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Florida's Kenney Grabs Lead at Bassmaster Southern Open on Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - Flip, flip, flip. That's the big word at Lake Okeechobee for the season-opening Bassmaster Southern Open. After two weeks of unseasonable low
FWC announces blue crab trap area closure
The harvest of blue crabs from traps will not be allowed from Jan. 16 through Jan. 25 in all waters of the St. Johns River
Florida FWC to begin repairs on waterway markers
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will soon begin removing, repairing, cleaning and installing waterway markers in Volusia County and a small portion
Father-Son Duo Wins Final 2009 Redfish Cup Event
Chuck Howard and CJ Howard from Bradenton, Fla. won the final regular season of The 2009 Redfish Cup with a 19.32-pound bag of redfish in
Snook Foundation Hosting Charlotte Harbor Tournament October 23-25
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Florida - The Snook Foundation is planning the inaugural Florida Oktoberfest Inshore Slam Challenge October 23 - 25, 2009,
Exotic Fish Poster Available
"Don't release exotic pets!" That's the message behind a colorful new poster available through a joint effort between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Red Snapper Sport Season Closes Saturday
The recreational harvest season for red snapper in all waters of the Gulf of Mexico off Florida closes on August 15. This closure will help
Florida's Shoreline Fishing License Requirement Starts August 1
Time's up. Florida's new shoreline fishing license requirement takes effect August 1, so resident anglers who fish for saltwater species from shore or a structure
Blue Crab Trap Area Closure Ended
The harvest of blue crabs from traps in all waters of Broward through Pasco counties will reopen on July 20. The use of traps to
Gallops Leaves Competition In the Surf, Takes Second Title at Inshore World Championships
ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA - Completing his second five-species SLAM at the Florida Keys Outfitters IGFA Inshore World Championship, Mike Gallops lapped the lightweight tackle division field
FLORIDA KEYS OUTFITTERS/IGFA INSHORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS JULY 7
Fly Tackle Division Angler Hometown Tournament Tournament Location Cal Collier, Jr, Atlanta Ga. Redbone @ Large Deep Water Cay, Grand Bahama Island Fall Tournament Dave Collier, New York,
2009 IFA REDFISH TOURNAMENTS HEADED TO ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA
LIZELLA, GEORGIA - Redfish anglers from Florida, the Gulf Coast region and surrounding areas will converge on Englewood, Florida, on June 27 for the second
FLORIDA OFFICIALS ACT TO REBUILD GULF RED SNAPPER STOCKS
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday voted to adjust the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state
GULF GROUPER PROTECTIONS ADDED
After carefully considering testimony from several fishery organizations and conservation groups at its public meeting in Crystal River, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FWC PROPOSES RULES TO HELP SHRIMPERS PROTECT MARINE MAMMALS AND TURTLES
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hasproposed rule amendments that would give Florida shrimpers more ways to avoid the unintended catch of marine
FWC REVIEWS MANATEE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) heard a progress report Wednesday on the Manatee Management Plan. The update included reports on several management
BODIES RECOVERED AFTER FLORIDA ACCIDENT
On Monday, searchers recovered the body of a Blountstown, Florida man who disappeared in the Apalachicola River Saturday after a boating accident near Chattahoochee. Florida Fish
FLORIDA GULF RED SNAPPER SEASON REOPENS TODAY
The recreational red snapper harvest season in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida reopens today (June 1, 2009). Anglers may take two red snapper daily
FWC ANNOUNCES 2009-2010 MANATEE DECAL ART WINNER
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received 86 art entries in the manatee decal contest for 2009-2010. The FWC announced on Monday that
FWC WILL HELP WITH SECURITY FOR VANDENBERG SINKING
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and other law enforcement agencies will escort the decommissioned military ship "Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg" on its
PENSACOLA'S FREE KIDS' FISHING CLINIC MAY 16
Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling an appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun, family outing are the objectives for the Pensacola Kids'
2009 IFA REDFISH TOUR EVENT COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
LIZELLA, GEORGIA - Anglers from across the southeast and Gulf Coast region will converge on St. Augustine, Florida, on May 16 for the second IFA
2009 COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR KAYAK FISHING CLASSIC RESULTS
Slam 1 - Roger Bump - 69.7" (27" Red, 26" Trout, 16.7" Flounder) 2 - Robert Murray - 65.75" 3 - Jon Ward - 60.5" 4 - Adam Boyd
FLORIDA BOATING FATALITIES DROP IN 2008
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the boating accident statistics for 2008, and fortunately, there were fewer boating fatalities last year.
ESPN OUTDOORS SALTWATER SERIES GOES OFFSHORE FOR SAILFISH TOURNEY
ESPN2 continues its May outdoors coverage and will be highlighted this week by the sixth episode of the ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series presented by TakeMeFishing.org.
LAKE OKEECHOBEE SET TO HOST EVERGLADES DIVISION OF BFL
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA - The Everglades Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee, Florida., May 16 for the
TUESDAY'S RAIN FORCES CLOSURE OF BEAR LAKE AND BEAR LAKE RECREATION AREA
The Florida Division of Forestry (DOF) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have temporarily closed the Bear Lake Recreation Area in the
FLORIDA TRIO GRAND CHAMPIONS OF REDBONE SUNRISE/SUNSET TARPON TOURNEY
DUCK KEY, Florida - Brooke Denkert of Islamorada, Florida, was only permitted to leave the awards stage in spurts Sunday so that she could put
FWC HELPS WITH BOAT-RENTAL COMPLIANCE
Boating is practically synonymous with Florida. Boat-rental businesses keep very busy providing boats to individuals who would like to enjoy the Sunshine State out on
CIVIL PENALTIES APPROVED FOR FLORIDA BLUE CRAB TRAP PROGRAM VIOLATIONS
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved a rule that will establish administrative penalties for violations of provisions of the Blue Crab
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