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Outta’ the Woods Thursday, April 30, 2015 Media contact: You can now apply for fall quota hunt permits from May 15 to June 15! May “Outta’ the Woods” By Tony Young Did you know that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has its own hunting channel on YouTube? Next time you’re online, go […]

News Release Friday, May 01, 2015 Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 The red grouper recreational bag limit will change from four to two fish per person in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters, excluding Monroe County, on May 7. This change was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its […]

News Release Tuesday, May 05, 2015 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 A 10-year plan for the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area will be presented at a public hearing beginning at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex, 435 W. Walnut Street, Monticello. The public is invited to attend, ask questions and comment. Florida […]

Anglers targeting grouper in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, including Monroe County, will be able to take home some of their catch starting May 1, when the season for several species reopens to recreational and commercial harvest. The following species will reopen to harvest May 1: gag, black, red, yellowmouth, yellowfin and tiger grouper; […]

Media contact: Karen Parker, 386-872-0831 Photos available on FWC’s Flickr site. Go to: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6VFJ5M. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to build on its long-standing, proactive approach to bear management. At its April 15 meeting in Tallahassee, FWC Commissioners approved several proposed bear-related rules that will be presented for final action in […]