Date: 12/31/2013
aking a living in professional bass fishing can be hard enough, especially if you pay most of your expenses out of your own pocket.
Date: 12/31/2013
Biscayne National Park invites the public to join the celebration on Saturday, January 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., of the launch of the free Homestead Trolley.
Date: 12/30/2013
The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Ave. in Titusville.
Date: 12/27/2013
Advisory for Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, Gator division.
Date: 12/26/2013
he 2014 Season of Cabela's Fisherman's
Date: 12/26/2013
Since the holidays are right around the corner and gift ideas are at a premium, I am dedicating this blog to reviewing the hottest baits of 2013, and the must-haves for 2014.
Date: 12/26/2013
ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 26, 2013 – Landlubbers make resolutions for the New Year. Recreational boaters, however, will usher in 2014 wishing for good fishing, wind in the sail, or a full tank of fuel. But that’s not all that sometimes happens on the water.
Date: 12/26/2013
Play your hunches
Date: 12/24/2013
List Summarizes Many Ways People Can Mitigate Issues Facing Oceans in the Next Year
Date: 12/24/2013
With crappie season in full swing, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to remind anglers about the 10-inch minimum size limit for taking black crappie in Lake Griffin Fish Management Area in Lake County.
Date: 12/24/2013
he City of Miami, in cooperation with Miami-Dade County's Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM), is conducting appropriate due diligence for City of Miami Parks regarding the potential for contamination.
Date: 12/24/2013
24.Dec.2013 by Brett Carlson
Outside of south Florida, Brandon McMillan was unknown in professional bass fishing until February 2011 when he slammed 106 pounds, 10 ounces of Okeechobee bass on the scale – clinching the Walmart FLW Tour Open and the record for heaviest total tournament weight.
Date: 12/23/2013
The Orvis Company, Inc. of Manchester, VT today announced it has entered an agreement to sell its Ross Reels subsidiary to the Mayfly Group, LLC.
Date: 12/23/2013
Seeing wildlife conservation in action just gained even more appeal. America’s national wildlife refuges will offer free admission to visitors on these days
Date: 12/23/2013
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are partnering to restore the natural spring run and ecology of Bell Springs in Columbia County.
Date: 12/23/2013
Several species of grouper will close to recreational and commercial harvest starting Jan. 1 in Florida state waters of the Atlantic
Date: 12/23/2013
The Barrier Island Center, South Beaches Region, kicks off New Year's 2014 with a beach cleanup followed by a calendar chock full of activities.
Date: 12/23/2013
Superintendent Pedro Ramos announced that Big Cypress National Preserve has extended the public scoping period for a backcountry access plan and environmental impact statement (EIS) being prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).
Date: 12/20/2013
The Gulf Council wants your input on the many issues under consideration.
Date: 12/20/2013
We want to see your favorite fishing photos! Whether from a spear fishing adventure, a charter trip, or a commercial effort, we'd like to see your photos and possibly use them on our web site or in our publications.
Date: 12/20/2013
FLW has announced the tournament trail formerly known as the EverStart Series has been renamed the Rayovac FLW Series.
Date: 12/19/2013
The programs showcase the wonders of the park and are designed with the interests of many different visitors in mind including families, tourists, virtual visitors and solo adventurers
Date: 12/19/2013
FLW has announced the tournament trail formerly known as the EverStart Series has been renamed the Rayovac FLW Series.
Date: 12/19/2013
The Association of Collegiate Anglers, a division of CarecoTV and The Bass Federation, is pleased to announce the continued support received from Mustang Survival.
Date: 12/19/2013
Meyer, Morehead, Vatalaro, Wheeler selected as brand ambassadors
Date: 12/19/2013
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has scheduled a series of Recreational Angler Participation sessions - or RAP sessions - to hear about the issues Gulf of Mexico recreational anglers have regarding current federal fisheries management, and to explore potential solutions to those issues.
Date: 12/18/2013
This month Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! (SAH!) is pleased to announce Pat Neu from the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA), as the December “Partner in Action.”
Date: 12/18/2013
Environmental, public health conservation, and wildlife groups applaud the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for seeking scientists’ input on how streams and wetlands affect the health of larger bodies, and urged EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to finalize a strong rule to protect these vital water bodies.
Date: 12/18/2013
Non-profit summer camps, schools, or local non-profit organizations providing on the water programs for kids have a strong need for safety, and having right-sized life jackets for kids is key.
Date: 12/18/2013
The annual negotiations by member nations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) concluded in late November following intense negotiations over western and eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna
Date: 12/18/2013
The Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is conducting a prescribed burn today at Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve Park, 2469 Patrinostro Road in Plant City.
Date: 12/18/2013
Pprescribed burn today, Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Upper Little Manatee Preserve, 21429 Hobbs Road in Wimauma.
Date: 12/18/2013
The Long Pine Key Campground is reopening Thursday, December 19
Date: 12/17/2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District announced today that West Bank Park at Lake Sidney Lanier will be closed for approximately four weeks from January 1 through January 26, 2014
Date: 12/17/2013
The Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will conduct a prescribed burn today, Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve, 6440 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz.
Date: 12/17/2013
A new buoy deployed this month by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Old Tampa Bay collects continuous water quality information to help researchers learn more about conditions that trigger harmful algal blooms.
Date: 12/17/2013
NOAA Fisheries will shut down the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) online system for maintenance beginning 6 p.m. EST, December 31, 2013, through 2 p.m. EST January 1, 2014
Date: 12/17/2013
The 2014 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational season will be 40 days, opening at 12:01 a.m., June 1, 2014, and closing at 12:01 a.m., July 11, 2014.
Date: 12/17/2013
It’s already a brutal winter in parts of the country. If your boat and trailer are going to spend the snow season outside exposed to the elements, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has five tips to protect your investment and prevent winter’s bitter effects from taking hold and causing problems down the road:
Date: 12/17/2013
Australia’s marine waters will remain open to recreational fishing
Date: 12/16/2013
New study has implications for conservation
Date: 12/16/2013
Investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) need the public’s help.
Date: 12/16/2013
With the holiday season upon us and the search for the perfect gift continuing, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection suggests giving a Florida State Parks Annual Pass this year
Date: 12/16/2013
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has selected nine projects that will benefit from an expected $6.14 million in federal grant money to assist governments with the protection and restoration of Florida’s waterbodies.
Date: 12/16/2013
The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that BoatUS ANGLER will continue its support of the 2014 Cabela's Collegiate BassFishing Series.
Date: 12/13/2013
After two decades of decline, hunting and fishing participation among Americans increased between 2006 and 2011, and a recent major research study pinpoints 10 major reasons for the increases.
Date: 12/13/2013
After two decades of decline, hunting and fishing participation among Americans increased between 2006 and 2011, and a recent major research study pinpoints 10 major reasons for the increases
Date: 12/13/2013
The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 15 in Atlantic state and
federal waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, and will remain
closed through Jan. 31, 2014, reopening to harvest Feb. 1.
Date: 12/13/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has enjoyed a strong
partnership with the U.S. Power Squadrons for years.
Date: 12/12/2013
Rivers and streams release carbon dioxide at a rate five times greater than the world's lakes and reservoirs combined, contrary to common belief.
Date: 12/12/2013
Save money by purchasing an annual pass for $60.00 and park at 11 county parks for 12 months.
Date: 12/12/2013
The stakeholder advisory committee of the North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership will meet at 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Florida Gateway College, 149 S.E. College Place, Lake City.
Date: 12/12/2013
Over 77 million homes will be able to watch this year's Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) when it airs on the NBC Sports Network.
Date: 12/11/2013
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and The Nature Conservancy (Conservancy) announce a new partnership that will for the first time increase and better coordinate controlled burn activities.
Date: 12/11/2013
Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Northwest District hosted more than 100 community members at an open house event aimed at growing the community’s awareness of the organization’s mission, increasing communication and developing collaborative relationships with the community.
Date: 12/11/2013
Due to current budget realities, Everglades National Park will not be reopening the Chekika Day Use Area as previously announced, and it will remain closed indefinitely.
Date: 12/11/2013
Florida: Waterways continues its exploration of the south Florida ecosystem in a new two-segment episode.
Date: 12/11/2013
For those looking to get into the outstanding winter sailfish action off the Atlantic Coast of Florida this season, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) would remind you to put January 25th and 26th into your tournament calendar book.
Date: 12/10/2013
Top fishing destinations, mix of previous and new venues, great payouts deep into the field, a 2 day bonus event in the North Region and a full Southeast Region in 2014!
Date: 12/10/2013
The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 15 in Atlantic state and federal waters.
Date: 12/10/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has enjoyed a strong partnership with the U.S. Power Squadrons.
Date: 12/10/2013
City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado joins the Miami Outboard Club to hold a press conference on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 at 2:00PM to announce the 16th Annual Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive.
Date: 12/10/2013
Due to a double-booking at Florida City Hall, the Biscayne National Park public meeting for its General Management Plan is moved to: Pioneer Museum, 826 North Krome Avenue, Florida City, FL 33034. It runs from 6-9 pm, with the main presentation at 6:30 pm
Date: 12/10/2013
The National Park Service is requesting assistance with an investigation involving the suspected illegal take of a Florida Panther that was recently found dead.
Date: 12/9/2013
Michael Cassidy, North American Media Group (NAMG) has joined the Board of Directors of Wildlife Forever, a national nonprofit conservation organization.
Date: 12/9/2013
Third Phase of Early Restoration Proposals include $627 Million to Restore Natural Resources, Make Key Recreational Improvements Jewell Underscores Importance of Landscape-Level Efforts to Strengthen Coastal Resilience
Date: 12/9/2013
The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) is urging saltwater anglers from throughout the Gulf of Mexico to respond online at Regulations.gov in favor of increasing red snapper allocation for the recreational fishing community.
Date: 12/9/2013
Public Hearings Slated Next Week Management Plan Changes Could See New Curbs on Boating and Fishing
Date: 12/8/2013
~28 Proposed Projects Benefitting Florida’s Panhandle~
Date: 12/7/2013
NOAA Fisheries eliminates expiration clause
Date: 12/6/2013
As many of us are enjoying the holiday season, we may stop and think about the
things for which we are thankful.
Date: 12/6/2013
Those searching for a meaningful holiday gift should consider choosing one that
helps protect Florida’s manatees and sea turtles.
Date: 12/6/2013
Five lucky anglers who signed up at TrophyCatchFlorida.com
Date: 12/6/2013
WASHINGTON, DC, December 5, 2013 – The blending of ethanol into the nation’s gasoline supply was the topic of a hearing held today by the EPA to discuss the 2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program.
Date: 12/5/2013
Gone Coastal
Date: 12/4/2013
Natural lightning fires were a regular feature of the land long before the development of roads and human settlements. Natural plant communities found in south Florida evolved to depend on fire for reproduction and overall health.
Date: 12/4/2013
The National Fish Habitat Partnership released its first video in a series highlighting the work of the National Fish Habitat Partnerships across the country.
Date: 12/3/2013
If there is one thing I hate worse than seeing a nice bass boat with a filthy finish, it’s seeing one with dirty carpet.
Date: 12/3/2013
The possession or harvest of hogfish in the Gulf of Mexico federal waters will be prohibited, effective 12:01 a.m. (local time) December 2, 2013, until 12:01 a.m. (local time) January 1, 2014.
Date: 12/3/2013
The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show will start on Thursday and continue through Sunday.
Date: 12/3/2013
The Onshore Offshore Boat Show docks at the newly renovated Bradenton Area Convention Center (formerly Manatee Civic Center) January 3-5, 2014.
Date: 12/3/2013
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Guy Harvey Scholarship Award to recognize outstanding achievement of Florida university students conducting research that will help support sustainable management of marine fish.
Date: 12/2/2013
Florida: In a continuing effort to protect Roseate Spoonbills in Florida Bay, Everglades National Park will close Carl Ross Key and Frank Key Channel to public entry during the winter nesting season.
Date: 12/2/2013
American Bass Anglers announced today the 2014 American Fishing Tour season details with several enhancements.
Date: 12/2/2013
Hiking, fishing, camping, bird-watching, horseback riding, nature study, cycling, hunting, geocaching, stargazing - what's your pleasure?
Date: 12/2/2013
Late fall and winter bring high season for boaters with vessels in southern waters.
Date: 12/1/2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District announced today that the project’s operations and maintenance contractor, Anderson Construction Company, will begin the seasonal maintenance of the Government property line around the reservoir on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013.
Date: 12/1/2013
Five lucky anglers who signed up at TrophyCatchFlorida.com started celebrating the holidays early when their own special Santa delivered big, with a boat and motor, or fishing trip and gift cards.
Date: 11/27/2013
At its Nov. 21 meeting in Weston, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) reaffirmed its support for implementing a new Fishery Management
Plan inside Biscayne National Park (BNP).
Date: 11/27/2013
Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced that Friday, Nov. 29 will be a license-free freshwater fishing day,
Date: 11/26/2013
After a national search, and review of over 120 college applicants, Fenwick has selected the 2014 Fenwick Collegiate Pro Team.
Date: 11/26/2013
On December 11th Sailfish Marina will be inundated with the best sailfish teams in the country when the tournament fleet returns for the second annual Operation Sailfish competition.
Date: 11/25/2013
Gag grouper will close for recreational harvest in most Gulf of Mexico state waters
Dec. 4, with the last day of harvest being Dec. 3.
Date: 11/25/2013
The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 1 in Gulf state and
federal waters, including Monroe County and Everglades National Park, and will
remain closed through Feb. 28, 2014, reopening to harvest March 1, 2014.
Date: 11/25/2013
The Center for Coastal Conservation (Center) announced today that four new boat builders have joined as corporate sponsors.
Date: 11/24/2013
Soon Florida anglers will no longer be required to have and use a venting tool when
fishing for reef fish in Gulf of Mexico state waters
Date: 11/24/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) claimed the top prize
Nov. 21 for a Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration award in a nationwide
competition administered by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).
Date: 11/24/2013
Several changes to the recreational and commercial management of swordfish
in state waters were approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) at the Nov. 21 meeting in Weston.
Date: 11/24/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its meeting Nov. 20
in Weston, presented a position paper designed to help guide Everglades restoration.
Date: 11/22/2013
Soon Florida anglers will no longer be required to have and use a venting tool when fishing for reef fish in Gulf of Mexico state waters.
Date: 11/22/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) claimed the top prize Nov. 21 for a Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration award in a nationwide competition administered by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).
Date: 11/22/2013
Several changes to the recreational and commercial management of swordfish in state waters were approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at the Nov. 21 meeting in Weston.
Date: 11/22/2013
Start a new tradition this year and get outdoors for Thanksgiving.
Date: 11/22/2013
In an effort to protect fragile seagrass shoals and improve boater safety, Biscayne National Park recently completed the installation of fourteen fixed shoal markers around the Featherbed Banks in southern Biscayne Bay. The
Date: 11/22/2013
Five hundred Florida fly anglers converged at Crystal River in mid-October to attend the IFFF
Florida Council’s 2013 Fly Fishing Expo at the Plantation on Crystal River.
Date: 11/21/2013
All hail the Queen of Fish! KeepAmericaFishing™, the largest online angling advocacy community, is proud to announce that Kacey H. of Matlacha, Fla. was voted the 2013 "Queen of Fish."
Date: 11/20/2013
The National Park Service (NPS), in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), plans to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) in association with the preparation of a backcountry access plan for Big Cypress National Preserve.
Date: 11/20/2013
Preferred plan addresses many of the concerns expressed by the boating and fishing communities
Date: 11/20/2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District announced today that residents living around West Point Lake and recreational users need to be aware of upcoming lake levels.
Date: 11/19/2013
Foundation Names Pilot States for Launch of Five-Year Plan to Engage the Hispanic Audience
Date: 11/19/2013
Agency to Work with Stakeholders to Put System on More Sustainable Footing
Date: 11/18/2013
This month Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! (SAH!) is pleased to announce Dr. Nick Schmal, from the U.S. Forest Service Eastern Region, as the November “Partner in Action.” As the Regional Fish Program Leader, Nick’s has been outstanding in promoting conservation stewardship through the SAH! campaign.
Date: 11/15/2013
WFN: World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, will air Ice Block, a four-hour programming marathon dedicated to ice fishing, on Tuesday, Nov. 19 beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Date: 11/14/2013
Bass Pro Shops is once again showing its patriotism and support for the brave men and women in uniform by hosting fundraising months for two military-related organizations.
Date: 11/13/2013
Hell’s Bay names Stu Apte to pro staff
Legendary Hall of Fame angler, author, video and TV show host lends
expertise answering fishing questions at the Ft. Lauderdale Intl. Boat
Show
Date: 11/13/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet Nov. 20-21 in
south Florida.
Date: 11/13/2013
Women are invited to explore the finest of fishing at the next “Ladies, Let’s Go
Fishing!” seminar, hosted Nov. 15-17 at the Elks Lodge BPOE, 92600 U.S. Highway 1 in
Tavernier in the Florida Keys.
Date: 11/13/2013
Science-Based Plan Takes Advantage of Tremendous Sediment Deposits Following Rainstorms
Date: 11/12/2013
The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that Ranger Boats will continue its support of the 2014 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series
Date: 11/8/2013
Continued partnership with the ACA has tremendous benefits to collegiate anglers
Date: 11/8/2013
Looking around the office, or even at my group of friends, it’s easy to see that the
number of those who fish greatly outweighs the number of those who hunt.
Date: 11/7/2013
Sportfishing industry urges Congress to advance bipartisan legislation to benefit fisheries conservation and access
Date: 11/7/2013
The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that HydroWave™ will continue their support of the 2014 Cabela's Collegiate BassFishing Series™. As a 2014 series sponsor, HydroWave™ will enjoy extensive promotion with collegiate anglers throughout the nation at major events and with the associated television series.
Date: 11/2/2013
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday and for many people represents their
only four-day holiday.
Date: 11/2/2013
Florida manatees are beginning their annual migration to warmer waters, which is
their instinctual response to winter’s approach and surviving the cold.
Date: 11/2/2013
The number of green sea turtle nests in Florida this year was more than double the
count of the previous highest year.
Date: 11/2/2013
Changes that will add language to the current statewide snagging definition for
tarpon and modify what types of gear can be used when fishing in Boca Grande Pass
will go into effect Nov. 1.
Date: 11/2/2013
Atlantic vermilion snapper will remain open to recreational harvest this fall in
both state and federal waters now that the season closure has been eliminated.
Date: 10/30/2013
FLW, has announced its 2014 FLW College Fishing schedule, which for the first time features stand-alone tournaments on some of the country’s best fisheries and no off-limits period in advance of qualifiers and invitationals.
Date: 10/30/2013
TakeMeFishing.org Cites Ideal On-the-Water Conditions and Stress Relief as Benefits to Fishing & Boating in Autumn
Date: 10/30/2013
The course teaches boaters how to recognize features, “read” the river and lock through with confidence.
Date: 10/28/2013
Industry recognizes several individuals for their outstanding leadership and support
Date: 10/28/2013
According to the new study, America’s nearly 60 million anglers are estimated to spend $46 billion per year on fishing equipment, transportation, lodging and other expenses associated with their sport.
Date: 10/28/2013
For those not blessed to live in southern climes, Discover Boating offers these tips on getting your boat ready for winter.
Date: 10/28/2013
The youth-led program is seeking applicants between the ages of 16 and 28 to capture the essence of the outdoors through writing, blogging, photography, videos, and social media to increase public awareness of the almost 8,000 state parks throughout the United States.
Date: 10/28/2013
Jeff Lugar of McGaheysville, Va., takes home the coveted Bryan V. Kerchal Memorial trophy and a Skeeter/Yamaha boat package worth $45,000. He also has earned an invitation to fish the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Date: 10/24/2013
If you'd known nothing about the life of Jimmy Johnson, all it took was one look at his funeral service in Ganado, Texas, Saturday to know this: He was a bass fisherman.
Date: 10/24/2013
It's a cross between the CSI and Cold Case TV show crime dramas: taking a look back through the thousands of dusty, old settled boat insurance claims files to identify patterns that can teach today's boaters how to avoid becoming a statistic
Date: 10/24/2013
If you're not going to eat your catch, you can release a healthy fish to the water using these five basic steps.
Date: 10/23/2013
Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors announced today that it was awarded a $10,000.00 grant from the Wichita Cargill Cares Council.
Date: 10/23/2013
The traditional image of men escaping for the weekend to experience the thrill and challenge of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting may be as antiquated as the gender make-up in the boardroom in scenes from television's Mad Men.
Date: 10/22/2013
VIndustry recognizes several individuals for their outstanding leadership and support.
Date: 10/22/2013
In an effort to determine research and management gaps and to bring together leaders
in the lionfish issue
Date: 10/22/2013
Women are invited to explore the finest of fishing at the next “Ladies, Let’s Go
Fishing!” seminar, hosted Nov. 15-17 at the Elks Lodge BPOE
Date: 10/22/2013
Like the name it implies, the goal of the boater-funded BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is to educate boaters about safe and clean boating.
Date: 10/21/2013
Ladies take the helm October 26, at our last "WOW- Women on Water" class of the year
Date: 10/18/2013
Harbor Docks is hosting its 19th Annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day Nov. 3 and has 350 openings for children and chaperones.
Date: 10/18/2013
Dry Tortugas National Park re-opened to visitors Thursday.
Date: 10/18/2013
Everglades National Park re-opened to visitors yesterday.
Date: 10/18/2013
Employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ("Service") returned to work today and began the process of re-opening agency facilities following a sixteen day government shutdown.
Date: 10/17/2013
Tune in at 4:30 EST for the live weigh-in and leaderboard for the day 1 of the World Walleye Championship.
Date: 10/16/2013
Dream team tournaments were held locally last year and the first of 2013 to qualify two man teams for the Dream Team National Championship.
Date: 10/16/2013
The recreational harvest of red snapper will close Oct. 22 in state waters of the
Gulf of Mexico
Date: 10/16/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has selected Henry
Cespedes of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 67 in Coral Gables as
Florida’s 2013 Boating Educator of the Year.
Date: 10/15/2013
The country’s top walleye anglers will gather in Escanaba, Michigan, Oct. 17-19 to battle for the ultimate title in team walleye fishing at the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s 2013 World Walleye Championship.
Date: 10/15/2013
Having chased many fish species on this planet with flies and a long rod, I can tell you that there is nothing you can aspire to land that's more worthy than the fishing soul of a young human being. That is, bar none, the greatest catch of all.
Date: 10/11/2013
Agitated by the Washington budget impasse that has closed the waters of Everglades National Park, fishing guides in the Florida Keys spearheaded a rally Wednesday telling Federal officials to give them back their fishing grounds.
Date: 10/11/2013
Covering five geographic regions and some of the best bass waters in the country, the college series will crown a new national champion in 2014 and send a talented young angler to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Date: 10/10/2013
The 10-year mark of the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) and Action Plan, was commemorated with a resolution passed at the business meeting of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) in September 2013.
Date: 10/9/2013
Industry urges resolution to government shutdown that is crippling fisheries access and conservation
Date: 10/8/2013
The Bass Federation, announced today the Grand Lake Association and the city of Grove, Okla., will once again host the TBF Federation National Championship.
Date: 10/7/2013
Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab claw harvest season opens Oct. 15
in state and federal waters.
Date: 10/7/2013
The Hardin-Simmons University team of Randy Sullivan of Breckenridge, Texas, and Hubbell Allen of Abilene, Texas, won the FLW College Fishing Southern Conference Invitational on Sam Rayburn Reservoir Sunday with a five-bass limit weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces.
Date: 10/6/2013
Barely a year ago it was just a good idea waiting to happen, now the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to give away the first
TrophyCatch championship ring and a slew of other prizes
Date: 10/6/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently concluded a
joint operation with federal and state agencies on statewide wildlife law
violations.
Date: 10/6/2013
Have you ever been fishing and wished there was a sign saying right where the fish
are? Well, fish attractors and the buoys that mark them are intended to do just
that.
Date: 10/6/2013
Before August 2013, I had talked a lot about lionfish, but other than seeing them in
tanks, I had never put my hands on one and never had one for dinner.
Date: 10/6/2013
The federal government shutdown may impact people’s outdoor recreation plans in
Florida if they are destined for federal parks and wildlife refuges.
Date: 10/6/2013
Bass Federation, along with the Faculty of Fishing (FOF), have reached a landmark agreement to provide unparalleled access for all high school anglers in TBF’s Student Angler Federation, SAF.
Date: 10/5/2013
American Bass Anglers officials announced today the 2014 Weekend Bass Series season details with several enhancements.
Date: 10/2/2013
Because of the shutdown of the federal government caused by the lapse in appropriations, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will suspend most programs and operations, including hunting and fishing.
Date: 10/2/2013
Skarlis and Steinfeldt won the event using a non-traditional trolling technique by trolling #5 and #6 Berkley Flicker Shads, using 10-pound Berkley Trilene XT, and Abu Garcia Line counter reels.
Date: 9/30/2013
Please help the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) continue to provide important programs like Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs with your support of F3's third annual online auction.
Date: 9/30/2013
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has launched an initiative to bring more urban Americans into contact with nature.
Date: 9/27/2013
Anglers took home $2,000 and other prizes in winner-take-all challenge between FLW and BoatUS collegiate qualifiers.
Date: 9/25/2013
Six More Refuges Open to Hunting 20 Refuges Expand Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Date: 9/25/2013
The recreational harvest of red snapper will open Oct. 1 in state and federal waters
of the Gulf of Mexico. In state waters, which are from shore to 9 nautical miles in
the Gulf
Date: 9/23/2013
Timothy Feller of Coral Springs, Fla., won the Sept. 21-22 Gator Division Super Tournament on Lake Okeechobee with 41 pounds over two days. Feller took home over $9,800 for his efforts.
Date: 9/23/2013
When lake managers draw down reservoirs, fish behavior changes, and savvy anglers alter their strategies accordingly
Date: 9/22/2013
The University of Arkansas team of Kenneth Anderson and Drew Porto, both of Fayetteville, Ark., won the FLW College Fishing Southern Conference event on Lake Hamilton Sunday with five bass weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
Date: 9/22/2013
Pro Angler Chris Gilman brought a 3-day total weight of 55.91 to win the first ever Cabela's National Walleye Tour Championship at Devils Lake, ND.
Date: 9/22/2013
The third annual University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Dolphin Tournament raised funds for good causes.
Date: 9/21/2013
Inner tubes. Towables. Inflatable tubes. All are commonly used names for a popular
boating item, and they come in many different shapes and sizes.
Date: 9/20/2013
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Park Service, together with Florida's Coastal Office invites citizens to volunteer in the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Date: 9/20/2013
It appears pressure brought to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) by some members of Congress as well as the media has halted another effort by the agency to shutter its National Fish Hatcheries.
Date: 9/19/2013
Nine events in nine states covering three geographic regions will send winners to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, top performers to the Bassmaster Elite Series and thousands of fans to weigh-ins where they can catch the action.
Date: 9/19/2013
Trout Unlimited has praised the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for steps they took to clarify and restore Clean Water Act protections to the nation's headwater streams, wetlands, and lakes.
Date: 9/19/2013
More than 1,600 organizations representing tens of millions of birders, hikers, hunters, anglers, boaters and other conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts delivered a collective letter to congressional appropriators Wednesday urging them to restore funding to popular and effective fish and wildlife conservation grant programs.
Date: 9/18/2013
The 2013 recreational season for bay scallops will close Wednesday, Sept. 25. The
final day of harvesting is Sept. 24.
Date: 9/18/2013
The Bass Pro Shops Fall Fishing event features free activities, crafts and seminars where adults and kids can learn skills to make the most of their fall fishing adventures.
Date: 9/18/2013
FLW has announced the 2014 Walmart Bass Fishing League schedule, which includes 120 regular-season tournaments spread across 24 divisions.
Date: 9/17/2013
A new largemouth bass harvest regulation is in effect on Lake Jackson, just north of Tallahassee
Date: 9/17/2013
Santa Fe River floodwaters at the Three Rivers gauge fell below 17 feet today, allowing for the deactivation of boating restrictions that have applied on the river since Aug. 23.
Date: 9/17/2013
When Suwannee River floodwaters at Wilcox fell below 9 feet today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) deactivated boating restrictions in Zone 4.
Date: 9/17/2013
A 10-year plan for the Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be presented at a Tuesday, Sept. 24 public hearing in Orange County.
Date: 9/17/2013
2011 NTC Champs Derek Navis and Korey Sprengel Claim 2013 MWC Team of the Year Title
Date: 9/17/2013
The 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series promises to be one for the history books.
Date: 9/17/2013
Guides, anglers, fishing celebs and community giving back to Everglades
National Park
Date: 9/16/2013
Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers and the Sarasota Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association will hold their 9th annual "Fall Fly Fishing Challenge" on Oct. 26, 2013.
Date: 9/16/2013
Ranger Cup University is the first program of its kind exclusively for collegiate anglers and is open to those fishing in either FLW- or Cabela's Collegiate Series-affiliated competitions.
Date: 9/16/2013
The big money event will take place out of Lake Fork Marina and continues to grow in popularity as over 800 anglers last year vied for over $100,000 in cash and prizes including two Skeeter bass boats.
Date: 9/16/2013
Competitive walleye anglers will converge at Devil's Lake, N.D., for the Cabela's National Walleye Tour championship event, Sept. 19-21.
Date: 9/16/2013
The Charlotte Harbor Photo Release Fishing Tournament will take place Sept. 20 and 21 at Laishley Crab House, 50 Laishley Court in Punta Gorda.
Date: 9/15/2013
The West Virginia University team of Edward Rude III of Falling Waters, W. Va., and Mathew Gibson of Morgantown, W. Va., won the FLW College Fishing Northern Conference Invitational on the Chesapeake Bay Sunday with a three-bass limit weighing 5 pounds, 4 ounces.
Date: 9/13/2013
The Championship will be a 3-day event (Thursday through Saturday) with the full field of fishing the first two days, with a cut to the Top 10 pros and co-anglers for the final day.
Date: 9/13/2013
The Florida Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) presents the 4th Annual Florida Fly Fishing Expo, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, 2013 at The Plantation on Crystal River, Florida.
Date: 9/12/2013
Winners from FLW College, Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series will compete Sept. 21st
Date: 9/12/2013
Conservationists applaud legislation to let Gulf states manage red snapper
Date: 9/12/2013
Key Findings Help Shape RBFF State Marketing Programs, Highlighting the Importance of Retention Efforts
Date: 9/12/2013
The Homeless Family Center’s sixth annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day was again a success.
Date: 9/12/2013
There are more than 115,000 registered boats in Tampa Bay, more than 9,000 acres of new sea grasses have been established since 1988 and the snook population is up since a freeze on its harvest in 2010.
Date: 9/12/2013
Do you fish in salt water? Have you been frustrated by short seasons for certain species and catch limits for fish that seem to live in great abundance in the ocean? Learn the More About the MSA Reauthorization
Date: 9/12/2013
Trout Unlimited Wednesday praised the U.S. Forest Service for establishing a new and improved policy that will enhance the amount and quality of restoration work conducted on Forest Service lands and waters-a change that will support healthier fish and game habitat and make fishing and hunting better on Forest Service lands.
Date: 9/12/2013
Seems someone in FWS has some explaining to do, and if some members of Congress have anything to say about it, it won't be long
Date: 9/10/2013
A 10-year plan for the Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be presented at a Tuesday, Sept. 24 public hearing in Orange County.
Date: 9/10/2013
As summer winds down and students settle into their annual academic routine, a race is underway. The 2014 Cabela’s School of the Year program runs July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
Date: 9/10/2013
The Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN), whose goal is to create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife conservation, is on a roll.
Date: 9/9/2013
Northern Conference Invitational set for Sept. 14-15
Date: 9/9/2013
Suwannee River floodwaters at the Branford gauge fell below 24 feet, allowing for the deactivation of boating restrictions that have been in effect since Aug. 31.
Date: 9/9/2013
Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced four additional license-free fishing days.
Date: 9/6/2013
The jig issue has been hotly debated over the past few years between bait and jig fishermen.
Date: 9/6/2013
Volunteers are needed to help celebrate National Estuaries Day on Saturday, September 28 by participating in a land and sea based cleanup of Tampa Bay.
Date: 9/6/2013
Texas Game Wardens have arrested Michael Shane McCloud of Florida for theft related to a fishing tournament.
Date: 9/5/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its Sept. 5 meeting in Pensacola, approved a two-part proposal that adds language to the current statewide snagging definition for tarpon and modifies what types of gear can be used when fishing in Boca Grande Pass. These changes go into effect Nov. 1.
Date: 9/5/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved an Oct. 1-21 supplemental recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters for 2013 and eliminated a Feb. 1 – March 31 closure affecting several species of grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters and a Nov. 1 – March 31 recreational season closure for vermilion snapper in Atlantic state waters.
Date: 9/5/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday, Sept. 5, implemented a new recreational hunting and fishing license exemption for disabled veterans, active and reserve duty military personnel, immediate family members of these veterans and military personnel and assistants during special events designed for the enjoyment or rehabilitation of participating military personnel and disabled veterans.
Date: 9/5/2013
Managing aquatic plants in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes is the topic of a Sept. 26 public meeting hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Date: 9/5/2013
Trout Unlimited today praised a report released by the National Wildlife Federation that details the most current information available regarding the climate change impacts on, and threats to, America's valuable fisheries resources, and the potential impact to fishing.
Date: 9/4/2013
The 2013 Walmart BFL season continues with five Super Tournaments on Saturday, Sept. 14th and Sunday, Sept. 15th.
Date: 9/4/2013
Online Fisherman will have another Free Fishing Expo coming up next weekend (September 7th and 8th)! This time we are going to be at the Pinellas Park Walmart Garden Center and we have a great line-up!
Date: 9/3/2013
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) researchers are asking anglers to help them gather information about the important Atlantic red snapper fishery
Date: 9/3/2013
When Suwannee River floodwaters at Wilcox rose above 9 feet Sunday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) activated boating restrictions on Zone 4.
Date: 9/3/2013
When multiple news sources last week began reporting that the historic D.C. Booth National Fish Hatchery in South Dakota was slated for imminent closure later this year, spokespersons for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dodged any direct response to the planned shutdown.
Date: 8/30/2013
Momentum. The Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN), whose goal is to
create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife conservation, is on a
roll.
Date: 8/30/2013
Another idle-speed, no-wake zone was activated on the Suwannee River today, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.
Date: 8/30/2013
FLW has announced the 2014 Walmart FLW Tour rules and a restructuring of the payouts, which includes $10,000 to the sixtieth-place finisher for the Tour's nineteenth season.
Date: 8/29/2013
FLW has announced the 2014 EverStart Series schedule.
Date: 8/29/2013
Organization Created to Increase Participation in Boating and Fishing Highlights Key Successes
Date: 8/29/2013
American Bass Anglers announces the renaming of its Weekend Series to the Weekend Bass Tour. The Weekend Bass Tour consist of 20 divisions with 5 divisional events each with a Boater/Co-Angler format.
Date: 8/28/2013
The recreational harvest season for Florida’s premier game fish, snook, opens Sept.
1 statewide.
Date: 8/28/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet Sept. 5-6 at
the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, 200 E. Gregory St., Pensacola.
Date: 8/28/2013
Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission announced a saltwater license-free fishing day for September 1.
Date: 8/28/2013
Two premier recreational fisheries will soon have new protections in place, a
measure aimed at ensuring that tarpon and bonefish’s economic and fishing value
remain for generations to come.
Date: 8/28/2013
The FWC honored three young freshwater anglers, a team of two and an individual, with plaques for special accomplishments at the FWC’s public meeting in Lakeland Thursday.
Date: 8/27/2013
The meeting is open to the public, and all interested individuals may speak within the guidelines established by the Commission.
Date: 8/26/2013
Tarpon and bonefish become catch-and-release only fisheries beginning Sept. 1.
Date: 8/26/2013
A 32-mile segment of the Santa Fe River is once again an idle-speed, no-wake zone, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.
Date: 8/26/2013
Fans can tune in on Saturdays at 6:30 am EST for six weeks of college bass fishing action.
Date: 8/26/2013
On Aug. 21, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection hosted a public meeting before roughly 60 attendees to begin planning for the next round of projects and activities to restore the St. Lucie River and Estuary.
Date: 8/23/2013
A new survey conducted by Southwick Associates on what influences hunters' and anglers' purchases sheds light on how manufacturers in the hunting and fishing industry might best market to their consumers.
Date: 8/22/2013
The public is invitedto attend a meeting to review and comment on Illinois pondweed in Lake June and the Lake Istokpoga aquatic plant management plan for 2013-14.
Date: 8/22/2013
Learn the skills to successfully cast your line into the sea by attending the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Women’s Fishing Clinic in Panama City Beach on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Date: 8/22/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has a weekend workshop planned for women who want to learn a variety of outdoor skills.
Date: 8/22/2013
Learn the skills to successfully cast your line into the sea by attending the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Women’s Fishing Clinic in Panama City Beach on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Date: 8/22/2013
Paurotis Pond (and the zone beyond the parking area adjacent to the pond), has been reopened after the seasonal closure to protect nesting birds.
Date: 8/22/2013
The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW and TBF’s newest State Federation, the South Dakota Bass Federation were excited to host the 2013 Student Angler Federation (SAF) South Dakota High School Fishing State Championship on Saturday, August 3.
Date: 8/22/2013
The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW and Vermont Bass Federation hosted the 2013 Student Angler Federation (SAF) New York and Vermont High School Fishing State Championship on Sunday, June 30.
Date: 8/21/2013
The Association of Collegiate Anglers will once again be heading to Florence and Lake Pickwick for the season ending event of the 2014 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing series.
Date: 8/21/2013
Join Hooked on Hope in the Fight Against Breast Cancer in Tampa Bay!
Date: 8/21/2013
The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW and PA Bass Federation hosted the 2013 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland High School Fishing State Championships on Saturday, July 27.
Date: 8/20/2013
Dec 14th on the Kissimmee Chain
Launch Site and Weigh in - Camp Mack River Resort
Date: 8/20/2013
FLW, the world’s leading tournament-fishing organization, has reached an agreement with Wildlife Forever to become the title sponsor of the State-Fish Art Contest, which supports youth aquatic education nationwide
Date: 8/20/2013
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) researchers are asking anglers to help them gather
information about the important Atlantic red snapper fishery.
Date: 8/20/2013
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) today announced more than $6.9 million in competitive grants to six states and one U.S. territory for projects to support recreational boating through the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Tier II program.
Date: 8/19/2013
Women and Youth Leading Growth for one of America’s Favorite Pastimes
Date: 8/19/2013
Combining Schoolwork With the Passion for Fishing
Date: 8/19/2013
The 2013 Summer TOKS Contest is now officially over and once again we all got to see some impressive common/mirror carp caught from anglers from all over the world.
Date: 8/19/2013
EverStart pro wins year-end championship, $500,000
Date: 8/19/2013
EverStart pro wins year-end championship, $500,000
Date: 8/16/2013
Santa Fe River floodwaters at the Three Rivers gauge have fallen below 17 feet, allowing for the deactivation of boating restrictions that have been in effect on the river since July 12.
Date: 8/16/2013
Showing a resurgence in one of America's favorite pastimes, the number of Americans who go fishing is up, with more than 47 million people participating in 2012.
Date: 8/16/2013
Fly Casting enthusiasts from across the country and around the world will be meeting in West Yellowstone, Montana on September 26-28 for the International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) 48 th annual International Fly Fishing Fair.
Date: 8/16/2013
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection hosted a public meeting Wednesday before roughly 100 attendees to discuss ongoing monitoring and implementation of the restoration plan for the Indian River Lagoon.
Date: 8/15/2013
Beginning August 15th, high school fishing coaches can register their school to participate in the program.
Date: 8/14/2013
Join the Southeast's top fly casting instructors and professional fly tiers to learn the unique and varied fly fishing opportunities in Florida and the Southeast.
Date: 8/12/2013
Groups representing millions of Americans request rulemaking and adoption of guidance that would secure valuable fish and wildlife habitat, nation’s outdoors-dependent economy.
Date: 8/9/2013
The “2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report” indicated that 46.2 million Americans fished in 2011.
Date: 8/8/2013
Efforts must balance flood control, navigation, water supply, water quality and the overall ecological health of waterbodies
Date: 8/7/2013
To be a true professional sport, the co-anglers or amateurs should be removed from the equation.
Date: 8/1/2013
Throughout 2013 season, FLW members will be able to win valuable prizes each month simply by entering online.
Date: 8/1/2013
World’s best anglers eye prestigious title, $500,000 top prize
Date: 8/1/2013
The “2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report” indicated that 46.2 million Americans fished in 2011. Approximately 18 percent of youths (6 to 24 years old) and 16 percent of adults enjoyed wetting a line – making recreational fishing the most popular “gateway activity” in the country.
Date: 8/1/2013
Eric Soe and Payne Ahrens of Gretna won the 2013 Nebraska State High School Fishing Tournament on July 27 at Harlan County Reservoir.
Date: 7/30/2013
Brad Rutherford almost missed out on the bass fishing competition of his life: the Aug. 1-3 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship hosted by his school, Young Harris College in Young Harris, Ga.
Date: 7/29/2013
For Henry Shoemaker and Phillip Browning it was a battle of attrition as they battled the rain drenched waters of the Ohio river to win the 2013 West Virginia High School State Bass Fishing Championship.
Date: 7/29/2013
30 youth from all corners of the state of Mississippi traveled to the Tennessee River near Iuka, MS June 28th and 29th for the SAF MS High School State Championship.
Date: 7/28/2013
The Indiana University team of Sean Gillenwater of Bloomington, Ind., and Josh Collier of Ellettsville, Ind,, won the FLW College Fishing Central Conference Invitational on the Detroit River Sunday with a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 7 ounces.
Date: 7/28/2013
Pro Angler Korey Sprengel brought a two-day total weight of 75.04 lbs to win the Cabela's National Walleye Tour event at Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Date: 7/25/2013
he Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and its Take Me Fishing™ campaign today announced a new alliance relationship with Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Media Networks that will encourage kids and families to connect with nature through boating and fishing.
Date: 7/25/2013
Renowned journalist recognized for his contributions to ensure recreational fishing’s future
Date: 7/25/2013
The B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Fund will fund grassroots fisheries conservation projects
Date: 7/24/2013
A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to spend four days and three nights on Garden
Key in Dry Tortugas National Park the experience was one that I will never forget.
Date: 7/24/2013
The 2013 recreational and commercial spiny lobster seasons will open soon, beginning
with the two-day spiny lobster recreational season July 24 and 25.
Date: 7/24/2013
Central Conference event to take place July 27-28
Date: 7/23/2013
FLW announces 2013 winners
Date: 7/23/2013
A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to spend four days and three nights on Garden Key in Dry Tortugas National Park the experience was one that I will never forget.
Date: 7/23/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in conjunction with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will be hosting five upcoming workshops to gather public input on South Florida marine fisheries regulations and issues.
Date: 7/23/2013
Nation’s Rivers Flow toward Better Habitat, Economies and Public Safety.
Date: 7/22/2013
Mitchell Gowen and Brianna Tucker of Decatur Heritage outfished 65 other high school teams to win the 2013 B.A.S.S. High School Invitational on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala., Saturday by bringing in 16 pounds, 15 ounces of largemouth bass.
Date: 7/22/2013
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in conjunction with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, will host five workshops to gather public input on south Florida marine fisheries regulations and issues. All stakeholders are invited to share their concerns about south Florida fisheries management at the meeting.
