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CAST & BLAST: From the North West Corner of Lake Okeechobee

This new column will be used for information about Bass Fishing & Duck Hunting on the Northwest areas of Lake …

After the Fall Hunting Season, Now What?

For hunters living and hunting in FWC zones A and C, January marks the end of the Fall hunting season. …
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Panhandle Deer Poaching Ring Busted

A seven-member ring accused of illegally killing and selling deer on the Florida Panhandle was recently busted, according to a release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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Watcha Getting’ Into This Winter?

For those who plan for winter, the cold weather brings some exciting and fun adventures. I called a couple of my buddies from all over the nation and asked them to answer one simple question, “Watcha getting’ into this winter?” Enjoy...
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Travel With the Rutting Bucks

For many deer hunters around the Southeast, the rut and the peak of daytime deer movement is over. For most hunters in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Arkansas, it’s time to come out of the woods and concentrate on family.
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Food Plots And Late Does Equal December Success

For most of us, the peak of rut has come and gone, the bare trees help a deafening silence fall over the woods, and your wife is dropping hints about that perfect Christmas gift. It’s December, one of my favorite times to hit the woods in search of ol’ mossy horns.

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12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026

The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.

Retention Limit Adjustment: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The adjusted limits will take effect June 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2026, unless modified by later action. NOAA Fisheries may need to take additional action later in the year to further adjust the retention limits or close the fishery.

Go Deep(er)

Think you need heavy conventional gear and 80-lb test to pull big grouper from the deep? Think again. Fishing the 350 to 500+ foot depth range requires a total shift in mindset. Out here, heavy structure isn't the challenge—finding the bait is. Discover why a 20-pound braid, advanced electronics, and a perfectly weighted squid jig are the ultimate secret weapons for targeting deep-water giants.