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FWC again allowing campfires in managed areas
For immediate release: July 19, 2011 Contact: Wendy Dial, 850-488-9477 FWC again allowing campfires in managed areas Because recent rains improved dry conditions across the state, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with the Florida Division of Forestry, has rescinded an executive order issued last month that prohibited campfires in wildlife […]
FWC investigators foil illegal monkey sale
For immediate release: July 19, 2011 Contact: Gabriella B. Ferraro, 772-215-9459 FWC investigators foil illegal monkey sale Working on a tip, investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) searched Internet classifieds to track down a Broward County man who was attempting to sell a marmoset monkey illegally. Anyone possessing or selling these […]
Gulf red snapper sport season ends July 18
For immediate release: July 13, 2011 Contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 This summer’s recreational red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico is coming to an end. The last day to recreationally harvest red snapper is July 18. This closure was established to limit the harvest of red snapper in the Gulf and help rebuild overfished […]
Bay scallop season to open early, close late this year
News Release: Bay scallop season to open early, close late this year Monday, June 20, 2011 Media contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds people that the recreational harvest season for bay scallops in Florida will begin June 25 and extend through Sept. 25. The FWC, in support of Gov. […]
FWC prohibits campfires on public lands it manages until wildfire threat subsides
For immediate release: June 17, 2011 Media contact: Wendy Dial, 850-488-9477 FWC prohibits campfires on public lands it manages until wildfire threat subsides In light of significant drought conditions and the increased threat of wildfires, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with the state Division of Forestry and other partner agencies, […]