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Mako Shark Takes Amazing 13,000 Mile Journey

A male mako shark named Hell’s Bay has broken a record, traveling more than 13,000 miles, equal to over half-way around the planet, in 600 days.

ANGLERS FOR CONSERVATION!

As we turn the corner into March, anglers from coast to coast are making sure their gear and tackle are …

Fishing line and tackle disposal – It’s about more than just monofilament

When left in the aquatic environment, fishing line and tackle create potential traps for unsuspecting wildlife that can become entangled and snared, leading to injury and death

Gulf Seasons Changes for Amberjack, Gray Trigger, and Gag

With the coming of 2017, several recreational fishing season changes in Gulf waters went into effect. The Florida Fish and …

Workshop Set On Managing Private Lands to Improve Wild Turkey Habitat

The public is invited to a Breakfast on the Back Forty workshop on Feb. 23, in Okaloosa County about how to improve wild turkey habitat on private lands.

Why are Whales Stranding in the Gulf?

By: Matt Love In recent months, two young sperm whales stranded themselves along the coast of Louisiana. These events highlight …

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Florida’s Chain Pickerel

In the northern parts of our great country, anglers enjoy chasing down enormous pike and elusive musky. We Floridians don’t usually give a second thought, but they are in Florida!

LABAN WINS 34TH BASTILLE DAY KINGFISH TOURNAMENT WITH 26.90-POUND KINGFISH

Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Art of Kicking Fish

When the fish gets in the strike zone of the dolphins tail, you can see the dolphin looking at the fish and lining up the kick. It's a difficult technique to learn, and not all dolphins know how to do it. However, once learned, it provides an obvious advantage over simply chasing a fish and catching it with the mouth. A quick, precise flip of the tail and dinner is served, versus chasing a fish down and catching it with the mouth which can often take a few minutes and require a lot of energy.

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