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The top minds in wetlands ecology, hydrology, and geology from across the world have spent half a century investigating Louisiana’s unprecedented, catastrophic coastal land loss. And, after poring through volumes of data, comparing maps, and […]
In the Gulf Coast, beachfront public piers draw all kinds of fishermen this time of year because they attract all kinds of fish. Pier fishing is very different from surf fishing in terms of how […]
Capt. Billy Miller reports good mixed bag fishing. Miller guided Brian Gray to a nice catch of triple tail, snook, reds and trout on a half day morning trip. Mackerel and kings are also available […]
The Obama administration marked a significant milestone in efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and seafood fraud internationally with the signing of the “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act,” on November […]
The 4th Annual Ocean Reef Beach Festival is once again coming to Pelican Beach Park in Satellite Beach, December 5th, 2015. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates every facet of our coastal lifestyle; surfing, fishing, beachcombing, eco-tourism […]
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and seafood fraud undermine the sustainability of U.S. and global seafood stocks and negatively impact general ecosystem health. At the same time, IUU fishing and fraudulent seafood products distort […]
The relevance of the Anglers for Conservation’s mission to ensure the survival of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) came up recently while talking with Duane Defreese, Ph.D. It was a logical topic, seeing that Duane […]
Federal funding to support agricultural conservation measures in the Bay watershed has fallen sharply since Congress approved a new Farm Bill last year, a development that has alarmed environmentalists, farm groups and state officials. The […]
NOAA has released a Guidance for Considering the Use of Living Shorelines, which outlines how we promote living shorelines as a shoreline stabilization technique. Along sheltered coasts, living shorelines can preserve and improve habitats and […]
Even though the hot days of summer fishing are a memory and fall is starting its march toward winter, mid-Atlantic anglers shouldn’t have to take their boats out of the water just yet. The best […]
You can buy a cast net for $25, but these are basically toys suitable only for catching a few minnows while you’re on vacation. Good nets start at about $125 and go up to more […]
The Northeast provides the ultimate striped bass habitat. The convergence of the warm Gulf Stream and the cool Labrador Current creates a uniquely fertile environment that sustains a large variety of baitfish both offshore and […]
Anglers For Conservation’s Chowder “Slow Down, Chow Down” Cook-Off has been given rave reviews and accolades since it joined the fun at the Ocean-Reef-Beach Festival in Satellite Beach. This year’s ORB Fest takes place, December 5th. Come take […]
During the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama today announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new national marine sanctuaries have been identified by NOAA for possible designation under […]
As a member of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Snapper/Grouper Advisory Panel, I feel it is important for me to address the implementation of the Snapper/Grouper Amendment 36 – Spawning Special Management Zones (SMZs). […]
Join Anglers for Conservation and some of Florida’s famous fishing elites as we spend an evening rejoicing and reflecting on the life we experience along our precious waters. This year’s fundraising party will be at the cozy Nyami […]
Harris Creek was once home to nearly 1,500 acres of Maryland’s best oyster reefs, but in recent decades its oyster population — like those in much of the Bay — had dramatically dwindled. When biologists […]
Thanks in part to a grant from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conversation Commission and the donation of secondary concrete materials, St. Lucie County made three successful artificial reef deployments this summer. More than 1,500 […]
Capt. Billy Miller has been wearing out his charters fishing the deep grass flats using white bait. Big Spanish mackerel to 5 pounds, speckled trout, mangrove snapper, gag grouper, bluefish, ladyfish and jack crevalles are […]
The FishAmerica Foundation has awarded $10,000 to the Save the Summer Flounder Fishery Fund (SSFFF), a non-profit organization whose mission is to safeguard and improve fishing access to summer flounder. FAF-SSFFFThe foundation’s grant will be […]
A coalition of environmental organizations on Tuesday will call for Maryland to consider an immediate moratorium on allowing more poultry houses to be built on the Eastern Shore. The groups are responding to a report […]
Fish may be evolving to swim faster so they can avoid capture in trawler nets, according to research. Scientists at the University of Glasgow found that fitter fish are better at evading nets. They said […]
I’m starting to see signs of fall in the gulf. A few weeks ago I was seeing mostly Spanish mackerel and ladyfish feeding on small bait. Now the cobia, sharks and jacks have shown up […]
Permit like warm weather, so the permit season in my region typically runs from late spring into early fall, so like from May through September. It’s all based on water temperatures. Once the water temperatures […]
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Lucky you, you’ve found a school of striper’s well within casting range and feeding aggressively. You set yourself up with high hopes as you make your first cast. After a few crank of the reel […]
On a brilliant summer day in late July, the Buzzards Bay Coalition and array of partners celebrated the largest land conservation effort in the Buzzards Bay watershed in 25 years. The festivities took place at […]
Fisheries are an economic and employment engine in Alaska, with the commercial and recreational sectors generating $4.8 billion in sales impacts and 61,000 jobs in 2012. However, invasive species, or species that are introduced to […]
Redfish are gathering in big schools as they do each fall. Incoming high tide bring them close to the mangrove shore lines. As the tides drop out the redfish schools will move away from the […]
John Unkart has been relied upon for years to keep readers informed about cutting-edge tips and tactics to help fishermen catch more fish. Here is a collection of true-life fishing adventures from shallow bay to […]
Last year BTT, in collaboration with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), initiated a three year genetics study looking at the connectivity of bonefish populations in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic. Determining the […]
Biscayne National Park’s plan to close over 10,000 acres to recreational fishing is the latest example of a broader issue of public waters being unnecessarily closed. Fortunately, Congress has stepped in with a bipartisan bill […]
The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources has certified two state fishing records this week. The records were certified at a Tuesday meeting. John Cuevas, of Pass Christian, set the convention tackle record
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Night time fishing is a good way to beat the summer heat and Tampa Bay offers many opportunities. Dock lights attract bait fish that attract other fish like speckled trout, redfish, snook, ladyfish and more.
Countless anglers leaving from Grand Isle and Port Fourchon in the late-spring and summer venture to Elmer’s Island, and the adjacent Fourchon Beach, each year in search of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, and the occasional […]
That’s probably not what the early California explorers originally said (or thought) during the height of the gold rush in 1849. Sand, not gold, has since become one of the world’s most precious and finite […]
REACTOR, maker of the worlds’ most durable and progressive sport watches, has designed its new Poseidon Titanium watch to meet the unique needs of water sports enthusiasts including boaters, fishermen and divers. The Poseidon Titanium
July on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida equates to hot daily temperatures and hot fishing. Although the fishing in July can be hot, two different natural events can play a roll in it’s quality, and […]
Scallop season has opened up and reports from the Crystal River/Homosassa area say the crop is looking good. The traditional hotspots in that area are the end of the Rock Island Channel, around the Bird […]
Seems like no matter how big your boat, there’s never enough storage. In fact, the bigger the boat, the more essentials you need for a day on the water. From PFDs to extra clothing, rain […]
The creative folks at Inventive Fishing have done a great job of explaining H.R. 1335 – a bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Magnuson-Stevens is the primary law governing saltwater fisheries management in the U.S. […]
A groundbreaking new survey of Texas’ artificial reefs by the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation (CSSC) at the Harte Research Institute (HRI) for Gulf of Mexico Studies has found a potential “sweet spot” where […]
Next week, marine fisheries management will be the focus of Congress. Don’t assume your Representative will cast his or her vote in favor of recreational fishing – ask them to do so today. Bill H.R. […]
The Skyway bridge is one of the longest artificial reefs in the world. Spanning over 4 miles, the pilings and structure are a natural habitat for fish of all kinds. Fishing there is terrific either […]
Billfish species including blue and white marlin, sailfish and spearfish, make significant contributions to the Caribbean economies, livelihoods and food security through two very distinct fisheries- commercial and recreational.
I had the pleasure of joining Capt. Scott Moore and fishing legend Capt. Bobby Buswell on a Homosassa fishing trip to celebrate Moore’s birthday. We were hosted by Jim Warren and his son Cody and […]
The fishing industry hailed a decision by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission last week to increase the allowable catch numbers for menhaden, an oily forage fish in the Chesapeake Bay. The commission increased by […]
REACTOR, maker of the worlds’ most durable and progressive sport watches, has designed its new Poseidon Titanium watch to meet the unique needs of water sports enthusiasts including boaters, fishermen and divers. The Poseidon Titanium […]
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