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FWC decides to make it easier for Fla. veterans to become commercial fishermen

September 06, 2012 

Changes anticipated to take effect on Veterans Day. 

Guy Harvey donates to youth conservation centers

September 06, 2012 

Wildlife Foundation of Florida receives $50,000 for Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network. 

FWC approves ordinance for anchoring/mooring pilot program in Monroe Co.

September 05, 2012 

Monroe County is one of five communities participating in the pilot program. 

FWC approves draft rules for falconry

September 05, 2012 

Amended rules must meet or exceed federal standards. 

FWC updates gopher tortoise conservation plan, adds burrow inhabitants

September 05, 2012 

More than 350 animals depend on the extensive burrows. 

FWC charts next steps for expanded Florida panther population, range

September 05, 2012 

Each adult male panther needs as much as 200 square miles. 

FWC protects giant sea anemone; makes several marine life management clarifications

September 05, 2012 

Marine life is defined as tropical ornamental species - often collected and displayed in aquariums. 

Commission to meet Sept. 5-6 in Tampa

August 27, 2012 

At the Doubletree Hotel on W. Cypress St. 

Commissioners elect new Chairman, Vice Chairman

June 28, 2012 

Kenneth Wright elected Chairman, Kathy Barco, Vice Chairman - effective July 1. 

Snook to remain closed for another year in Gulf waters

June 28, 2012 

Gulf season now expected to reopen Sept. 1, 2013. 

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