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FWC unveils plans to conserve 23 species, seeks public comment
For immediate release: February 4, 2013 Contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 Photo available on FWC’s Flickr site: Go to http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDPURZb FWC unveils plans to conserve 23 species, seeks public comment The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just posted draft action plans to conserve 23 species of native wildlife and wants the public to […]
Illinois Homeowner Defends Dogs from Coyotes
Riverside, Illinois resident Roger Nelson let his five-year-old beagle out for some fresh air when the dog ran afoul of four coyotes. According to WGN-TV, Nelson’s beagle ran back into the house with the coyote pack hot on his heels. Nelson managed to shut the door on the animals, but that did not stop the assault. […]
REDNECK PREACHER ADOPTS CAMOUFLAGE SUNDAY
Rev. Dwayne Kight (pictured with his wife, April) serves as pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Old Town (Dixie County), Florida. “As an avid hunter, I love to sit in a stand and run my dogs. When I was called into the Ministry the one thing I wanted to do was to stay true to […]
Gulf grouper recreational season closes Feb. 1
For immediate release: January 29, 2013 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Gulf grouper recreational season closes Feb. 1 Several species of grouper, including black, red, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, rock hind and red hind will close to recreational harvest from Feb. 1 through March 31 in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters, excluding state waters of […]
Snook season reopening on Atlantic coast only
For immediate release: January 29, 2013 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Snook season reopening on Atlantic coast only The recreational harvest season for snook reopens on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. The season is open through May 31. In the Atlantic, anglers may keep one […]