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License-free freshwater fishing days in Florida this weekend

The annual license-free freshwater fishing event will occur this year on April 1 and 2. The two-day event will allow both Floridians and state visitors to fish out of freshwater areas without a recreational fishing license.

The Changing Face of the Indian River Lagoon Estuary

Improving conditions in our estuaries are nothing more than Nature giving us a few minutes to catch our breath before the inevitable round ahead.

April 10th has been officially declared Gopher Tortoise Day

In Florida, gopher tortoises are a threatened species, found in all 67 counties and frequently encountered in many of the state’s private and public lands.

Will Florida Allow Goliath Grouper Harvest?

There are reports that goliath grouper might soon be fair game. The topic spurred some heated discussion at the February FWC meeting in Crystal River.

Michigan Offering a Million Dollars to Stop Asian Carp

The Michigan DNR has put out a call to the public, offering $1 million for the best proposal to stop invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.

Gone Coastal: Fishing Line And Tackle Disposal

When left in the aquatic environment, fishing line and tackle create possible traps for wildlife that can become entangled, leading to injury or death.

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