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Waterfowl Hunting and Boating Safety

Statistics show more waterfowl hunters die from hypothermia and drowning than gunshot wounds.

Florida Won’t Repeat Public Python Hunt Next Year

A public hunt for Burmese pythons in Florida’s Everglades won’t be repeated next year, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman said Monday (Nov 18). Instead, the state is beefing up established programs that train licensed hunters and people who regularly work in areas known to contain pythons to kill or report exotic snakes.

LAKE SEMINOLE MONSTER

The new 13-foot, 10 3⁄4-inch Georgia state record alligator would still be swimming in Lake Seminole if it hadn’t been for a last-minute change of plans the evening of Sept. 25.

Locating Your Trophy Buck

As deer season swings into high gear, here are some tips to help you find your trophy buck this year.

Georgia Hunters Tag 13-foot, 10 ¾-inch Record Gator

The new 13-foot, 10 ¾-inch Georgia state record alligator would still be swimming in Lake Seminole if it hadn’t been for a last-minute change of plans the evening of Sept. 25.

A Not So Ducky Idea

Is there any doubt that the TV hit Duck Dynasty is a huge success? Whether it’s the zany cast of family and friends, the masterful scripting, slick editing or finally a show that promotes family values without relentless profanity, immorality or even twerking, it has captivated the attention of this nation like no other “reality” show has.

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2026 BASTILLE DAY KINGFISH TOURNAMENT SET FOR JULY 12

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.

Hot Action on Eight-Day Trip Aboard the American Angler

The anglers who headed out in mid-October aboard the 90-foot American Angler, out of Point Loma Sportfishing in San Diego, with Captain Ray Lopez at the helm, experienced multi-species Nirvana on an eight-day Penn Fishing University excursion. This October eight-day trip is known as the Fall Variety Special, and it more than lived up to its billing, with 27 different species of game fish caught.

Adventures South Of the Border: In Search of Monster Roosterfish

My son Charles and I are always looking for giant roosterfish— one of my favorite fish of all. It has a dorsal fin that kind of looks like the tail feathers of a rooster, thus giving it the name roosterfish. It is a member of the jack family and fights as hard as any jack does.

The Short Stroke: Fighting Fish in Deep Water

Ever notice how the best anglers land their fish with barely any drama? Smooth, steady pressure, moving with the fish around the boat, focused on one goal—bringing it in fast and clean. Want to sharpen your skills? Check out these great tips!

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