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Lake Trafford restoration yields great bass fishing
*(Angler Steve Dial submitted the sixth and largest TrophyCatch bass from Lake Trafford in July. The largemouth lunker weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds, 7 ounces! Lake Trafford restoration yields great bass fishing Immokalee area lake restoration leads to production of trophy-sized bass The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confirmed a […]
Do you know when the peak deer rut occurs in your area?
Do you know when the peak deer rut occurs in your area? The FWC has been collecting biological data since 2009 from white-tailed deer to estimate the breeding dates for deer across the state. These data have been used to inform management decisions regarding hunting season dates and location of zonal lines. The data also […]
Hunter Safety Courses (Aug. 2017)
Hunter safety courses offered in 4 counties The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in four counties (list follows). All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16, at all times. Anyone […]
Spotted seatrout: Input needed, 2 more workshops added
*(Photo courtesy of One More Cast Guide Service) Do you fish for spotted seatrout? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been hearing concerns from anglers about the spotted seatrout population and wants to know what you are seeing. At these workshops, FWC staff will discuss current stock assessment results and whether fishers […]
FWC approves Gulf gray triggerfish limited fall season, conservation measures
At its July meeting in Orlando, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved several management changes for gray triggerfish caught in Gulf of Mexico state waters including a limited fall season and several conservation measures. “By approving this limited season and conservation measures, we are hoping to balance harvest opportunities for recreational anglers […]