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Proposed rule would affect importation of deer

May 08, 2013 

Public input sought prior to June 13 hearing. 

Action plans for 16 species ready for review

April 26, 2013 

Includes burrowing owl, sandhill crane, fox squirrels. 

Marine fisheries rule cleanup webinars, call-in workshops planned for this week

April 22, 2013 

Public input sought - April 22 and 24 at 6 p.m. EDT. 

FWC updates permit guidelines as gopher tortoises start springtime maneuvers

April 18, 2013 

Changes reflect input from stakeholders, will be consistent with updated management plan. 

Commission repeals Collier County spearing bans

April 17, 2013 

Collier Board County Commissioners requested the action. 

Proposal would make tarpon, bonefish catch-and-release only

April 17, 2013 

Final public hearing will come in June. 

FWC to permanently waive license requirement for lionfish harvest

April 17, 2013 

Lionfish are a nonnative, invasive species that negatively impac native saltwater fish and wildlife. 

FWC moves ahead with easier-to-follow marine fisheries regulations

April 17, 2013 

Goals are consistency in regulations and clarity in language. 

Commission sets 2013 Gulf recreational red snapper season in state waters

April 17, 2013 

Season begins June 1, ends July 14. 

Lake Wales Ridge WEA management plan hearings scheduled

April 16, 2013 

May 1 in Sebring; May 2 in Bartow. 

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