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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
The We Care Food Pantry's
nook reopensseason for snook opened on stateFlorida's Atlantic
in Atlantic Feb. 1 in waters
TheAnnual Online Auction
4th  We Care Food Pantry's
4th Annual Online Auction
The recreational harvest
coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake
Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. The season will remain open through May 31.
In the Atlantic, anglers may keep one snook per day that is not less than 28 or more
than 32 inches total length, which is measured from the most forward point of the head with
the mouth closed to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed while
the fish is lying on its side. A snook permit is required to keep snook, along with a saltwater
fishing license, unless the angler is exempt from the license requirements. Only hook-and-
line gear is allowed when targeting or harvesting snook.
Begins January 17th, 2017
Ends February 28, 2017
It is illegal to buy or sell snook. Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the
Fishing Capital of the World. As a result, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com-
To view our 250 items and place your bids go
mission (FWC) encourages
to:
www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/wecarefoodpantry-
FWC  FloridameetWildlife Conservationin Crystalwill meet Feb.
to Fish and Feb. 8-9 Commission (FWC) River
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Categories Include:
The
8-9 at the Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Florida
Sports Memorabilia
Sporting Goods
Gift Certificates
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Toys
Small Appliances
Clothing
The
Jewelry
Music Memorabilia
Art
The meeting both days starts at 8:30 a.m. Both sessions are open to the public and
5093 S. OrwelldPt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
Entertainment
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the public will be provided opportunities to speak.
Water Sporting Activities
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And man  more!
For the full Feb. 8-9 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commis-
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sion and select "Commission Meetings."
Those unable to attend can follow live coverage at Twitter.com/MyFWC (Twitter ebsites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.c
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handle: @MyFWC) and join in the conversation using the #FWC2017 hashtag. Check the
Florida Channel for possible live video coverage at TheFloridaChannel.org.
The FWC welcomes public input at all of our Commission meetings. To accom-
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modate as much input as possible from those attending the upcoming meeting, the Chair-
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