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Gulf gag grouper sport season reopens Sept.16
For immediate release: September 15, 2011 Contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 Gulf gag grouper sport season reopens Sept.16 The recreational harvest of gag grouper in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida, except Monroe County, reopens Sept.16 for two months. This season will allow anglers in both federal and state Gulf waters an opportunity to harvest […]
Crab trap raider caught, faces stiff repercussions
For immediate release: September 15, 2011 Contact: Joy M. Hill, 352-258-3426 Crab trap raider caught, faces stiff repercussions A 23-year-old St. Johns County man found out recently that robbing commercial blue crab traps is serious business in Florida and could land him in prison. Trevor J. Jones (DOB 01/31/88) of St. Augustine was booked into […]
Deer hunting auxiliary check stations announced
For immediate release: September 14, 2011 Media contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426 Deer hunting auxiliary check stations announced The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces 11 auxiliary check stations for hunters to use to check the deer and turkey they harvest during the upcoming hunting seasons on Ocala Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Gores […]
FWC proposes expanding spotted seatrout fishing
For immediate release: September 8, 2011 Contact: Carly Canion, 850-528-2317 FWC proposes expanding spotted seatrout fishing The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved several draft amendments for spotted seatrout regulations on Thursday that would open recreational harvest year-round and expand commercial fishing opportunities. The FWC has managed spotted seatrout for more than 20 […]
FWC urges caution for Labor Day boaters
For immediate release: September 1, 2011 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 FWC urges caution for Labor Day boaters Labor Day marks the end of the traditional summer boating season in many places, even though Florida weather is perfect for getting out on the water most of the year. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) […]