Thousand Of Trees To Grace Lake O Region CLEWISTON, FL. – Taking advantage of dry conditions, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will plant 6,000 pond apple, cypress and red maple trees to enhance wading bird habitat and restore ecosystems within Lake Okeechobee and Lake Istokpoga. “Planting trees when water levels are low is a [...]
FWC Briefs Florida Outdoor Writers on Key Issues
October 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Federal ban on lead fishing tackle
September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cabela’s CEO Tommy Millner Appointed to Heritage Conservation Council
July 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
Council members will advise Departments of Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and conservation endeavors SIDNEY, Neb. (July 23, 2010) – Cabela’s Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner was appointed today to the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, an official advisory group established by U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom [...]
Florida Black Bass Management Plan
October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
FWC Presents Draft For Black Bass Management Plan The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will introduce a concept for a new black bass management plan on Oct. 26. Reporter: Press Release Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Press Release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will introduce a concept [...]
Fishing line and wildlife, we need to do a better job!
October 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
Eagle tangled in fishing line seen around Bonita Springs, public’s help sought-By VALLI FINNEY BONITA SPRINGS — Most everyone knows the majestic bald eagle likes to fish. But one seen flying over Bonita Springs may have difficulties doing what comes naturally because reports show it has an estimated 200 feet of monofilament line hanging from [...]
