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Milton angler lands record flathead
For immediate release: October 18, 2011 Contact: Stan Kirkland, 850-265-3676 Milton angler lands record flathead Milton resident Eric Auston Jr. now holds the distinction of having landed the largest flathead catfish ever caught with a rod and reel in Florida waters. Auston, who is 33, was fishing with his good friend Brandy Wallace Oct. 9 […]
FWC launches new technology for Wildlife Alert
For immediate release: October 14, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC launches new technology for Wildlife Alert The Wildlife Alert Reward Program has helped the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) catch thousands of violators through phone calls and online submissions from the public. Now, it is employing an additional method: text messaging. The […]
Flooding, strong currents hamper recreation in lower Kissimmee Basin
For immediate release: October 13, 2011 Media contact: Gary Morse, 863-648-3200 Flooding, strong currents hamper recreation in lower Kissimmee Basin Those looking for recreational relief on the Kissimmee River may have to use a little patience during the next few weeks. As far as rain events go, this was a doozy. Five days after torrential […]
Public hearing for Lafayette Forest WEA plan is Nov. 8
For immediate release: October 13, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Public hearing for Lafayette Forest WEA plan is Nov. 8 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a public hearing for the Lafayette Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) Management Plan on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The meeting is from 7 to 9 […]
Learn about bears, have family fun at Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival
For immediate release: October 12, 2011 Media contact: Jessica Basham, 850-528-1759 Learn about bears, have family fun at Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival As fall settles into the Big Bend, the Florida black bear begins foraging for winter. It’s a perfect time to celebrate the state’s largest land mammal. Come out for the third […]