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Man catches state-record blue catfish during tournament
Bill Stewart, 66, of Weeki Wachee, caught a 69-pound, 8-ounce blue catfish on the Choctawhatchee River, near Ebro, during the Choctawhatchee Catfish Roundup tournament on May 30. He beat the previous state record by 5 pounds. Stewart had landed four flatheads and a nice channel catfish before he put the head from a skipjack herring, […]
Summer camp means the livin’ and fishin’ are easy
Hey kids and parents! Are you looking for something fun to fill the long summer days? Why not try a Kids’ Saltwater Fishing Camp? Several of these educational, weeklong events are scheduled across the state this summer. Spaces are limited, so sign up today before they fill. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
Annual Telephone Survey of Deer Hunters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission works with Responsive Management, a professional survey company based in Virginia, to conduct an annual telephone survey of deer hunters to estimate deer harvest, hunter effort (days hunted), and hunter satisfaction. This survey provides critical information necessary to better manage Florida’s deer herd. If you receive a call […]
You can now apply for fall quota hunt permits from May 15 to June 15!
Outta’ the Woods Thursday, April 30, 2015 Media contact: You can now apply for fall quota hunt permits from May 15 to June 15! May “Outta’ the Woods” By Tony Young Did you know that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has its own hunting channel on YouTube? Next time you’re online, go […]
Red grouper bag limit changes to 2
News Release Friday, May 01, 2015 Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 The red grouper recreational bag limit will change from four to two fish per person in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters, excluding Monroe County, on May 7. This change was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its […]