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Rare white-faced deer rejected by mom
June 03, 2015 by Pete Thomas – Courtesy of GrindTV The peculiar-looking fawn has the cutest coloration: a white face, pink nose, and a beautiful coat that’s a mixture of brown and pure white. But the white-faced baby deer has somewhat of a sad story: Because of his piebald face, he was rejected by his […]
License-Free Fishing Weekends!
CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Governor Rick Scott Announces Two License-Free Fishing Weekends in June TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced four license-free fishing days in June for Florida residents and visitors. The license-free fishing weekends are: Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, saltwater recreational fishing license requirement will be waived. Saturday […]
Man catches state-record blue catfish during tournament
Bill Stewart, 66, of Weeki Wachee, caught a 69-pound, 8-ounce blue catfish on the Choctawhatchee River, near Ebro, during the Choctawhatchee Catfish Roundup tournament on May 30. He beat the previous state record by 5 pounds. Stewart had landed four flatheads and a nice channel catfish before he put the head from a skipjack herring, […]
Summer camp means the livin’ and fishin’ are easy
Hey kids and parents! Are you looking for something fun to fill the long summer days? Why not try a Kids’ Saltwater Fishing Camp? Several of these educational, weeklong events are scheduled across the state this summer. Spaces are limited, so sign up today before they fill. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
Annual Telephone Survey of Deer Hunters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission works with Responsive Management, a professional survey company based in Virginia, to conduct an annual telephone survey of deer hunters to estimate deer harvest, hunter effort (days hunted), and hunter satisfaction. This survey provides critical information necessary to better manage Florida’s deer herd. If you receive a call […]