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Have you just caught that trophy bass or killed that huge buck? Have you returned from the hunting, fishing, or outdoors trip of a lifetime or the trip from you know where? Share your photos and stories with our readers. More ... NOAA’s Fisheries Service today outlined a plan to establish annual catch limits designed to help restore federally managed marine fish stocks. Annual catch limits are the amount of each type of fish allowed to be caught in a year and are required by the 2007 amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. More ... Within the first six hours, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) sold 4,555 alligator hunt permits, despite a computer programming glitch. More ... Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun, family outing are the objectives for the Fernandina Beach Kids’ Fishing Clinic. More ... "Coral snakes are often misidentified with king snakes and milk snakes, which mimic the coral snake’s pattern," said Shannon Wiyda, an FWC law enforcement investigator. "Coral snakes are not aggressive and have a poor delivery method for injecting venom. Most bites occur because of accidental handling resulting from misidentification or while engaged in an activity like gardening." More ... Promoting safety and awareness along our beaches this summer, Florida is recognizing June 1 – 7, 2008, as Rip Current Awareness Week, promoting education and understanding of rip tides in our coastal waters. More ... |
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