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FLORIDA KEYS OUTFITTERS/IGFA INSHORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS JULY 7

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:37:20 -0400

Fly Tackle Division

Angler Hometown Tournament Tournament Location

Cal Collier, Jr, Atlanta Ga. Redbone @ Large Deep Water Cay, Grand Bahama Island Fall Tournament
Dave Collier, New York, N.Y. Redbone @ Large Deep Water Cay, Grand Bahama Island Spring Tournament

2009 IFA REDFISH TOURNAMENTS HEADED TO ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:03:13 -0400

LIZELLA, GEORGIA - Redfish anglers from Florida, the Gulf Coast region and surrounding areas will converge on Englewood, Florida, on June 27 for the second IFA Redfish Tour Florida West Coast Division event of 2009. The event, hosted by Stump Pass Marina, is the second of three regular-season tournaments for the division; one of six divisions in the IFA Redfish Tour which operates tournaments from the Carolinas to Texas.

FWC PROPOSES RULES TO HELP SHRIMPERS PROTECT MARINE MAMMALS AND TURTLES

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:13:06 -0400

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hasproposed rule amendments that would give Florida shrimpers more ways to avoid the unintended catch of marine animals and protected sea turtles in their fishing nets.

GULF GROUPER PROTECTIONS ADDED

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:03:07 -0400

After carefully considering testimony from several fishery organizations and conservation groups at its public meeting in Crystal River, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) decided to make its grouper rules in state waters compatible with federal regulations to help rebuild Gulf gag grouper stocks and ensure quality fishing for this important species in the future.

FLORIDA OFFICIALS ACT TO REBUILD GULF RED SNAPPER STOCKS

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:02:33 -0400

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday voted to adjust the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters to account for over-harvests in 2008. The Commission took this action after receiving support from several fishing groups and conservation organizations at its public hearing in Crystal River.

FWC REVIEWS MANATEE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:03:38 -0400

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) heard a progress report Wednesday on the Manatee Management Plan. The update included reports on several management tasks under way since the approval of the plan in December 2007.

BODIES RECOVERED AFTER FLORIDA ACCIDENT

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:20:33 -0400

On Monday, searchers recovered the body of a Blountstown, Florida man who disappeared in the Apalachicola River Saturday after a boating accident near Chattahoochee.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Lt. Gary Applewhite said the body of Jefferie S. Rector, 28, Blountstown, was found near where the accident occurred. The accident occurred approximately 1 mile south of the Chattahoochee boat landing.

FLORIDA GULF RED SNAPPER SEASON REOPENS TODAY

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:25:12 -0400

The recreational red snapper harvest season in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida reopens today (June 1, 2009).

Anglers may take two red snapper daily from Gulf waters during the open season; however, the captain and crew of for-hire vessels in the Gulf may not keep the recreational bag limit. The minimum size limit for recreational red snapper in the Gulf is 16 inches total length.

FWC ANNOUNCES 2009-2010 MANATEE DECAL ART WINNER

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:53:59 -0400

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received 86 art entries in the manatee decal contest for 2009-2010. The FWC announced on Monday that Deanna Parsons, an 11th grader at Rockledge High School in Brevard County, won the top honor of having her painting used in the design of the FWC's manatee decal this year.

FWC WILL HELP WITH SECURITY FOR VANDENBERG SINKING

Tue, 26 May 2009 11:13:13 -0400

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and other law enforcement agencies will escort the decommissioned military ship "Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg" on its final voyage, Tuesday, May 26, weather permitting. The following day, the ship will slip beneath the surface and settle on the ocean floor in 140 feet of water 6 miles south of Key West in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and will serve as an artificial reef.

2009 IFA REDFISH TOUR EVENT COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:21:57 -0400

LIZELLA, GEORGIA - Anglers from across the southeast and Gulf Coast region will converge on St. Augustine, Florida, on May 16 for the second IFA Redfish Tour Florida East Coast Division event of 2009. The event, hosted by Conch House Marina, is the second of three regular-season tournaments for the Florida East Coast Division, one of six divisions of IFA Redfish Tour events running from the Carolinas to Texas.

PENSACOLA'S FREE KIDS' FISHING CLINIC MAY 16

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:17:58 -0400

Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling an appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun, family outing are the objectives for the Pensacola Kids' Fishing Clinic.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Department of Environmental Protection, the Pensacola Recreational Fishermen's Association, Wal-Mart and the Sport Fish Restoration Program will present a free Kids' Fishing Clinic for children ages 4-14 on Saturday, May 16. Registration will be 8 a.m. - noon. The clinic will be at the new Plaza De Luna at the end of South Palafox Street, at the former site of the Bayfront Auditorium.

2009 COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR KAYAK FISHING CLASSIC RESULTS

Fri, 08 May 2009 22:24:23 -0400

Slam
1 - Roger Bump - 69.7" (27" Red, 26" Trout, 16.7" Flounder)
2 - Robert Murray - 65.75"
3 - Jon Ward - 60.5"
4 - Adam Boyd - 60.1"
5 - Daniel Hunter - 58.8"

Biggest Redfish
1 - John Chapman - 30.20"

ESPN OUTDOORS SALTWATER SERIES GOES OFFSHORE FOR SAILFISH TOURNEY

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:43:56 -0400

ESPN2 continues its May outdoors coverage and will be highlighted this week by the sixth episode of the ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series presented by TakeMeFishing.org. The telecast, which will feature the Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic, will air Sunday, May 10, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Host Jose Wejebe chronicles the season-ending Redbone Celebrity Tournament event and the culture of Islamorada, Florida.

FLORIDA BOATING FATALITIES DROP IN 2008

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:38:14 -0400

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the boating accident statistics for 2008, and fortunately, there were fewer boating fatalities last year. The reported 54 fatalities represent a 30-percent reduction from the 2007 statistics. While this is a step in the right direction, boaters shouldn't let their guard down, according to the FWC.