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Barreto announces he will step down as FWC chairman
For immediate release: April 7, 2011 Media contact: Susan Smith, 850-528-1755 Barreto announces he will step down as FWC chairman Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Rodney Barreto announced Thursday he will step down from the post he has held for six one-year terms, although Barreto will continue to serve as chairman until […]
FWC prepares for likely changes to recreational Gulf gag grouper seasons
For immediate release: April 6, 2011 Contact: Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554 FWC prepares for likely changes to recreational Gulf gag grouper seasons The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Wednesday approved a rule amendment regarding open and closed recreational harvest seasons in 2011 for gag grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters that would […]
FWC approves conditional Gulf amberjack recreational closed season
For immediate release: April 6, 2011 Contact: Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554 FWC approves conditional Gulf amberjack recreational closed season The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Wednesday approved a rule amendment to establish a two-month closed recreational harvest season for amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state waters that would be consistent with anticipated new […]
Jumping sturgeon migrating up Suwannee River
For immediate release: April 5, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Jumping sturgeon migrating up Suwannee River They’re back. Gulf sturgeon are beginning their annual migration back into the Suwannee River this month. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters to slow down and be aware that these fish are returning and will […]
New permit-tagging study needs anglers’ help
For immediate release: April 4, 2011 Contact: Carli Segelson, 727-896-8626 New permit-tagging study needs anglers’ help The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust need anglers to assist with a study about permit in Florida waters. Project Permit participants will help biologists obtain information […]