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Gulf greater amberjack state waters to close April 22
At its April 20 meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved closing Gulf state waters to recreational harvest of greater amberjack for the remainder of 2017, starting April 22. This is consistent with the amberjack closure in Gulf federal waters that went into effect March 24, 2017. Both state and […]
Free Outdoor Experience at BTYCC
Families invited to free Outdoor Experience at Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center Enjoy fun outdoor activities April 29 at the 2017 Outdoor Experience, a free family event hosted at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center. The Outdoor Experience provides a safe environment, expert instruction, and gear and tackle so attendees of all ages can try […]
Python swallows farmer!
*(Story courtesy of https://www.usatoday.com – Photo courtesy of MyFWC) Indonesian farmer swallowed whole by 23-foot-long python! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wubpbH8anKI Warning the footage may be disturbing! A missing Indonesian man was found inside a massive python on the island of Sulawesi, according to local authorities and news reports. Villagers found the body of Akbar Salubiro, 25, after cutting open a […]
Manatees in motion
Keep a lookout for manatees in motion this spring! In balmy spring weather, both manatees and boaters are cruising through Florida’s waterways. For manatees, it is a seasonal ritual when they abandon winter retreats and head north along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and through inland waters. For boaters, it is a critical time to […]
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Pensacola promises day of learning, fun Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for the Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Pensacola on April 8. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic […]