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Reminder: 2017 Bay Scallop Season Closure Starts Sept. 25

A friendly reminder that the 2017 recreational bay scallop season will close soon, particularly on September 25th in ares throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Be a Mentor – Take Someone Fishing

National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day is always a great occasion.  Outdoor stores have sales, clubs host tournaments, and there …

Recreational Fishing Participation Increased Nearly 20 Percent Over the Past 10 Years

Preliminary findings by the USFWS also reveal increase in fishing expenditures. ALEXANDRIA, VA – September 13, 2017 – The U.S. …

Seagrass Studies Continue In Choctawhatchee Bay

Monitoring Coordinator Brandy Foley stood at the Pilcher Park boat ramp, watching clouds gather over the Choctawhatchee Bay...

Batten Down the Hatches

OK, so most of us know that a storm can bring some REALLY great fishing conditions and there are others …

South Florida Sturgeon

Anglers should know that all three species of sturgeon in Florida - Gulf, Atlantic and shortnose - are protected from harvest by state and federal law.

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