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Free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Jefferson County

March 15, 2013 

The Monticello-area afternoon class is March 31.  

Red tide bloom affecting manatees along southwest Florida coast

March 11, 2013 

This year's 174 manatees deaths so far is the highest number on record for a single year. The USFWS and the FWC want the public help monitor the situation by reporting distressed manatees.  

Public hearings for Apalachicola River WEA

February 15, 2013 

Feb. 27 in Port St. Joe; Feb. 28 in Eastpoint. 

Bonifay meeting to discuss wild turkey management in Holmes Co.

February 04, 2013 

Feb. 21 at the Holmes County Extension Office. 

FWC seeks public input on Panhandle deer management

January 10, 2013 

Public meetings scheduled for Jan. 29, 30, 31. 

FWC euthanizes female bear in Okaloosa Co.

December 04, 2012 

Public urged to stow garbage, not feed cubs. 

Black bears very active during fall

November 30, 2012 

Securing food sources around homes, businesses is especially important in keeping them out of neighborhoods. 

Gulf County pair arrested for netting violations

November 30, 2012 

Officers seized 600 pounds of illegally netted fish, 8,000-square-foot net. 

Weekend closures begin Nov. 17 for Apalachicola Bay commercial oyster harvesters

November 07, 2012 

Action helps oysters recover from depletion caused by drought, lack of fresh water. 

First TrophyCatch bass comes from Lake Talquin

October 17, 2012 

Corey Dolan caught, released a 12.3-pound bass, earning $100 in gift cards. 

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