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Atlantic vermilion snapper, South Fla. spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1
For immediate release: October 31, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-487-0554 Atlantic vermilion snapper, South Fla. spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1 The recreational harvest seasons for vermilion snapper in the Atlantic Ocean and spotted seatrout in South Florida will close on Nov. 1. These closures are intended to reduce overfishing and increase the population of […]
Stay off the St. Johns River if possible
For immediate release: October 18, 2011 Media contacts: Officer Lenny Salberg, 352-427-6728 or Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 Stay off the St. Johns River if possible Due to high water levels in the St. Johns River associated with recent rains, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking boaters to stay off populated areas […]
Milton angler lands record flathead
For immediate release: October 18, 2011 Contact: Stan Kirkland, 850-265-3676 Milton angler lands record flathead Milton resident Eric Auston Jr. now holds the distinction of having landed the largest flathead catfish ever caught with a rod and reel in Florida waters. Auston, who is 33, was fishing with his good friend Brandy Wallace Oct. 9 […]
FWC launches new technology for Wildlife Alert
For immediate release: October 14, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC launches new technology for Wildlife Alert The Wildlife Alert Reward Program has helped the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) catch thousands of violators through phone calls and online submissions from the public. Now, it is employing an additional method: text messaging. The […]
Flooding, strong currents hamper recreation in lower Kissimmee Basin
For immediate release: October 13, 2011 Media contact: Gary Morse, 863-648-3200 Flooding, strong currents hamper recreation in lower Kissimmee Basin Those looking for recreational relief on the Kissimmee River may have to use a little patience during the next few weeks. As far as rain events go, this was a doozy. Five days after torrential […]