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Florida's Sisson Sacks "em On Lake Texoma
DENISON, Texas - It's a good thing Lee Sisson knows quite a few folks. One of his many friends came to his aid as he
Florida FWC biologist honored
Recognized as one of the state's premier experts on Lake Okeechobee ecology, Donald Fox, a biological administrator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
University of Florida Leads FLW College Southeast Regional
ORLANDO, FL - The defending FLW College Fishing National Champions from the University of Florida, Jake Gipson and Matthew Wercinski, both of Niceville, Florida, hold
Find an Appreciation for Nature in Beaches of South Walton's Fall Scene
Autumn Tides Gives Children and Families Chance to Celebrate Art and Nature WALTON COUNTY, Fla.- Long known for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Beaches of South
Florida Snook Harvest Closure Still in Effect
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds anglers that the harvest season for snook in Florida, which usually opens on September 1, will
Workshops Set for Possible Red Drum Regulation Changes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of public workshops this fall to discuss possible fishing regulation changes for red
Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament Kicks Off First Major Event Since Oil Accident
DESTIN, Florida / -- Today marks the beginning of the Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament, an event created to celebrate the favorable conditions in the Gulf
Southwick to Offer Fly Tackle Info at 2010 IFT Show
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -The fly fishing event of the year is almost here and Southwick Associates will be there, offering new and valuable information to
Two-for-One: Costa's Skimmer Features Interchangeable Lenses in New Lightweight Frame
Daytona Beach, Fla. - Serious outdoors enthusiasts know lens color matters. The amount of sunlight, water color, wind and type of adventure are all factors
FWC Shuts Down Illegal Internet Operation
When the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Internet Crimes Unit received a citizen's complaint that a Tampa man was operating an illegal wildlife
Closed Shrimp-Harvesting Area Reopens in Escambia County
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will reopen state waters offshore of Escambia County to the harvest of shrimp at 12:01 a.m. on
Florida Ends Some Relocation of Sea Turtle Eggs
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), working with partners from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA
FWC, Gulf Fishermen Rescuing Oil-impacted Sea Turtles
Although the effects of the oil spill are decreasing in Florida, the threat to wildlife remains. Biologists and commercial charter boat fishermen are teaming up
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission extends emergency snook-fishing closure
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has temporarily extended the emergency closure of snook harvest and possession in Florida through Sept. 16. This action
Florida Wildlife Commission and Wildlife Foundation of Florida Partner to Promote Year-Round Fishing
Florida has only one season...the fishing season. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Wildlife Foundation of Florida are reaching out to
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission chairman praises Sen. Bill Nelson's bill
A bill sponsored by Sen. Bill Nelson is drawing praise from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Chairman Rodney Barreto said the bill
Get ready for Florida lobster seasons
Recreational and commercial harvest seasons for spiny lobster in Florida reopen soon. The special two-day spiny lobster sport season comes first, July 28-29 this year,
Florida's gulf red snapper sport season closes July 24
The recreational harvest season for red snapper in all waters of the Gulf of Mexico off Florida closes on July 24. This closure was established
FWC Unveils New Tool for Hauling, Stocking Largemouth
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently unveiled a new state-of-the-art aluminum haul box that will deliver largemouth bass and other freshwater fishes
Input Invited on Possible Changes in Florida Permit, Pompano and African Pompano Regs
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a public workshop, using video and telephone conferencing, to hear what people think about possible
Morelli/Shader Take IFA Redfish Win
Sarasota, Fla. (May 18, 2010) - Captain Chris Morelli, of Clearwater, Florida, and Kurt Shader, of Brandon, Florida, weighed in a two-redfish limit that totaled
Oil Spill Threatens Billion Dollar Everglades Sport Fishing Industry
Palmetto Bay, Florida - If the expanding Gulf oil spill cannot be contained, South Florida stands to lose a significant portion of the $1.2 billion
IFA Redfish and Kayak Fishing Tours Coming to Sarasota, Florida
LIZELLA, Ga. (May 10, 2010) - Anglers from across Louisiana, the Gulf Coast and surrounding regions will converge in Sarasota, Fl., May 15 and 16,
FWC, NOAA Increase Data Collection on Red Snapper to Address Oil Impacts
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and NOAA Fisheries Service are keeping a close eye on the BP oil spill. So far the
Buy Now to Beat Florida Price Increase
There will be an increase in the cost of some of Florida's hunting and saltwater fishing permits, beginning July 1. If sportsmen act now, however,
Florida Sets Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule on Thursday that makes the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of
Florida GIves More Protection to Bonefish
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule amendments on Thursday to provide more protection for bonefish, a premier saltwater game fish in
Grouper Fishing Reopens in Some Florida Waters
The recreational and commercial harvest of shallow-water groupers (including gag, black grouper, red grouper, scamp, red hind, rock hind, coney, graysby, yellowfin grouper, yellowmouth grouper
IFA Redfish, Kayak Tours Coming to Titusville, Florida
Titusville, Florida - Anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will converge on Titusville, Florida, May 1-2 for the second Florida East Coast Division regular-season
Gator Division of BFL Visits Lake Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (April 28, 2010) - The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Okeechobee May 8 for the fourth of five stops in
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