News Archives - October-December 2009

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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
Feeding bears only leads to trouble - 10/19/09	Statewide
FWC presents draft for black bass management plan - 10/19/09	Statewide
Learn more about healthy forest management - 10/19/09	North Central
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 - 10/7/09	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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