Back in 1994, Floridians voted overwhelming in favor of a constitutional amendment outlawing most types of commercial net fishing in state waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has done a good job stopping poachers, thanks in part to alert anglers and boaters who raise the alarm when illegal activity is taking place in local waters. [...]
Want to do something to help save the planet? Take a kid fishing. That may seem like a stretch to some of you, but studies have shown that children who are brought up to respect and enjoy the outdoors will most likely carry those ethics into adulthood. If you don’t know how to get started, [...]
Back in 1994, Floridians voted overwhelming in favor of a constitutional amendment outlawing most types of commercial net fishing in state waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has done a good job stopping poachers, thanks in part to alert anglers and boaters who raise the alarm when illegal activity is taking place in local waters. [...]
The most exciting release was that of the injured wood stork we have been caring for since early May; two deer also were released in eastern Lee County.
Recreational and commercial harvest seasons for spiny lobster in Florida are set to reopen soon. The special two-day spiny lobster sport season comes first, July 29-30 this year, followed by the regular lobster season Aug. 6-March 31.
