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FFWCC Updates – August 2012

Okeechobee man recognized as Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has named …

An Angler’s Guide: Protecting Sea Turtles

Of the seven species of sea turtles found in the world’s oceans, five species frequent Florida’s coastal waters. These species: …

The Goliath Grouper Dilemma

By Capt. Tris Colket Many salt water anglers and divers alike are concerned about the plethora of 100 pound to …

FFWC Update: Mini Lobster Season Just Ahead

Towards the end of July, lobster hunters flood the coastal areas of Florida for “lobster season” in search of crustacean …

A DOLPHIN TALE WITH A NEW TWIST

If you have watched the news lately, you probably understand why almost half of the commercials are for anti-depressants.

Depth Perception in our Oceans

Reaching the bottom of the ocean has fascinated man and challenged engineers for millennia. The bottom, at approximately 35,800 feet …

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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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