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Hobe Sound Nature Center seeking volunteers for annual Christmas Bird Count

The Hobe Sound Nature Center is seeking volunteers to participate in the annual Jonathan Dickinson State Park Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 28. Experienced and amateur birders are all welcomed, with assignments available from Juno Beach to Hobe Sound.

Seas and Greetings

It’s that time of year again! The weather is cooling, snook season is ending and the holidays are fast approaching. But before you reluctantly put down your rod, park your boat and brave the crowded storefronts, consider adding the environment to your gifting list. Here are some ideas to make your holidays green:
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Stay Involved With Gulf Restoration Dollars

Vanishing Paradise On the water’s surface, the effects of the 2010 Gulf oil spill seem to be over. Most of …

FWC Updates

The latest updates from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission relevant to anglers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts in the areas of Hobe Sound, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Sebastian.

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, KeysKeeper, and the Lower Keys Guides Association Urge the FWC to Make Barracuda a Top Priority

Recently there has been a slow but steady realization by many South Florida fisherman that the Keys barracuda population is in decline. As a result, Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, KeysKeeper, and the Lower Keys Guides Association are teaming up to urge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to make barracuda a top priority on their list.

The Other Blue Crab

The popularity of land crabs as a tasty meal and the loss of habitat to development have significantly impacted their population numbers. The practice of catching them just as they are heading to deposit their eggs in the ocean, the worst time to harvest, has increased to the point that it has prompted the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission to issue a set of rules to protect these colorful crabs during their most vulnerable period.

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