News Archives - October-December 2009

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December

Headline	Region/County
Boating-safety education requirements change for 2010 - 12/31/09	Statewide
"Outta' the Woods," by Tony Young - 12/30/09	Statewide
"The Wildlife Forecast," by Patricia Behnke - 12/29/09	Statewide
Atlantic grouper and red snapper seasons close - 12/29/09	Statewide
Spotted seatrout fishing season to reopen - 12/29/09	Statewide
Sport fishing for greater amberjack set to reopen in Gulf federal waters - 12/29/09	Statewide
FWC announces blue crab trap area closure - 12/29/09	Statewide
Undercover operation reveals reptile store selling pythons illegally - 12/23/09	Statewide
FWC Honor Guard to carry Old Glory at Dolphins game - 12/23/09	Statewide
Youth hunts for quail, turkey available at Babcock Ranch Preserve - 12/23/09	Statewide
Search continues for missing duck hunter on Lake Seminole - 12/22/09	Northwest
FWC documents record number of manatee deaths - 12/18/09	Statewide
Springs man charged with feeding bears - 12/18/09	Statewide
FWC seeks input on the Miami blue butterfly - 12/18/09	Statewide
Slow down for panthers at dusk and beyond - 12/18/09	South, Southwest
FWC, other ‘volunteers’ to help with salt marsh grass planting - 12/18/09	South
New leaders to take the reins at FWC - 12/16/09	Statewide
Reptile industry offers large reward for python-releaser - 12/16/09	Statewide
Dewatered reservoir spawns bass research project at Lake Thonotosassa - 12/16/09	Southwest
Lost Jacksonville Beach man found safe in Spring Creek WMA - 12/15/09	North Central
FWC to repair, replace boating signs on Crystal, Homosassa rivers - 12/15/09	North Central
FWC to repair, install boating signs for Duval County - 12/14/09	Duval
Longwood man injured by bear - 12/11/09	Statewide
FWC wraps up Clewiston meeting - 12/10/09	Statewide
FWC acts on more protection for sharks - 12/10/09	Statewide
FWC declares bonefish a saltwater game fish - 12/10/09	Statewide
FWC approves Atlantic grouper and reef fish protections - 12/10/09	Statewide
Rules approved to help shrimpers protect marine animals, turtles - 12/10/09	Statewide
FWC orders amnesty program for reptiles of concern - 12/10/09	Statewide
FWC nabs accused lobster poacher on turnpike - 12/9/09	Statewide
FWC hears recommendations on manatees - 12/9/09	Statewide
FWC approves draft rule changes for imperiled species listing - 12/9/09	Statewide
FWC moves ahead with proposed hunting rules, adding new public hunting lands - 12/9/09	Statewide
'Operation Mack Attack' takes bite out of illegal fish sales - 12/9/09	Statewide
FWC will allow peregrine falcons for falconry in Fla. - 12/9/09	Statewide
FWC selects 2010 chairman and vice chairman - 12/9/09	Statewide
Commission meeting opens with recognitions - 12/9/09	Statewide
News from the Dec. 9-10 Commission meeting	Statewide
Warning: Don't pick up dead bears - 12/8/09	Northeast
Waterfowl hunt permit drawing rescheduled - 12/4/09	Statewide
FWC suggests life-saving holiday gift for boaters - 12/4/09	Statewide
OK to take 'big game snakes' during small-game seasons - 12/3/09	South
"Fish Busters' Bulletin," by Bob Wattendorf - 12/3/09	Statewide
FWC announces continuation of python permit program - 12/2/09	Statewide
"Backyard Safari," by Jessica Basham - 12/2/09	Statewide
"Outta' the Woods," by Toni Young - 12/1/09	Statewide
"The Wildlife Forecast," by Patricia Behnke - 12/1/09	Statewide
FWC to repair, replace boating signs in Volusia, Flagler counties - 12/1/09	Northeast

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November

Headline	Region/County
Snook seasons close in December - 11/25/09	Statewide
FWC encourages use of safety harnesses after 2 accidents - 11/24/09	Statewide
FWC extends participation in mooring pilot program - 11/23/09	Statewide
FWC to meet in Clewiston Dec. 9 and 10 - 11/23/09	Statewide
Reward offered for information on headless panther - 11/20/09	Northeast
Reminder: Balloon releases take a toll on wildlife - 11/20/09	Statewide
FWC investigating bear shooting in Ft. Walton Beach - 11/20/09	Northwest
Trenton man injured in Dixie County hunting incident - 11/20/09	North Central
FWC researchers track tarpon with DNA - 11/20/09	Southwest
FWC seeks public input on captive wildlife rules - 11/20/09	Statewide
Warsaw grouper turns out to be a goliath grouper - 11/19/09	Northwest
FWC arrests 12 for illegal purchase, possession of foxes, coyotes - 11/19/09	Statewide
FWC repairs, reopens Martin County boat ramp - 11/18/09	Martin
Chairman: 'Florida needs a voice in the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee' - 11/17/09	Statewide
FWC offers hunter safety course in Wakulla County - 11/17/09	Wakulla
FWC offers hunter safety course in Walton County - 11/17/09	Walton
FWC responds to piranha caught in S. Fla. retention pond - 11/17/09	Palm Beach
Painted Bunting Observer Team needs help from volunteers - 11/17/09	Statewide
'Hunt for the Samurai Subs' airs Tuesday; expedition supported by FWC Commissioner Corbett - 11/16/09	Statewide
FWC officers and dogs find hunting evidence, get a confession - 11/13/09	South
Suggestions sought for Silver Glen Springs (joint release w/U.S. Forest Service) - 11/13/09	Northeast
Make way for manatees heading for warmer water - 11/13/09	Statewide
FWC warns against dangers of cold water - 11/13/09	Statewide
Despite different backgrounds, 36 FWC graduates share common goal - 11/10/09	Statewide
FWC requests boat owners secure their vessels before storms - 11/9/09	Northwest
2 men charged in Fort White hunting accident - 11/6/09	North Central
Women's outdoor workshop coming to W. Palm Beach - 11/6/09	Statewide
Babcock/Webb Shooting Range scheduled for temporary closure - 11/5/09	Southwest
Trapper who staged python capture faces multiple charges - 11/5/09	Statewide
Hunters, be careful cleaning wild hogs - 11/4/09	Statewide
Apply now to work with FWC on anchoring regulations - 11/4/09	Statewide
FWC rescues sea turtle entangled in buoy and debris - 11/4/09	South
Hunter found alive, licked all over - 11/3/09	Northeast
FWC seeks public input on captive wildlife rules - 11/3/09	Statewide
FWC recognized at regional awards ceremony - 11/3/09	Statewide
4 charged with poaching deer - 11/3/09	Northeast
"Fish Busters' Bulletin," by Bob Wattendorf - 11/2/09	Statewide
"Outta' the Woods" by Tony Young	Statewide

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October

Headline	Region/County
Apalachicola Shooting Range closed Nov. 16-17 - 10/30/09	Northwest
Bear visits Stetson University - 10/29/09	Northeast
Atlantic vermilion snapper, S. Fla. spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1 - 10/28/09	Statewide
"Backyard Safari," by Jessica Basham	Statewide
"The Wildlife Forecast," by Patricia Behnke	Statewide
FWC offers hunter safety course in Bay County - 10/27/09	Bay
Biologists return state lands to natural state - 10/26/09	North Central
Crooked Lake WEA management plan hearing set for Nov. 5 - 10/26/09	Southwest
Large python seized from Crestview resident's home - 10/23/09	Statewide
Bear near refuge was killed by another bear - 10/23/09	North Central
FWC seeks information on bear killed near refuge - 10/22/09	North Central
Pioneer Day celebration in Brooksville Nov. 7 - 10/21/09	Southwest
Sport fishing for greater amberjack set to close in Gulf federal waters - 10/20/09	Statewide
Audubon of Florida honors FWC bird advocate - 10/20/09	Statewide
FWC to host 4th annual mentoring day for disabled - 10/20/09	South
Stay safe: Keep bears wild - 10/19/09	Statewide
Edward Medard Reservoir: Bag and size limits suspended - 10/19/09	Southwest
FWC presents draft for black bass management plan - 10/19/09	Statewide
Learn more about healthy forest management - 10/19/09	North Central
Feeding bears only leads to trouble - 10/16/09	Statewide
Lake Josephine tussock removal starts next week - 10/16/09	Southwest
FWC fills top law enforcement position - 10/15/09	Statewide
Apply for spring turkey quota hunt permits Nov. 1 - 10/15/09	Statewide
FWC rescues manatee with watercraft-related injuries - 10/14/09	Statewide
Wildlife workshop coming to Ebro - 10/13/09	Northwest
Stone crab season opens - 10/12/09	Statewide
Public comment continues on imperiled species listing changes - 10/12/09	Statewide
FWC offers hunter safety course in Bay County - 10/9/09	Northwest
Boating legislation protects people and resources - 10/9/09	Statewide
Biologists ask anglers to report tagged largemouth bass - 10/9/09	Statewide
FWC, sportsmen and guides star in new television show - 10/8/09	Northwest and North Central
FWC hosts 'CSI in the swamp' - 10/8/09	Statewide
Huntmasters needed for youth hunts - 10/7/09	Southwest, Northeast and South
Hunter safety course offered in Gadsden County - 10/7/09	Northwest
Hunters help Florida get a grip on python problem - 10/2/09	Statewide
FWC to enforce new sea grass protection rule - 10/2/09	Statewide
Florida Fish Busters' Bulletin Florida Fisheries Habitat - 10/2/09	Statewide
"Outta' the Woods" by Tony Young	Statewide
FWC sets lemon sharks workshops - 10/2/09	Statewide
Manatee enforcement effort slated for Duval, Clay, St. Johns counties - 10/1/09 (Joint release with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)	North Central

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