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NOAA proposal would change bluefin tuna bycatch rules
The Cape Hatteras gear restricted area would be lifted for pelagic longlining, and new season times adopted for other Northeast and Gulf of Mexico areas under bluefin tuna bycatch adjustments considered by NOAA
Three Natives Takes Top Honors at The 30th Annual Cheeca Lodge & Spa Presidential Sailfish Tournament
83 anglers fishing on 22 boats released 57 sailfish over challenging two-day competition
Bass Fishing World Mourns The Death Of Forrest Wood
Forrest L. Wood, the namesake of FLW and a longtime member of the FLW family, passed away Jan. 25 at age 87. He spent his final days surrounded by family, including his wife of 68 years, Nina.
Snook slated to reopen in Atlantic state waters Feb. 1
Snook is slated to reopen for recreational harvest on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River.
Giant Chinese paddlefish declared extinct after surviving 150 million years
Scientists say the giant fish species that managed to survive at least 150 million years has been completely wiped out by human activity.
New Striped Bass Regulations
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Board decided to address the sharply declining numbers of striped bass along the Atlantic seaboard, including the Chesapeake Bay, by requiring an 18 percent harvest reduction relative to 2017 levels.
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Florida buying 20,000 acres of Everglades land to prevent oil drilling
Florida will buy 20,000 acres of land in the environmentally sensitive Everglades to prevent oil drilling in the area, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday.In a news release, the governor said the cost would be as much as $18 million depending on when the deal closes.
Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament
On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.
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