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2016 Gulf recreational red snapper state weekend season reopens Sept. 2 The 2016 recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) will reopen Sept. 2 and remain open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, and on Labor Day. The reopening of red snapper state season for […]

The recreational harvest season for snook starts Sept. 1 statewide. Unique to the region, snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages anglers to continue to use moderation when determining whether or not to take a snook home. Gulf […]

For immediate release: Aug. 10, 2016 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-754-1294   Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in September The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in nine counties in September. (List follows.) Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must […]

PUNTA GORDA, FL In a joint announcement today, partners in the creation of new oyster reef habitat in the shallow waters along Trabue Harborwalk are announcing great success — up to 1,400 oysters per square meter have taken residence on sections of the reef! Just nine months after the creation of the habitat along the […]

Attn. Boaters! Participate in Tampa Bay’s Treasure Hunt: The 22nd Annual Great Bay Scallop Search is August 20 Tierra Verde, FL – Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteer boats to participate in the Great Bay Scallop Search on Saturday, August 20. The event is a resource  monitoring program where community volunteers snorkel to search for […]