FWC offers gator-hunting classes
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering alligator hunters no-cost, three-hour classes to help them prepare for the Aug. 15 – Nov. 1 statewide alligator harvest. Reservations are not required to attend a class.
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Sturgeon collides with boat on Suwannee
     A sturgeon jumped into a boat cruising down the Suwannee River on Saturday, but there were no injuries to the passengers in the vessel.
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Outta’ the Woods
By TONY YOUNG
     To me, the best part about hunting is not harvesting game – but spending quality time in the outdoors with good friends and family. One of the best ways to do just that is through dove hunting. And, with that in mind, it’s easy to see why great dove hunts are in such high demand but often difficult to find.
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NOAA and Partners Free Juvenile Dolphin from Life-Threatening Debris
     Members of the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network successfully removed a black rubber strap Tuesday that was wrapped around the head of a juvenile bottlenose dolphin, averting a life-threatening injury.
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Nick Wiley assumes new FWC post
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has a new assistant executive director. Nick Wiley took over the post Tuesday, replacing Vic Heller, who retired.
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