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‘Hooked on Fishing’ teacher training available
For immediate release: October 7, 2011 Media contact: Bob Wattendorf, 850-488-0520 ‘Hooked on Fishing’ teacher training available The Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct a training seminar for anyone interested in angler and aquatic education training. This year’s event will be at the 4-H Camp Ocala […]
FWC to Baker County residents: Be ‘bear aware’
For immediate release: October 4, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 FWC to Baker County residents: Be ‘bear aware’ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has received reports about a black bear in the Macclenny area, west of Jacksonville, this week. “The bear apparently broke into a home at 2 a.m. Monday and grabbed […]
New FWC chairman Kathy Barco’s first message
For immediate release: October 4, 2011 Monthly Message By FWC Chairman Kathy Barco Wildlife management areas are safe, natural havens for the public, too We are incredibly fortunate to have a vast system of public lands in Florida. Over the years, the state has acquired a range of local and state parks, forests and a […]
Women’s outdoor workshop coming to Panama City
For immediate release: October 4, 2011 Contact: Tony Young 850-488-7867 Women’s outdoor workshop coming to Panama City Wanted: Adventurous and outdoorsy women wishing to learn more about Florida’s great outdoors in a comfortable, noncompetitive, hands-on environment. If this could be you, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to participate in the Becoming […]
Recreational bay scallop season about to close for 2011
For immediate release: September 21, 2011 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-487-0554 Recreational bay scallop season about to close for 2011 The 2011 recreational harvest season for bay scallops, which was extended by three weeks this year, will close Monday, Sept.26, with the final day of harvesting being Sunday, Sept. 25. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]