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Free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Liberty County
For immediate release: April 12, 2011 Contact: Stan Kirkland, 850-265-3676 Free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Liberty County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Liberty County. The course will be at the Woodmen of the World Camp, 22459 N.E. Woodmen of the World Road […]
Gators capture unprecedented back-to-back College Fishing National Championship titles
Gators capture unprecedented back-to-back College Fishing National Championship titles The University of Florida team of Jake Gipson and Matthew Wercinski, both of Niceville, Fla., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 4 ounces Saturday to win their second National Guard FLW College Fishing National Championship title in as many years, a rare feat in any […]
Sign your kids up now for Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp
For immediate release: April 8, 2011 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 Sign your kids up now for Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp Do your children long to spend their summer days in the great outdoors? Would they love the chance to learn about fish and wildlife from experts, and hike or canoe with other children their age? […]
Warm weather means active alligators and crocodiles
For immediate release: April 8, 2011 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 Warm weather means active alligators and crocodiles The onset of warm weather in the spring is when Florida’s alligators and crocodiles start getting active, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds Floridians and visitors to be cautious when having fun in and […]
FWC proposes more protection for permit
For immediate release: April 6, 2011 Contact: Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554 FWC proposes more protection for permit The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed several draft rule amendments on Wednesday to further enhance and protect Florida’s permit fishery, while also strengthening management of the Florida pompano and African pompano fisheries. “Permit is a major […]