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DiGuilian Named TBF Conservation Ambassador
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - He's one of South Florida's most recognized fishing teachers and captains, maintaining a long and active history in nearly every aspect
Experience Science Firsthand at MarineQuest 2010
Visitors of all ages can explore the world of science at the 16th annual MarineQuest at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fish and
Anglers Help Biologists Make Big Strides in Tarpon Research
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Mote Marine Laboratory continue to gather valuable tarpon information
Easter Weekend Brings Free Freshwater Fishing to Florida
Both residents and nonresidents in Florida can fish in public fresh waters across the state without a license during the weekend of April 3 and
IFA Redfish Tour, IFA Kayak tour to hit Florida's west coast
LIZELLA, Ga. (March 2, 2010) - Anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will converge on Punta Gorda, Fla., on March 6-7 for the first
Gulf Grouper Recreational Season Opens April 1
The recreational harvest of grouper in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida, except in all waters of Monroe County, reopens on April 1. The Florida
Bonefish and Tarpon Harvest Begins April 1
A temporary closure to the recreational harvest of bonefish and tarpon from Florida waters ends on April 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Spiny Lobster Season Closes Tomorrow
The recreational and commercial harvest season for spiny lobster in Florida waters closes on April 1. The regular season will reopen on August 6. The special
Biologists Ask Public to Report Spawning Horseshoe Crabs
This spring, biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute need help from the public to identify horseshoe
Managees Leaving Florida Warm-Water Refuges
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) cautions boaters in Brevard and Volusia counties to be on the lookout for manatees moving from warm-water
IFA Redfish Tour, IFA Kayak Tour coming to Destin
LIZELLA, Ga. (March 11, 2010) - Anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will converge on Destin, Fla., on March 13-14 for the first Gulf
Annual Lake Eaton youth fishing derby set this month
Spring in Marion County means it's time for the annual Lake Eaton Kids' Fishing Derby at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Ocala
Florida's Deer Point Lake drawdown picture perfect
Fishery managers and Bay County Water Utility Department officials said the Deer Point Lake drawdown that began Jan. 4 could not have gone any better. The
Pre-spawn bass may command FLW Series pros' attention
EUFAULA, Ala. (Feb. 24, 2010) - The FLW Series will visit Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Ala., March 10-13 for the second stop of the Eastern
Man Jailed for Illegal Sales of Fish, Frogs and Gator Meat
John Earl Hasson (DOB 05/25/68) of Kenansville landed in the Osceola County jail Feb. 5, charged with illegally selling freshwater game fish (bluegill), frog legs
BFL Gator Division to tangle on Kissimmee River
LAKE WALES, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2010) - The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to the Kissimmee River Feb. 20 for the first of five
Berkley Experience trailer set for stop in Florida
COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 8, 2010) - The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at Gander Mountain in Lake Mary, Fla., for the third stop in 2010.
Hell's Bay receives IGFA Conservation Award
MIAMI (Feb. 8, 2010) --- For most boat companies the severe downturn these past few years hit especially hard; crippling and folding many. For others like
Florida FWC partners up to offer free calendars
Do you know any landowners who might like a free 2010 calendar? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) partnered with other agencies and organizations
Berkley Experience trailer heading to Ft. Myers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 1, 2010) - The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at Bass Pro Shops in Ft. Myers, Fla., for the second stop in
Martin wins FLW Series tourney on final day at Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2010) - Team National Guard pro Scott Martin of Clewiston, Fla., caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday
WFN News reports on Florida's cold-weather fish kill
DENVER, COLORADO -WFN NEWS, the industry's first news program reporting on the stories and events that shape the fishing industry will present news about the
FWC extends suspension of saltwater fishing to aid cleanup
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has extended its executive order that temporarily suspends certain saltwater fishing regulations to allow people and local
Cox maintains lead in FLW Series on Big O
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2010) - John Cox of Debary, Fla., caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 14 ounces Thursday to retain the lead
North Florida spotted seatrout season closes Feb. 1
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises anglers that the recreational harvest season for spotted seatrout in North Florida will close for one
Maggio new sales manager for Tigress
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (USA) - Tigress® Outriggers, leading manufacturer of precision-engineered saltwater sportfishing equipment, has appointed Jonathan Maggio as the company's new Sales Manager.
Cox leads with 25-1 at Okeechobee FLW Series
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2010) - John Cox of Debary, Fla., landed five bass weighing 25 pounds, 1 ounce Wednesday to lead day one of
Two female pro anglers sign up to compete in Bassmaster Opens
Former Women's Bassmaster Tour pros Dianna Clark and Judy Wong quickly switched to the Bassmaster Central Open circuit when the WBT was discontinued this month. Clark,
Berkley trailer to begin season in Florida
COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 21, 2010) - The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at Bass Pro Shops in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to start the 2010 tour
Grouper Fishing Closing in Florida's Atlantic 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,
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