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FWC seeks continued angler participation for tarpon study
For immediate release: May 5, 2011 Contact: Carli Segelson, 727-896-8626 FWC seeks continued angler participation for tarpon study Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Mote Marine Laboratory ask anglers to gather valuable information for the Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study. Participating anglers collect DNA samples from […]
Public hearing for Triple N Ranch WMA plan is May 19
For immediate release: May 4, 2011 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 Public hearing for Triple N Ranch WMA plan is May 19 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a public hearing for the Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Management Plan on Thursday, May 19. The meeting will be from 7 […]
Apply for alligator-hunting permits beginning May 4
For immediate release: May 4, 2011 Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 Apply for alligator-hunting permits beginning May 4 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications on May 4 for a chance to obtain highly coveted permits to participate in the statewide alligator harvest. Applications submitted in Phase I will be entered […]
New Juniper Creek WMA open to family hunts in 2011-12 season
For immediate release, May 3, 2011 Contacts: Stan Kirkland (FWC), 850-265-3676; Marcus Beard (USFS), 850-523-8568 New Juniper Creek WMA open to family hunts in 2011-12 season When the 2011-12 Florida hunting season opens, there will be a new public hunting area in Calhoun County with a focus on families and youth, thanks to the […]
Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Duval County
For immediate release: April 27, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Duval County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Jacksonville. The class is May 21. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion […]