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Hickory Mound Impoundment remains closed
For immediate release: Sept. 13, 2016 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-754-1294 Hickory Mound Impoundment remains closed; other areas open after storm cleanup Although the Hickory Mound Impoundment in the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area remains closed, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) crews are working to clear roads and remove public safety hazards throughout […]
FWC extends recreational red snapper season
As Florida recovers from Hurricane Hermine, FWC extends recreational red snapper season per Gov. Rick Scott’s request Expanded fishing on Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving Holiday Following a request from Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has expanded the recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters by adding an additional […]
Mutton snapper management changes approved
Mutton snapper management changes approved, effective Jan. 1 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved several mutton snapper management changes at the September meeting in St. Augustine. Changes will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017, and include: Increasing the recreational, commercial, importation and sale minimum size limits to 18 inches. Reducing the recreational […]
FWC approves Gulf greater amberjack season closure
For immediate release: Sept. 8, 2016 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 or Amanda.Nalley@MyFWC.com FWC approves Gulf greater amberjack season closure At its Sept. 8 meeting in St. Augustine, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved closing Gulf state waters to recreational harvest of greater amberjack for the remainder of 2016. This closure was […]
NW Florida red drum bag limit to remain at 1 fish
NW Florida red drum bag limit to remain at 1 fish The recreational red drum daily bag limit in the Northwest Red Drum Management Zone (Escambia County through Fred Howard Park near Pasco County) will remain one fish per person. The bag limit was changed from two fish to one in May via a temporary […]