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Hunter safety course in Glades County
For immediate release: May 10, 2011 Contact: Gabriella Ferraro, 561-625-5122 Hunter safety course in Glades County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a free hunter safety course on May 15 in Moore Haven. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom and range portion must bring […]
FWC investigating reported human-crocodile encounter
For immediate release: May 5, 2011 Contact: Gabriella Ferraro, 772-215-9459; Officer Robert Dube, 305-684-8703 FWC investigating reported human-crocodile encounter Officers and biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are working together to determine if what two kayakers encountered during an early morning trip in Sexton Cove, near Key Largo, last Thursday was […]
FWC seeks continued angler participation for tarpon study
For immediate release: May 5, 2011 Contact: Carli Segelson, 727-896-8626 FWC seeks continued angler participation for tarpon study Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Mote Marine Laboratory ask anglers to gather valuable information for the Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study. Participating anglers collect DNA samples from […]
Public hearing for Triple N Ranch WMA plan is May 19
For immediate release: May 4, 2011 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 Public hearing for Triple N Ranch WMA plan is May 19 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a public hearing for the Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Management Plan on Thursday, May 19. The meeting will be from 7 […]
Apply for alligator-hunting permits beginning May 4
For immediate release: May 4, 2011 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 Apply for alligator-hunting permits beginning May 4 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications on May 4 for a chance to obtain highly coveted permits to participate in the statewide alligator harvest. Applications submitted in Phase I will be entered […]