February 9, 2012

Some of Florida’s commercial fishermen will soon have more fishing opportunities, thanks to changes made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its Wednesday, Feb. 8, Commission meeting. Management changes will be made to the king mackerel harvest in southern Florida and the oyster harvest in Apalachicola Bay. Commercial king mackerel fishers

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Feb. 8 to change how gag grouper is managed in Gulf of Mexico state waters (excluding Monroe County). The decision, which came during day two of the three-day February Commission meeting, will achieve consistency with federal management efforts while potentially providing a region-specific recreational season in

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved two boating safety zones proposed by staff. The Commission approved two rule amendments, contingent upon supporting resolutions from both counties, which will create slow-speed, minimum-wake zones in Monroe and Volusia counties. “The zones are designed to enhance boating safety in both areas by slowing

Instructors teach basic archery safety and technique The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will offer a spring youth archery clinic to individuals who want to learn basic archery skills and spend time outdoors. The class will include fundamental archery instruction, use of various types of equipment and supervised shooting time at a selection of

This fishing report if provided by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Rory’s Tips: Okay, once this weather front passes, grab your ultra-light rods and head to Alamo Lake — IT’S CRAPPE TIME. According to Stew Kohnke, our Alamo Lake wildlife manager (and one of my favorite fishing partners when he doesn’t outfish me too