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Protecting our Land and Waters

by John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper Recent initiatives by the Trump Administration have targeted various long-standing policies intended to conserve our …

The Future of Federal Fisheries Management

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FWC to hold Spotted Seatrout Public Meeting, Aug. 9, Fort Pierce

The FWC is hosting spotted seatrout public workshops throughout the state in late July and early August.

Lobster time! Two-day mini-season set for July 26-27

One of Florida’s coastal traditions kicks off this week---official mini-lobster season!

Haven’t we waited long enough?

For years, various versions of the Sportsmen’s Act have made progress in Congress only to stall out. While many of …

Volunteers Build Oyster Reefs In Choctawhatchee Bay

After a year of effort, the 700-foot oyster reef—the largest the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) has ever constructed—was complete.

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Topsail – July 2026

It has been a wonky June and I’m glad we are moving into the heat of summer. Around Sneads Ferry …

Wrightsville July 2026

JULY IS HOT IN MORE THAN TEMPERATURES. July is as hot as the tempers of recreational and commercial fisherman over …

Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series

In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.

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Mark, Mike and Jim boat a nice 59 lb. Mahi Bull off Palm Beach

Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead