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Grouper fishing reopens May 1
Grouper fishing reopens May 1 in Atlantic, Monroe County waters Anglers targeting grouper in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, including Monroe County, will be able to take home some of their catch starting May 1, when the season for several species reopens to recreational and commercial harvest. The following species will reopen to harvest […]
Snook to close
Snook to close in Gulf state and federal waters Snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, starting May 1. Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery for the future. Snook is open […]
Red drum bag limit lowered to 1 fish in northwest Florida starting May 1
At its April 13 meeting in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a measure to lower the recreational red drum daily bag limit in the northwest red drum management zone (Escambia County through Fred Howard Park near Pasco County) from two fish to one fish per person. This change will go […]
FWC to release two manatees!
FWC Media Event Photo, video and interview opportunity FWC to release two manatees FWC Regional Contact: Carol Lyn Parrish, 850-556-2269 FWC Research/Rescue Contact: Frank McCloy 727-324-3674 When: Tuesday, April 5, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Where: Caxambas Park Boat Ramp, 909 Collier Court, Marco Island, Collier County. Why: Photo, video and interview opportunities are available. […]
Volunteers needed for Project Spring Clean
For immediate release: April 5, 2016 Contact: Greg Workman, 352-620-7335 Volunteers needed for Project Spring Clean at the Ocala Wildlife Management Area The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking volunteers for a cleanup event on Saturday, April 23, the day after Earth Day. This cleanup is an effort to conserve the Ocala […]