New check stations opened for area deer hunters
     POSTED 09/26/2008 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces 10 auxiliary check stations for hunters to use to check the deer they harvest during the upcoming hunting seasons on Ocala, Fort McCoy and Gores Landing Unit Ocklawaha River wildlife management areas.
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National Hunting and Fishing Day observed Saturday
     POSTED 09/26/2008 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) appreciates the value of hunters and anglers to Florida’s conservation efforts and to the economy. This Saturday, on National Hunting and Fishing Day, the public will have the chance to recognize this contribution.
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FWC asks for help in removing tempting bear treats
     POSTED 09/24/2008 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking for assistance in Citrus County. According to FWC biologists, during the past three weeks, there have been 16 calls regarding a bear near the Citrus Springs area and the Pine Ridge subdivision.
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FWC considers quota hunt system changes for nest season
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is discussing changes to the quota hunt system. The FWC uses the quota hunt system to control the number of hunters on wildlife management areas during high-demand periods.
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FWC proposes changes in Gulf fishing rules
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has proposed rule amendments for gag grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters to be consistent with anticipated regulations in Gulf federal waters. In addition, the FWC is proposing to allow Florida recreational anglers to harvest more red grouper in Gulf state waters.
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New rule on limits for freshwater turtle harvests
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) passed a rule on Wednesday, September 17, that sets new limits for the harvest of freshwater turtles.
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Babcock Ranch to host first public hog hunts
     Babcock Ranch Preserve Public Small Game Hunting Area in Charlotte County will host six separate public hog hunts for the first time since being acquired by the State of Florida. A total of 30 special opportunity permits will be available for each of the six hunts. The cost of a special opportunity permit for the three-day hunt is $150. Hunters must also possess a valid Florida hunting license.
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Youth Hunting Field Day to be held October 4
     New hunters looking for help and those with experience wanting to sharpen their skills are invited to attend the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Youth Hunting Field Day on Saturday, October 4 at Tall Timbers Research Station, north of Tallahassee.
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Still time to sign up for Tallahassee outdoors-woman workshop
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) still has openings for its Tallahassee Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop for women who want to spend a weekend learning a variety of outdoor activities.
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