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*(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 […]

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 […]

6 over-the-limit scallop cases made over holiday weekend A boating safety and natural resource law enforcement detail conducted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers during the holiday weekend resulted in six over-the-limit scallop cases being made in Taylor County waters. The goal was to arrest boaters who operated in a […]

Florida leads the nation in family fishing and boating spots News Release Friday, June 24, 2016 Media contact: Amber Nabors 850-487-2706 Nine locations in Florida are recognized as prime places for outdoor family fun Florida swept the Take Me Fishing™ 2016 “Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S.” list, hosting […]

*(Anglers Kaitlyn Boswell and Cole Schmucker from Bartow High School were the 2013 Florida Student Angler Federation State Champions. Photo Courtesy of Mark Gintert, Student Angler Federation.) News Release Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Media contact: Amber Nabors, 850-488-0520 By Amber Nabors Partnership focuses on increasing high school participation in fishing and conservation efforts by offering […]