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New at-risk vessel law helps FWC
New at-risk vessel law helps FWC, officials manage Florida waterways A new Florida law, approved by the Legislature and Governor during the 2016 Session, will enable county and local authorities along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to more effectively manage the state’s waterways. The new law (F.S. 327.4107) allows law enforcement […]
Help monitor for CWD
Help monitor for CWD; Floridians hunting out of state need to be aware of what they can bring back The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is looking to hunters to help monitor the state’s deer herd this coming season for chronic wasting disease, or CWD as it’s more commonly called. And any Florida […]
Lake Trafford receives national recognition!
*(Legendary fisherman and TV host Roland Martin shows off a nice bass caught on a recent trip to Lake Trafford.) The little lake that could Lake Trafford receives national recognition By Amber Nabors Lake Trafford in Collier County recently received national recognition for its resurging bass fishery, made possible by ongoing restoration projects. Highlighted in […]
Amberjack reopens August 1
*(Photo courtesy of Capt. Larry McGuire) Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters Aug. 1 The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state waters Aug. 1. It will remain closed in Gulf federal waters through Dec. 31, 2016. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will consider a similar […]
Tiny house getaway!
RUSTIC RETREAT *(Courtesy of Back Country Containers) “Built in a single 20 foot container, the Rustic Retreat is designed as a self-contained remote camping/hunting retreat. This design sleeps up to 3 people, allowing space for a convertible couch/full bed and fold down twin bed (optional). The Rustic Retreat is equipped with a kitchenette that includes a sink and mini fridge and a […]