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Springtime Turkey

With winter behind us in Florida, March ushers-in the prospects of warming temperatures, sunny skies and the return of the …

That Coon Dog’ll Hunt Outta the Woods

Some of my huntin’ buddies and I really live for being out in a wet patch of woods in the …

Hunting Report: Jan. 2016

So far the Lake Okeechobee duck season looks as if it is off to a slow or late start. There seems to be more hunters than ducks. Those few flocks that are spotted in December were getting sky blasted by trigger happy hunters.

Duck Calling Tips

"To be a good duck caller, you’ve got to be a good duck watcher," a veteran guide on Tennessee's famed Reelfoot Lake once told me. "You've got to pay close attention to the birds' reactions and determine whether you have to tease them in or demand that they come to the decoys. Some ducks are susceptible to calling, while others are going where they're going regardless of how well you call."
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Register For Florida Hunter Safety Class Today

USFWS Photo Register For Florida Hunter Safety Class Today Tony Young With the dog days of summer upon us, it’s …

Florida Alligator Harvest

The harvesting of alligators in Florida is an important component of alligator management in Florida and is regulated by the …

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Attention North Carolina Anglers: Key Changes to Fishing Laws and Mandatory Harvest Reporting

North Carolina fishing regulations have important updates concerning mandatory reporting for several key species and the seasonal limits for flounder. Here is what recreational and commercial fishermen need to know:

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Murrells Inlet: South Carolina’s Best Fishing and Golfing

The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers. There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for.

Species Spotlight: Jaguar Guapote

Jaguar Guapote, also known as the jaguar cichlid, is an established non-native species in Florida, particularly in coastal canal systems in the southeastern part of the state, including the Everglades and areas from West Palm Beach south. It is an aggressive, predatory fish that can negatively impact native fish populations and is also a popular sport fish with good culinary value.

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook