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FWC PROPOSES SHORTENING TO GULF RED SNAPPER SPORT SEASON
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed on Thursday to change the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state
THOMAS WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE EVENT ON HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES
TAVARES, FLORIDA - Dave Thomas of Winter Park, Florida, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® Gator Division tournament on the Harris Chain of Lakes Saturday
MORE THAN 300 KAYAKS REGISTERED FOR 2009 JACKSONVILLE KAYAK FISHING CLASSIC
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - The Columbia Sportswear Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic is shaping up to be the world's largest kayak fishing tournament once again with over
HEY KIDS! LET'S GO FISHING!
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
SELLARS WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE EVENT ON KISSIMMEE RIVER
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA - Kyle Sellars Jr. of Lakeland, Florida, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® Everglades Division tournament on the Kissimmee River Saturday with
FLORIDA GAG GROUP SPORT SEASON REOPENS WEDNESDAY
The recreational harvest of gag grouper in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida reopens on April 1 after a two-month closure. This closure helps
NORTHEAST FLORIDA SHRIMP HARVEST CLOSES APRIL 1
A two-month closure to all harvest of shrimp in six Northeast Florida counties begins on April 1. During April and May each year, no person
SPINY LOBSTER HARVEST SEASON CLOSING APRIL 1
The recreational and commercial harvest season for spiny lobster in Florida waters closes April 1. The regular season will reopen Aug. 6. The special 2-day sport
KISSIMMEE RIVER TO HOST BFL EVERGLADES DIVISION TOURNAMENT
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA - The Everglades Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit the Kissimmee River in Lake Wales, Florida, March
26 FWC GRADS READY FOR WOODS AND WATER DUTIES
A new group of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers will soon begin patrolling the woods and waters of the state. Twenty-six
RESTAURANT GOERS SAY TAKE MARLIN OFF THE MENU
FORT LAUDERDALE - Restaurant chefs and seafood retailers take heed. American consumers are overwhelmingly alarmed about the dramatic decline in marlin and other billfish populations.
OFFICERS REMIND HOMEOWNERS THEIR DOCKS NEED ADDRESSES
Officers who patrol by boat have a big problem. Unfortunately, their problem could be yours if you call in an emergency and a water patrol
FLORIDA PROPOSES COUNTRY'S STRONGEST CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR FRESHWATER TURTLES
FLORIDA PROPOSES COUNTRY'S STRONGEST CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR FRESHWATER TURTLES After months of reviewing and discussing the issue of freshwater turtle harvest in Florida, Florida Fish and
GULF GROUPER FISHERIES SET TO REOPEN MARCH 15
The recreational harvest of red and black grouper in Gulf of Mexico federal waters reopens on March 15 following a one-month closure. The recreational harvest
UNREFRIGERATED OYSTERS SEIZED AT TWO POINTS OF SALE
More than 4,400 pounds of unrefrigerated oysters would have reached the mouths of Southwest Florida consumers were it not for the diligence of Florida Fish
EVERGLADES BFL DIVISION ANGLERS HEADED FOR OKEECHOBEE
OKEECHOBEE CITY, Florida- The Everglades Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee City, Fla., March 7 for
FWC'S DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT RECEIVES COVETED ACCREDITATION
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement completed the process to attain accreditation and received recognition for this achievement today
JACKSONVILLE TO HOLD KAYAK FISHING CLASSIC MAY 1-2
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA -JaxKayakFishing.com, Northeast Florida's online kayak fishing community, has again announced plans for the world's largest kayak fishing tournament to be held in Jacksonville,
HAWKS CAY WELCOMES INAUGURAL FLORIDA KEYS SAILFISH OPEN, MARCH 5 - 8, 2009
DUCK KEY, FLORIDA-- The sport of sailfishing will be at its best in the Florida Keys when Hawks Cay hosts The Sailfish Open, March 5
BOYD WINS BFL ON HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES
TAVARES, FLORIDA- Boater Wyatt Boyd of Winter Haven, Florida, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® Gator Division tournament on the Harris Chain of Lakes Saturday
GULF GROUPER SEASON CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 15
GULF GROUPER SEASON CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 15 The recreational harvest season for red and black grouper in Gulf of Mexico federal waters closed February 15 and
TAMPA OUTDOOR EXPO & BOAT SHOW KICKS OFF FEBRUARY 27
TAMPA OUTDOOR EXPO & BOAT SHOW KICKS OFF FEBRUARY 27 TAMPA, FLORIDA - The Tampa Tribune Outdoors Expo & Boat Show hosted by Frank Sargeant is
FLORIDA FWC SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR BOATING GRANTS
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is accepting applications for anticipated grant funds under the Florida Boating Improvement Program. County governments, municipalities and
DEMOTT WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE EVENT ON KISSIMMEE RIVER
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA - Boater Don Demott of Boca Raton, Florida, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® Everglades Division tournament on the Kissimmee River Saturday
KISSIMMEE RIVER TO HOST BFL EVERGLADES TOURNAMENT
LAKE WALES, Florida - The Everglades Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit the Kissimmee River in Lake Wales, Fla., February
FLORIDA'S BRYAN HUDGINS TAKES FIRST BASS VICTORY AT SOUTHERN OPEN
Tavares, Florida - Helped by a limit weighing more than 30 pounds on the second day of competition, Bryan Hudgins of Orange Park, Florida, scored
FLORIDA CLOSES GAG GROUPER AND NORTH FLORIDA SPOTTED SEATROUT SEASONS
The recreational harvest of gag grouper from all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida is closed Feb. 1 - March 31. The two-month closure will reduce
BLUE CRAB SEASON CLOSINGS APPROVED FOR TRAP CLEANUP
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule on Thursday, Feb. 5, that will establish six regional closed seasons to the harvest
FLORIDA FWC AMENDS LOBSTER TRAP RULES
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved a rule amendment to help reduce the number of traps that can be used in
NEW RULES FOR HARVESTING AQUARIUM SPECIES
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday, February 5, approved a series of rule amendments for the marine life (aquarium species) fishery.
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