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License-free saltwater fishing on Father’s Day weekend
For immediate release: June 15, 2011 Media contact: Susan Smith, 850-488-8843 License-free saltwater fishing on Father’s Day weekend Father’s Day is just around the corner, and one great way to celebrate is by planning a fishing trip off of the waters of Florida. So if it has been awhile since you last wet a hook, […]
FWC seeks input on possible management changes to spotted seatrout, sharks
For immediate release: June 13, 2011 Media contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 FWC seeks input on possible management changes to spotted seatrout, sharks The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites people interested in spotted seatrout and sharks to learn about and discuss possible management changes. The FWC will hold a series of public workshops […]
FWC sets this year’s Gulf red snapper recreational season
For immediate release: June 9, 2011 Contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 FWC sets this year’s Gulf red snapper recreational season The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule Thursday that makes the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters consistent with the recently announced season in Gulf federal […]
FWC recognizes UF bass-fishing team for back-to-back national wins
For immediate release: June 9, 2011 Media contact: Bob Wattendorf, 850-488-0520 FWC recognizes UF bass-fishing team for back-to-back national wins The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized Jake Gipson and Matthew Wercinski Thursday for their unprecedented back-to-back wins in the National Guard/FLW College Fishing National Championship. At their meeting in St. Augustine, the […]
FWC approves new deer harvest protection
For immediate release: June 8, 2011 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 FWC approves new deer harvest protection in parts of Big Cypress National Preserve In an effort to allow the deer population to rebound if conditions improve, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved an executive order implementing new deer harvest rules in two […]