During the week of June 21 through 27, Officers Hartzog and Forbes were conducting patrol on Apalachicola River near Abercrombie Boat Ramp and observed a vessel with fishing gear returning to the ramp. The officers conducted a resource inspection revealing a large amount of flathead catfish on the deck and in coolers. After finding several…
Florida-Friendly Landscaping has created a new award to honor homeowners who install and maintain yards that help protect Florida’s water and natural resources. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Natural recognition is an alternative to the Silver and Gold tiers of the landscaping program’s current recognitions and focuses on plants and gardening methods that can thrive with minimal…
We are getting good reports on mahi. I spoke with a local, Dave Mason, who has been fishing the weed lines around the 80-foot mark. Live bait will give you a great chance, or try some lures such as Island Lures and C&H Lures. Capt. Pete Barwick of Bounty Bay PSJ Charters stopped in last…
During the week of June 7 through 13, Officer Butts conducted a resource inspection in Gulf County on two individuals fishing at a local bridge and discovered an undersized red drum, spotted seatrout, and flounder. He also conducted a resource inspection on two individuals fishing at a local bridge and discovered two undersized red drum….
Red snapper bite continues to improve with limits being caught as our local guides continue to outperform themselves. Kingfish have started showing up. Try trolling spoons when they are feeding on the surface. Topwater plugs such as a Rapala Magnum or Yo Zuri TopKnock Pencil should be your first choice. Local fisherman CJ Young had…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is applauding Governor Ron DeSantis for his commitment to supporting and bolstering the mission of safeguarding Florida’s natural resources in the 2024-25 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget. Budget highlights include: “Under Governor DeSantis’ bold leadership, Florida remains one of the nation’s premier destinations for top-tier fishing and unique…
The red snapper have definitely been showing off, with several limits being caught. The local offshore captains have been making it look easy. Capt. Pete Barwick of Bounty Bay Charters has them dialed in. Capt. Jason Williams of Chasin Dreams Charters had another great week as well. Cigar minnows, and cut bait are getting it…
During the week of April 26 through May 2, Officers Nelson, Hartzog, L. McLeod, Johnson II, and Allen observed a commercial vessel trawling while they were on night patrol on Apalachicola Bay in Franklin County. The officers stopped the vessel to conduct a resource and turtle excluder device (TED) inspection, during which the commercial anglers…
This time of year, all eyes are on red snapper. With the highly anticipated season opening this month red snapper have not disappointed; our local offshore captains have been limiting out nearly every trip. Cigar minnows as well as pilchards will be your go-to bait, cut mullet also works. You will want to find structure….
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sharing the annual reminder that juvenile black bears might be seen in unexpected areas as they leave their mothers’ home ranges in search of new locations of their own to settle down. Spring also marks a general increase in activity for bears after limited movements in winter. …
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