Florida. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission

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The Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission was created in 1935 (Ch. 17016, Laws) to supersede the Dept. of Game and Fresh Water Fish (1927, Ch. 11838, Laws). The post of State Game and Fish Commissioner was originally created in 1913 (Ch. 6535, Laws) in the Dept. of Game and Fish. In 1969, the Commission was placed under the nominal control of the Dept. of Natural Resources (Ch. 69-106, Laws). In 1977, the Commission was reconstituted as an independent entity (Ch. 77-204, Laws). The Commission is responsible for the management, protection and conservation of wild animal life and fresh water aquatic life in Florida (Article IV, Section 9, 1968 Constitution).

From the description of Rules, 1944-1962. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32414094

From the description of Executive Directors subject files, 1931-1980. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32414095

From the description of Fisheries Division subject files, 1947-1976. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413541

From the description of Minutes, 1935-1990. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32414092

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referencedIn Ernest Taylor Papers, 1952-2006, 1952-1962 Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida
referencedIn John Henry Davis Papers, 1940-1974 Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida
creatorOf Florida. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Minutes, 1935-1990. Florida State Archive
creatorOf Florida. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Executive Directors subject files, 1931-1980. Florida State Archive
referencedIn Taylor, Ernest A. Ernest Taylor Papers, 1952-2006 (bulk: 1952-1962). University of Florida
referencedIn Davis, John Henry, 1901-1978?. Papers, 1940-1974. University of Florida
creatorOf Florida. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Rules, 1944-1962. Florida State Archive
creatorOf Florida. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Fisheries Division subject files, 1947-1976. Florida State Archive
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associatedWith Davis, John Henry, 1901-1978? person
associatedWith Florida. Dept. of Game and Fresh Water Fish. corporateBody
associatedWith Taylor, Ernest A. person
associatedWith Taylor, Ernest A. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
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Fishery management
Game protection
Wildlife conservation
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Active 1944

Active 1962

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