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Seminole Co. man charged with battery on FWC officer
For immediate release: June 3, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 Seminole Co. man charged with battery on FWC officer A Seminole County man is facing several felony charges after a struggle with a female undercover FWC officer patrolling Mullet Lake Park over the Memorial Day holiday, watching for violations of fish and wildlife laws. The […]
REPORT: FL GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT HAS SIGNED 2 PRO-GUN BILLS
REPORT: FL GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT HAS SIGNED 2 PRO-GUN BILLS HB-155, Privacy of Firearms Owners and HB-45, Preemption Penalties HAVE BEEN SIGNED DATE: June 2, 2011 TO: USF & NRA Members and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer USF Executive Director NRA Past President Governor Rick Scott SIGNED two priority Second Amendment bills yesterday. […]
First of 2 license-free saltwater fishing weekends nears
For immediate release: June 2, 2011 Contact: Susan Smith, 850-488-8843 First of 2 license-free saltwater fishing weekends nears Remember how you much you used to enjoy saltwater fishing? If it’s been awhile since you last wet a hook, or if it’s something you’ve always wanted to try, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) […]
FWC set to meet June 8-9 in St. Augustine
For immediate release: June 1, 2011 Media contact: (marine fisheries issues) Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554; (other issues) Susan Smith, 850-528-1755 § Agenda (with links to background reports) available at MyFWC.com/Commission. FWC set to meet June 8-9 in St. Augustine The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet June 8 and 9 in St. Augustine […]
Hunter safety course this weekend in Okeechobee County
For immediate release: May 31, 2011 Contact: Gabriella Ferraro, 561-625-5122 Hunter safety course this weekend in Okeechobee County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a free hunter safety course June 4-5 in Okeechobee County. With the exception of those students who have taken the online course, attendance on both days is […]