News RSS
New FWC chairman Kathy Barco’s first message
For immediate release: October 4, 2011 Monthly Message By FWC Chairman Kathy Barco Wildlife management areas are safe, natural havens for the public, too We are incredibly fortunate to have a vast system of public lands in Florida. Over the years, the state has acquired a range of local and state parks, forests and a […]
Women’s outdoor workshop coming to Panama City
For immediate release: October 4, 2011 Contact: Tony Young 850-488-7867 Women’s outdoor workshop coming to Panama City Wanted: Adventurous and outdoorsy women wishing to learn more about Florida’s great outdoors in a comfortable, noncompetitive, hands-on environment. If this could be you, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to participate in the Becoming […]
Recreational bay scallop season about to close for 2011
For immediate release: September 21, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-487-0554 Recreational bay scallop season about to close for 2011 The 2011 recreational harvest season for bay scallops, which was extended by three weeks this year, will close Monday, Sept.26, with the final day of harvesting being Sunday, Sept. 25. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]
Gulf gag grouper sport season reopens Sept.16
For immediate release: September 15, 2011 Contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 Gulf gag grouper sport season reopens Sept.16 The recreational harvest of gag grouper in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida, except Monroe County, reopens Sept.16 for two months. This season will allow anglers in both federal and state Gulf waters an opportunity to harvest […]
Crab trap raider caught, faces stiff repercussions
For immediate release: September 15, 2011 Contact: Joy M. Hill, 352-258-3426 Crab trap raider caught, faces stiff repercussions A 23-year-old St. Johns County man found out recently that robbing commercial blue crab traps is serious business in Florida and could land him in prison. Trevor J. Jones (DOB 01/31/88) of St. Augustine was booked into […]