Photos - June 17-18, 2009

Commission Meeting News

• FWC airs hunting, fishing and python-removal rule proposals
• FWC hears update on mooring field plans for vessels
• FWC moves ahead with Palm Beach Co. boating speed zone development
• FWC proposes more protection for sharks
• FWC proposes Atlantic grouper and reef fish protections
• FWC acts to improve Atlantic vermilion snapper fishing
• Partners, public assist FWC with imperiled species listing process
• Python control and legislation discussed by FWC
• FWC honors brave officer, persistent scientist and talented artist
• FWC approves draft rule to allow peregrine falcons for falconry

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Click on photos for larger image.  All photos credit: FWC, Tim Donovan

Robert "Bo" Bayer, Asst. State Attorney 8th Judicial Circuit in Union County received the FWC's Outstanding Prosecutor Award.

Jason Archambault (Lee Co.), Corp. Alan Whigham (Madison Co.), Edwin McMullen (Lee Co.), FWC Off. Rob Goley and Madison Co. Sheriff Benjamin Stewart - recipients of FWC Lifesaving Award - with Col. Julie Jones and Commissioners.
 

(L-R) Off. Louis Hinds and Off. Grant Burton received the Fla. Guides Association's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from association president, Capt. Pat Kelly.

Gina Russo received the Phil Chapman Conservationist of the Year Award from Capt. Pat Kelly, president of the Florida Guides Association.