News Archives - October-December 2008

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December

Headline	Region/County
Governor Crist reappoints Yablonski to FWC - 12/30/08	Statewide
FWC requests information about bear killed in Taylor County - 12/30/08	North Central
New Gulf grouper, amberjack, triggerfish rules take effect Jan. 1 - 12/29/08	Statewide
Spotted seatrout fishing season to reopen - 12/29/08	Statewide
FWC uncovers fictitious wildlife charity, charges woman w/fraud - 12/23/08	South
Youth hunts for quail and turkey at Babcock Ranch Preserve - 12/23/08	Statewide
Adults and juveniles charged in poaching spree - 12/23/08	Statewide
FWC relocates Miami-area crocodile, offers safety tips - 12/17/08	South, Southwest
Santa Rosa residents should report sick foxes - 12/16/08	Santa Rosa
Tree stand fall fatal to Sneads man - 12/16/08	Northwest
Kids have a special time on Blackwater family hunt - 12/15/08	Northwest
Watch for Great Florida Birding Trail signs in the Panhandle - 12/11/08	Northwest
Fisheating Creek takes visitors back in time - 12/11/08	South
That's some expensive lobster - 12/11/08	Statewide
FWC arrests Keys men for major lobster violations - 12/10/08	Statewide
FWC arrests men for possessing goliath grouper - 12/9/08	Monroe
Homeowner was target-practicing, not shooting at bald eagle - 12/8/08	Northwest
FWC needs anglers' help in Lake Griffin crappie study - 12/8/08	Northeast
Panther deaths, new speed zone spur caution to motorists - 12/5/08	Southwest, South
New and restored waterway markers for Miami-Dade County - 12/5/08	Miami-Dade
FWC adjourns two-day meeting in Key West - 12/4/08	Statewide
New rules proposed for harvest of aquarium species - 12/4/08	Statewide
Blue crab closed seasons proposed to aid cleanups - 12/4/08	Statewide
FWC proposes change to lobster traps rule - 12/4/08	Statewide
FWC approves Gulf gag and red grouper rule changes - 12/4/08	Statewide
Size limits changed for Gulf amberjack and triggerfish - 12/4/08	Statewide
FWC proposes Gulf red snapper sport season change - 12/4/08	Statewide
Barreto selected for 5th term as chairman; Barco is vice chairman - 12/4/08	Statewide
FWC officer receives several awards - 12/4/08	Statewide
FWC recommends proposed land swap - 12/3/08	Statewide
FWC faces the challenges of climate change - 12/3/08	Statewide
Big Cypress Addition recreational-use plans move forward - 12/3/08	Statewide
Commissioners receive update on the Everglades - 12/3/08	Statewide
FWC will propose new boat anchoring and mooring legislation - 12/3/08	Statewide
FWC moves forward on improving state's hunting quota system - 12/3/08	Statewide
Commissioners pass restrictions for Martin Co., Okeechobee waterways - 12/3/08	Statewide
FWC Commissioners recognize officer and Keys artist - 12/3/08	Statewide
Fish Busters' Bulletin - 12/3/08	Statewide
FWC red tide expert earns two prestigious awards - 12/2/08	Statewide
"Outta' the Woods" by Tony Young	Statewide
Tag a holiday gift to help Florida's wildlife - 12/1/08	Statewide

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November

Headline	Region/County
FWC reopens Everglades and Francis S. Taylor WMAs - 11/26/08	South
Duck hunters out in numbers, urged to wear life jackets - 11/26/08	Northwest
Snook seasons close in December - 11/25/08	Statewide
Manatee Decal Art Contest for middle and high school students - 11/25/08	Statewide
New rules will boost deer hunting on Tate's Hell WMA - 11/24/08	Northwest
Hunting accident claims Broward County teen - 11/24/08	Statewide
FWC suggests life jackets for great holiday gifts - 11/24/08	Statewide
FWC proposes changes to anchoring and mooring statutes - 11/24/08	Statewide
FWC reopens Holey Land and Rotenberger WMAs - 11/21/08	South
FWC hears impassioned pleas about turtle harvest - 11/20/08	Statewide
FWC mourns Lt. Joe Martyna, a "pilot's pilot" - 11/24/08	South
FWC to hold Pet Amnesty Day at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens - 11/19/08	Statewide
Concern over freshwater turtle harvest reverberates with the FWC - 11/18/08	Statewide
Changes to quota system being recommended - 11/18/08	Statewide
FWC to host freshwater turtle harvest workshop - 11/17/08	Statewide
Hunter safety course offered in Gadsden County - 11/14/08	Gadsden
Pseudorabies suspected in hunting dogs at Corbett WMA - 11/14/08	South
Everglades areas reopened to duck hunters, froggers - 11/14/08	South
FWC sets Dec. 3-4 meeting at Key West - 11/13/08	Statewide
FWC undercover investigation nets multi-million-dollar marine-life theft ring - 11/13/08	Statewide
Palatka man shot in hunting accident - 11/11/08	North Central
FWC wins boating access award - 11/10/08	Statewide
FWC seeks proposals for Red Tide Control and Mitigation Program grants - 11/10/08	Statewide
Make way for traveling manatees heading for warmer water - 11/10/08	Statewide
FWC to stop releasing non-migratory whooping cranes - 11/7/08	Statewide
Kids recommend osprey to be new state bird - 11/5/08	Statewide
Springfield father and daughter arrested for illegal fish - 11/4/08	Bay
Wildlife officials to test hunter-harvested ducks for avian influenza - 11/3/08	Statewide

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October

Headline	Region/County
Thieves hit Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center - 10/31/08	Northwest
Campus crocodile killer suspect captured - 10/31/08	Statewide
New options for hunters who camp on Ocala WMA - 10/31/08	Northeast
"Outta' the Woods," by Tony Young	Statewide
Certain snapper, spotted seatrout seasons close Nov. 1 - 10/29/08	Statewide
FWC to hold workshop in Tampa on freshwater turtle harvests - 10/28/08	Statewide
Florida Fish Busters' Bulletin - 10/28/08	Statewide
FWC urges Keys residents to leave crocodiles alone - 10/27/08	Monroe
Hunter safety course offered in Jefferson County - 10/27/08	Jefferson
Hunter safety course offered in Bay County - 10/27/08	Bay
FWC seeks information on bear killed in forest - 10/24/08	Statewide
Duck hunting rules change on Tallahassee area lakes - 10/24/08	Northwest
The bald eagle soars in Florida - 10/22/08	Statewide
Everglades airboat sinks with tourists on board; captain cited - 10/22/08	Statewide
FWC offers bowhunting course in Miami-Dade County - 10/22/08	Miami-Dade
Pioneer Day celebration in Brooksville Nov. 1 - 10/21/08	Hernando
Spring turkey quota hunt worksheets available - 10/17/08	Statewide
FWC scientist bags Biologist of the Year award - 10/16/08	Statewide
FWC hosts 3rd annual mentoring day for disabled - 10/16/08	Palm Beach
Guest column: Turtle management is in good hands - 10/15/08	Statewide
FWC offers free duck hunting workshop in Lake Mary - 10/14/08	Northeast
Stone crab season opens Oct. 15 - 10/13/08	Statewide
FWC extends gator-hunting season in 2 flood-affected counties - 10/10/08	Statewide
FWC cuts ribbon for popular St. Marks boat ramp - 10/9/08	Northwest
FWC officers remove large python from busy road - 10/9/08	South
St. Johns River emergency rule lifted - 10/8/08	Northeast, North Central
Waterfowl hunters: STA 2 entrance change - 10/8/08	South
Six from Gulf County arrested for killing deer at night - 10/7/08	Northwest
Forest Stewardship field day tour Oct. 23 in Okaloosa County - 10/7/08	Northwest
New small game hunting area opens in Marion County - 10/6/08	Northeast
FWC investigates missing lynx case - 10/6/08	South
FWC investigating fatal watercraft accident - 10/5/08	South
FWC tackles the issues of climate change - 10/3/08	Statewide
CompUSA offers reward in death of campus crocodile - 10/3/08	Statewide
Alligators, crocodile found in Jacksonville residence - 10/2/08	Statewide
Nobel laureate addresses FWC summit on climate change - 10/2/08	Statewide
FWC offers free duck hunting workshop - 10/2/08	Statewide
FWC investigating crocodile death - 10/1/08	Statewide
FWC builds island habitats from Lake Okeechobee muck - 10/1/08	Statewide
FWC opens summit with climate change experts - 10/1/08	Statewide
"Outta' the Woods," by Tony Young	Statewide
Suspect arrested in trophy buck poaching - 10/1/08	Statewide
Hunter safety course offered in Bay County - 10/1/08	Bay
Hunter safety course offered in Leon County - 10/1/08	Leon

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