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Try something new; experience the ‘Rivers of AWE’
For immediate release: May 26, 2011 Media contact: Wendy Dial, 850-488-9477 Try something new; experience the ‘Rivers of AWE’ The “Rivers of AWE” – the Aucilla, Wacissa and Econfina – flow through a surprisingly rugged and sparsely populated slice of Florida’s Big Bend region as they meander to the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers, paddlers and […]
FWC K-9 sniffs out accused lobster poacher at Miami marina
For immediate release: May 18, 2011 Contact: Gabriella B. Ferraro, 772-215-9459 FWC K-9 sniffs out accused lobster poacher at Miami marina Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) K-9 Gauge used his keen sense of smell to alert officers that an illegal catch was onboard a vessel. Gauge, a 3-year-old black Labrador certified in wildlife […]
Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Nassau County
For immediate release: May 16, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Nassau County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Nassau County. The class is June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and June 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. […]
Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Duval County
For immediate release: May 16, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Duval County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Jacksonville. The class is June 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students who have taken the online course and […]
Man jailed for 99 freshwater fishing violations (UPDATED!!!)
There are 42 additional charges that were inadvertently omitted from the original news release below. Please note the following changes: Total charges: 141 Total bond amount: $35,250 Omitted charge: 42 counts of taking a freshwater fish by underwater swimming. (also a second degree misdemeanor). I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Joy Joy Hill […]