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FWC Hunter Safety classes in August for Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Lafayette, Levy and Nassau counties Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission sent this bulletin at 07/08/2014 01:17 PM EDT Here are the hunter safety classes for August in Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Lafayette, Levy and Nassau counties. HUNTER SAFETY BOWHUNTING […]

Georgia Angler Breaks 38-year-old Bowfin State Record! The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed last week that Jimmy Tucker of Statenville is the new state record holder for bowfin. On June 21, the 55-year-old angler caught a 16-pound, three-ounce bowfin from the Suwannee River. Tucker’s fish bested the state’s previous best, caught in 1976, by […]

FWC provides guidance on enhanced boating safety legislation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced changes that were made by the Florida Legislature and approved by the governor to divers-down flag requirements. House Bill 1049, by Rep. Raschein and Sen. Abruzzo, created an additional opportunity for divers to stay safe. Effective July 1, […]

Florida Recreational Regulations: Regulations Bay Scallop Harvest Zone Minimum Size Limit  None Daily Bag Limit 2 gallons whole bay scallops in shell, or 1 pint of bay scallop meat per person Maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat per vessel Season NEW: Opens June 28 – Sept. 24, 2014 Commercial […]

  Spring and Summer Hog Hunts Spring and summer hog hunting is available on the following WMAs during the dates listed, and no quota permit is needed: Apalachicola River (Franklin and Gulf counties) Dog and still hunting July 18-20 Aug. 15-17 Sept. 19-21 Management area permit not required Aucilla (Jefferson and Taylor counties) Dog and […]