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Florida Fishing News 2017

Stand Up for Your National Monuments

The Antiquities Act was put in place to protect America’s special outdoor sites. 12/8/2017

Share your bay scallop input with the FWC workshops scheduled for October

This summer, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) implemented staggered season start and end dates for bay scallop harvest. 10/6/2017

Lionfish Challenge winners announcement postponed

The announcement of the winners of the 2017 Lionfish Challenge has been postponed due to Hurricane Irma. 10/6/2017

Hey, kids! Let’s go fishing!

It’s time for the annual Lake Eaton Kids’ Fishing Derby at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp. The derby will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 8:30 a.m. for children ages 6-12. 10/6/2017

Ways to help reef fish survive after barotrauma

A popular target for Florida’s saltwater anglers are reef fish such as snappers and groupers. These species are fun to catch and provide a great bottom-fishing experience for both novice and veteran anglers. 10/6/2017

Additional weekend added to Gulf gray triggerfish fall state season due to Hurricane Irma

The gray triggerfish recreational season in Gulf state waters will be open an additional weekend this October to provide anglers with fishing opportunities that were missed due to Hurricane Irma impacts earlier in the season. 10/6/2017

And the winners are…FWC announces Lionfish Challenge recreational and commercial winners

Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is announcing the winners of the 2017 Lionfish Challenge. A total of 26,321 lionfish were removed from Florida waters as part of the four-month challenge. 10/6/2017

Bay Scallops Workshops

FWC is hosting several workshops this October to gather public input on the staggered bay scallop season structure that was implemented in 2017 and the bay scallop fishery in general. 10/6/2017

Stone crab claw season opens Oct. 15 in state, federal waters

Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab claw harvest season opens Oct. 15 in state and federal waters. 10/6/2017

Goliath grouper in-person workshops scheduled for October online workshops also available

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will continue gathering public input on the management of goliath grouper this month at several in-person workshops scheduled across the state. 10/6/2017

Gulf County bay scallop season closes Oct. 9

The Gulf County bay scallop season will remain open through Oct. 8, closing to harvest Oct. 9. 10/6/2017

Mustang Survival Continues Support of Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series

he Association of Collegiate Anglers is pleased to announce the continued support received from Mustang Survival for the 2018 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. 9/20/2017

Power-Pole Continues Support of Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series

Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and the Association of College Anglers announced that Power-Pole shallow water anchors will continue their support of the series 9/13/2017

Garmin Strengthens Partnership with the ACA and the Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series

The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that Garmin will continue its support of the 2018 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. 8/30/2017

Public Comment Sought on Amended Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking public comment on the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s (DNRC) application to amend an incidental take permit to authorize additional incidental take on 81,416 acres of proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) land. 8/29/2017

Cabela's Renews Partnership with the Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series for the Thirteenth Straight Year

Already known as one of the largest and longest supporters of competitive collegiate bass fishing, Cabela's, the World's Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, is once again boosting their support and long-standing partnership of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and the Association of Collegiate Anglers. 8/28/2017
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