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You Are What You Eat- Research Sheds Light On Endangered Sea Turtles

With an eye toward understanding how to better protect the species, Florida researchers are shedding new light on the feeding ecology of the Kemp’s ridley turtle using the idea that, “You are what you eat.”
Redfish

Winning Winter Tactics For Most Species

While many fishermen are stowing their gear for the winter, savvy anglers all over the country know with a little adaptability, good stringers can be had. It’s also important to remember that it is winter, it’s cold, raw and it may be a grind on some days. You may well encounter an “epic” bite, but in general, the reward may be 8 to 12 good fish as opposed to 20 or 30.
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Winter’s Big Fish in the South

Having spent the majority of my life in Florida and Georgia, I hate the cold. But kind of like backpacking, rowing a boat or a good sunburn, I will do anything to catch trout.
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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...

Cool Season Trip Planning

Many who are new to fishing the cooler months will struggle this season, that’s just a fact of winter fishing …

Deer Hunting and Fishing Pressure

I just got back into deer hunting this season. Where I hunt on public land, the deer become wise very quickly after the season opener. It’s really not much different than some summer fishing scenarios. With all the boat activity, redfish and big trout can become very hard to catch in heavily fished areas.
sheepshead

Low Tides and Smoking Action

If you’re on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi this December, take some time and see what breathtaking adventures we can offer you. This time of year the air is cool, but not cold. Shrimp and baitfish have moved into the bays and bayous, and fishing is good. Pick up the phone and call one of our charter boat captains, and let a fishing adventure begin. Life is infinitely better with the spice in it.
buck

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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28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby

  The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the …

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Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes are Calling

Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Georgia. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout.

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Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.

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