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Bay scallop season to open early, close late this year
News Release: Bay scallop season to open early, close late this year Monday, June 20, 2011 Media contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds people that the recreational harvest season for bay scallops in Florida will begin June 25 and extend through Sept. 25. The FWC, in support of Gov. […]
FWC prohibits campfires on public lands it manages until wildfire threat subsides
For immediate release: June 17, 2011 Media contact: Wendy Dial, 850-488-9477 FWC prohibits campfires on public lands it manages until wildfire threat subsides In light of significant drought conditions and the increased threat of wildfires, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with the state Division of Forestry and other partner agencies, […]
License-free saltwater fishing on Father’s Day weekend
For immediate release: June 15, 2011 Media contact: Susan Smith, 850-488-8843 License-free saltwater fishing on Father’s Day weekend Father’s Day is just around the corner, and one great way to celebrate is by planning a fishing trip off of the waters of Florida. So if it has been awhile since you last wet a hook, […]
FWC seeks input on possible management changes to spotted seatrout, sharks
For immediate release: June 13, 2011 Media contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 FWC seeks input on possible management changes to spotted seatrout, sharks The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites people interested in spotted seatrout and sharks to learn about and discuss possible management changes. The FWC will hold a series of public workshops […]
FWC sets this year’s Gulf red snapper recreational season
For immediate release: June 9, 2011 Contact: Aaron Podey, 850-487-0554 FWC sets this year’s Gulf red snapper recreational season The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule Thursday that makes the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters consistent with the recently announced season in Gulf federal […]