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FWC shares black bear conservation success, solicits feedback on new bear management plan
For immediate release: November 10, 2011 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 FWC shares black bear conservation success, solicits feedback on new bear management plan After dwindling to as few as 300 bears in the 1970s, the Florida black bear population has rebounded to an estimated 3,000 bears today. Bears and their cubs roam forests and […]
FWC to release draft bear management plan on Nov. 10
For immediate release: November 8, 2011 Media contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 FWC to release draft bear management plan on Nov. 10 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will release its draft management plan for the Florida black bear at a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in Tallahassee. The news conference […]
Quail-hunting regulations change at Babcock-Webb WMA
For immediate release: November 8, 2011 Media contact: Gary Morse, 863-648-3200 Quail-hunting regulations change at Babcock-Webb WMA With significant public support from hunters, quail-harvest regulations on Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Charlotte County have been modified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Beginning with the 2011-2012 hunting season on Babcock-Webb WMA, […]
Accreditation team invites public comments about FWC
For immediate release: November 3, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 Accreditation team invites public comments about FWC The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA), and members of the public are invited to offer comments. A team of CFA assessors will arrive Dec. […]
Investigation uncovers black market wildlife sales
For immediate release: November 3, 2011 Contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3428 Investigation uncovers black market wildlife sales Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement investigators recently concluded a large-scale undercover operation in Brevard and Indian River counties targeting black market sales of fish and wildlife. The lengthy investigation yielded 65 citations or potential charges […]