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FWC adopts clarification to muzzleloader heritage season regulations

Havre Daily News 04 Nov 2021

The commission approved the regulations for the season at its meeting on Aug. 20 ... .

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FWC: Recreational Harvest of Greater Amberjack to Close Nov. 1, Will Reopen May 1, 2022

Space Coast Daily 27 Oct 2021

closure is intended to help conserve the Gulf greater amberjack population ... (FWC) – The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes Nov ... Related Story .. FWC ... .

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FWC Officers Discover 129 Undersized Wrung Spiny Lobster Tails, Charge Three With Conservation Felony

Space Coast Daily 27 Oct 2021

“During the inspection, officers discovered a five-gallon bucket containing 129 wrung Spiny Florida lobster tails, 127 of which were undersized,” said FWC officials ... 129 wrung Spiny Florida lobster tails, 127 of which were undersized,” said FWC officials.

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FWC: Florida's Gulf recreational red snapper quota met, no fall season

NWF Daily News 26 Oct 2021

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced Florida’s recreational red snapper quota in Gulf state and federal waters was met during the June 4 through July 28 open season ... Because the FWC cannot allow recreational harvest of Gulf red snapper once ...

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FWC: Recreational Red Snapper Quota in Gulf State and Federal Waters Was Met, No Fall Season

Space Coast Daily 25 Oct 2021

(FWC image). (FWC) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Florida’s recreational red snapper quota in Gulf state and federal waters was met during the June 4 through July 28 open season ... Because the FWC cannot allow recreational harvest of Gulf red ...

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FWC: Now is the time to exclude bats from your home

NWF Daily News 24 Oct 2021

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other structure. While Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, they can also be attracted to human-made structures ... 15 ... Related ... More ... .

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FWC: Fall is the time to remove bats from buildings

Citrus County Chronicle 23 Oct 2021

It’s illegal to harm or kill bats in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and bat-exclusion devices are the only lawful and appropriate way to remove bats from a structure ... According to the FWC, the exclusion ... Mandy Bailey//From FWC.

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FWC: Hogfish Recreational Season Set to Close in East Florida State Waters Starting Nov. 1

Space Coast Daily 22 Oct 2021

hogfish season is open from May 1 through Oct. 31 ... (FWC) – Hogfish recreational harvest will close in state and federal waters off the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys on Nov ... (FWC image) Related Story .. BIG FISH! FWC Certifies New State Record Butterfly Peacock Bass Weighing at 9.11 Pounds ... .

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FWC considers requiring hunters to report wild turkey harvests

The Ledger 14 Oct 2021

According to the FWC, this amendment will oblige all hunters to log and report harvested wild turkeys by phone, internet or mobile app similar to the process now utilized by deer hunters ... Some of the data the FWC hopes to gather includes the date, time and location of harvested birds; beard and spur length; and method of take.

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Drawdown of Holmes County lake begins in November

Dothan Eagle 13 Oct 2021

Lake Victor in Holmes County, Florida . .

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BIG FISH! FWC Certifies New State Record Butterfly Peacock Bass Weighing at 9.11 Pounds

Space Coast Daily 12 Oct 2021

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists certified a new state record butterfly peacock bass weighing 9.11 pounds and measuring 23 5/16 inches long, caught by angler Felipe Prieto from Hialeah ... (FWC image). (FWC) – Florida Fish ... (FWC image).

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21,146 lionfish removed during FWC's annual challenge

NWF Daily News 08 Oct 2021

At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the winners of this year’s Lionfish Challenge ... an HP 100 SCUBA cylinder, and will be featured in the 2021 Saltwater Regulations publication and in the FWC Lionfish Hall of Fame.

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Swoop! FWC gets behind osprey for Florida's state bird

Orlando Weekly 07 Oct 2021

Add the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to the supporters of doing away with the mockingbird as the state bird during the 2022 legislative session ... .

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FWC: Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15

NWF Daily News 07 Oct 2021

The recreational harvest of flounder in all state and federal waters will close Oct. 15 and remain closed through Nov. 30, reopening Dec ... .

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FWC resurrects support for osprey as state bird

Citrus County Chronicle 07 Oct 2021

Add the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to the supporters of doing away with the mockingbird as the state bird during the 2022 legislative session. Commissioners agreed Thursday to offer the osprey as a potential replacement for the mockingbird — Florida’s avian symbol since 1927. Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St ... Meanwhile, Sen ... .