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Grouper fishing reopens May 1 in Atlantic, Monroe County waters
For immediate release: April 23, 2013 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Grouper fishing reopens May 1 in Atlantic, Monroe County waters Anglers targeting grouper in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, including Monroe County, will be able to take some of their catch home starting May 1, when the season reopens to harvest. Species included […]
Breaking: King Buck Dethrones Hanson Buck as New #1 Typical
In a move that could forever change how white-tailed deer antlers will be scored in the future, the prestigious Northeast Big Buck Club today announced that the Johnny King Buck from Wisconsin is the new No.1 typical-antlered buck of all time. By Daniel E. Schmidt The King Buck was panel-scored by the club April 13 […]
US SENATE VOTES DOWN OBAMA GUN CONTROL PACKAGE
DATE: April 18, 2013 TO: USF & NRA Members and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer – USF Executive Director – NRA Past President Visibly stunned and angry, President Obama turned to the media yesterday to attack NRA and pro-gun US Senators for yesterday’s defeat of his gun control package. At the same time, he vowed […]
Commission sets 2013 Gulf recreational red snapper season in state waters
For immediate release: April 17, 2013 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Commission sets 2013 Gulf recreational red snapper season in state waters The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 44-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf of Mexico state waters at its meeting April 17 in Tallahassee. State waters are from shore […]
FWC welcomes new commissioner
For immediate release: April 17, 2013 Contact: Susan Smith, 850-488-4676 FWC welcomes new commissioner At its meeting April 17 at the Florida Public Safety Institute, near Tallahassee, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Kenneth Wright welcomed the FWC’s newest Commissioner, Adrien Bo Rivard of Panama City. Rivard, appointed by Gov. Rick Scott, […]