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FWC passes rule to conserve quality bass on Orange, Lochloosa lakes

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FWC Passes rule to conserve quality bass on Orange, Lochloosa lakes December 01, 2010 11:34 AM Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a new rule Wednesday, reducing the daily bag limit for trophy bass at Orange and Lochloosa lakes in Alachua County. The largemouth bass [...]

FWC Discusses Bass Stocking Issues

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Stock more fish! That is one of the most common suggestions from the angling public when it comes to ideas about how to improve recreational fishing. Oh, that it was that easy. The Florida Bass Conservation Center (FBCC) is the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) state-of-the-art freshwater hatchery in Sumter County. The FBCC [...]

ESPN Finalizes Sale of BASS to Investor Group

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ESPN Inc., announced Tuesday that it has finalized the sale of BASS, LLC to a group of investors including Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland.  An agreement in principle was announced in August by ESPN and the transaction was completed Monday. BASS is the largest membership organization of bass anglers in the U.S. with [...]

Lake Toho under NEW Hydrilla Management

News Release October 25, 2010 Media contact: Joy Hill, 352-258-3426; Patricia Behnke, 850-251-2130 Frequently Asked Questions The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will hold a public meeting to discuss the changes for hydrilla management on Lake Toho for the winter of 2010-2011. The meeting will [...]

Wounded Warrior Project on Lake Okeechobee

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has teamed up once again with the “Wounded Warrior Project” to recognize the service of our nation’s injured war veterans. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is taking U.S. war veterans on fishing trips on Lake Okeechobee Monday and Tuesday. FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto presented two war veterans [...]

FWC Briefs Florida Outdoor Writers on Key Issues

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) executive director, Nick Wiley, recently spoke at the Florida Outdoor Writers Association’s (FOWA) annual meeting in Tallahassee. Other FWC staff, including Greg Holder, assistant executive director, came to talk about key issues affecting Florida’s fish and wildlife and recreational use of those resources. The meeting included the [...]

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