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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).
Sea Turtle

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.

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45th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Exceeds $7.4 Million, Top Three Teams All Win $1.5 Million-Plus in Prize Money

Magic Touch earned top honors with a 459-pound blue landed on the last day of fishing, backed by a 344-pound blue from Day Two. The combined team from Texas and Florida is taking home $2,440,850 for those fish, including first and fourth places and multiple daily jackpot prizes.

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Graham County’s Snowbird Creek Has It All

Snowbird Creek, and its main tributary Big Snowbird Creek, are places fly anglers could spend days exploring and still leave water untouched. On its top end, Big Snowbird is one of the largest remaining flows populated with native southern Appalachian brook trout. On its lower end, near its mouth at Lake Santeetlah, Snowbird plays host to an annual migration of lake-run rainbows that reach lengths well in excess of 20 inches.

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Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns

If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!

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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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