General Wakulla Outdoors News

Loggerhead Sea Turtle is a New State Symbol

Written by FWC Monday, 30 June 2008 15:30

Loggerhead Sea Turtle is a New State Symbol Starting July 1, the loggerhead sea turtle is the official Florida saltwater reptile. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the loggerhead sea turtle (scientific

Daring Rescue; FWC Biologist Saves Drowning Bear off Alligator Point

Written by FWC Saturday, 28 June 2008 14:07

Daring Rescue; FWC Biologist Saves Drowning Bear off Alligator Point A 375-pound male black bear with a penchant for beachfront browsing was on dry land Saturday after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist pulled the

Bay Scallop Season Opens Tuesday, July 1

Written by FWC Wednesday, 25 June 2008 15:08

Bay Scallop Season Opens Tuesday, July 1 The recreational harvest season for bay scallops begins July 1 and continues through Sept. 10. Open scalloping areas on Florida’s Gulf Coast extend from the west bank of the Mexico Beach Canal in

Please Don't Feed the Pelicans

Written by FWC Tuesday, 17 June 2008 07:05

Please Don't Feed the Pelicans There’s a new rule from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) about feeding pelicans. Don’t do it. Brown pelicans, due to their social nature, become dependent on discarded

FWC Approves Stone Crab Rule Amendments

Written by FWC Monday, 16 June 2008 20:05

FWC Approves Stone Crab Rule Amendments {sidebar id=3}The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved two changes to its stone crab management rules during a public meeting held recently in Dania Beach. One rule amendment

FWC Proposes New Rules to Thwart Illegal Release of Nonnative Fish and Wildlife

Written by FWC Thursday, 12 June 2008 18:26

FWC Proposes New Rules to Thwart Illegal Release of Nonnative Fish and Wildlife The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed new rules on Wednesday that will provide options for non-licensed owners of nonnative species if they

FWC Proposes Limits for Freshwater Turtle Harvests

Written by FWC Thursday, 12 June 2008 18:22

FWC Proposes Limits for Freshwater Turtle Harvests {sidebar id=1}The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed a draft rule on Wednesday that will set new limits for the harvest of freshwater turtles. The proposed change will

FWC Report will Examine Florida's Next Half-Century

Written by FWC Thursday, 12 June 2008 18:14

FWC Report will Examine Florida's Next Half-Century {sidebar id=1}The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) heard a sobering summary of an unfinished staff report Wednesday, June 11, 2008 concerning what might happen in Florida’s

FWC Allows Commercial Mullet Harvest on Weekends

Written by FWC Thursday, 12 June 2008 14:01

FWC Allows Commercial Mullet Harvest on Weekends {sidebar id=1}The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule that will allow the commercial harvest of striped or black mullet on weekends. This rule was approved at the

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Featured Creature: The Florida Panther

Written by Pat Behnke Monday, 26 November 2007 15:01

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Featured Creature: The Florida Panther Florida’s state animal: The Florida panther in a league of its own Loss of habitat forces the panther to roam near highways and other roads. By FWC

FWC Demonstrates Latest in Life Jacket Technology

Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Wednesday, 16 May 2007 07:04

FWC Draws Attention to National Safe Boating Week Going…going…Safe! Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Lt. Ed Cates demonstrates the latest in life jacket technology to draw attention to National Safe Boating Week,

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