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3 arrested for cruelty, killing gopher tortoises
For immediate release: June 4, 2012 Contact: Joy M. Hill, 352-258-3426 3 arrested for cruelty, killing gopher tortoises Two adults and a juvenile from Jacksonville and Middleburg are facing prison time and fines after Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers arrested them in Orange County for killing a state-designated threatened […]
License-free saltwater, freshwater fishing fun coming next week
For immediate release: May 29, 2012 Contacts: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 (saltwater); Bob Wattendorf, 850-488-0520 (freshwater) License-free saltwater, freshwater fishing fun coming next week The first week of June is National Fishing and Boating Week. This year, start and end the week’s festivities by taking advantage of one of Florida’s license-free fishing days. Saltwater recreational anglers […]
Gulf of Mexico red snapper season begins June 1
For immediate release: May 25, 2012 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Gulf of Mexico red snapper season begins June 1 The 2012 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational harvest season begins June 1 in state and federal waters. The last day of the 40-day season is July 10. This year’s state season, which is the […]
FWC urges boaters to think safety during Memorial Day weekend
For immediate release: May 24, 2012 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 FWC urges boaters to think safety during Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend generally means a lot of boats on local waterways. “We want everyone to have a great time and enjoy their time on the water this weekend,” said Maj. Roy Brown, regional commander […]
FWC promotes dive flag awareness
Contact: Carli Segelson, 561-882-5703 Photos and links to video available on FWC Flickr site: Go to http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzqsVs5. FWC promotes dive flag awareness Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers will be conducting a special operation called “Wave the Flag” on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20. The goal of this effort […]