish and wildlife. The lengthy investigation yielded 65 citations or potential charges […]
Atlantic vermilion snapper, South Fla. spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1
For immediate release: October 31, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-487-0554 Atlantic vermilion snapper, South Fla. spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1 The recreational harvest seasons for vermilion snapper in the Atlantic Ocean and spotted seatrout in South Florida will close on Nov. 1. These closures are intended to reduce overfishing and increase the population of […]
Stay off the St. Johns River if possible
For immediate release: October 18, 2011 Media contacts: Officer Lenny Salberg, 352-427-6728 or Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 Stay off the St. Johns River if possible Due to high water levels in the St. Johns River associated with recent rains, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking boaters to stay off populated areas […]