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POLK COUNTY, FL. – With deer hunting season underway in some parts of the state and opening soon in others, we wanted to provide the following tips for reporting your harvested deer using our new, convenient options. If you plan to use: The toll-free phone…
Read More Florida Tips for Logging and Reporting Harvested Deer
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – District land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population. Feral hogs, which are not native to Florida, can cause damage with their broad snouts and can…
Read More Like To Hog Hunt? 2020-2021 Permits Will Be Available Online
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced that a Florida landowner is being nationally recognized for his proactive conservation and environmental practices, and outstanding stewardship of fish and wildlife resources. The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies has…
Read More Florida Landowner Nationally Recognized for Conservation Efforts
HILLSBOROUGH, COUNTY, Fla. – Welcome to Angler Insider sharing the best spots and plots to catch fresh and saltwater gamefish each week in Central Florida. The Brief Weather: Cooler air and water temperatures. Moon: Steep new moon tides through the weekend. Bass: Keep up to five but…
Read More Central Florida Saltwater Freshwater Fishing Report for Sept 18th-Sept 24th
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public feedback from all interested parties on draft rules related to high-risk nonnative reptiles. Invasive species management is a high priority for the FWC because these animals negatively impact native fish and…
Read More FWC Seeking Feedback on Draft Invasive Species Rules
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Recreational bay scallop season harvest will close Sept. 25 in Gulf County through northwest Taylor County, and in Levy through Hernando counties. The last day harvest will be open is Sept. 24. Once these areas close, scallop harvest will not reopen…
Read More Bay Scallop Season to Close Sept. 25 In Several Areas
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Lionfish Challenge rewards lionfish harvesters with prizes for their lionfish removals. The participant who harvests the most lionfish will be crowned the Recreational Lionfish King/Queen and the Commercial Champion. The Challenge also has a tiered prize system that allows everyone…
Read More FWC Lionfish Challenge 2020 Update – Sept. 11
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla.- TrophyCatch Season 8 is drawing to a close, and September 30th is the registration deadline to be included in this year’s Phoenix Boats TrophyCatch bass boat drawing! If you have already registered for TrophyCatch you are automatically included in the random drawing.…
Read More Boat Drawing Deadline Sept. 30th ENTER TO WIN This Phoenix Bass Boat
CLEARWATER, Fla.- Welcome to Central Florida Angler Insider sharing the best spots and plots to catch fresh and saltwater gamefish each week in Central Florida. September 11th-17th 2020 The Brief Weather: Hot, humid, afternoon thunderstorms. Bass: Keep up to five but only one 16 inches or longer.…
Read More Central Florida Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Report with Bill Aucoin
September 5, 2020 by: Staff Report DIXIE COUNTY, Fla- The last day to recreationally harvest bay scallops in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County is Labor Day (Sept. 7, 2020). This includes all state waters from the Suwannee River to the Fenholloway River…
Read More Labor Day Last Day to Harvest Bay Scallops in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County