Written by Benjamin Colona Sunday, 27 March 2011 12:34
The fog was less intense than it has been this morning which made the water a bit more choppy, but the fish were there and so were Rob Baker and I. Slipped in a bit after safe light and went to work.
Rob took the lead down the shoreline and
Written by Carli Segelson, FWC Wednesday, 06 January 2010 19:25
FWC Releases Preliminary 2009 Manatee Mortality Data
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute documented 429 manatee carcasses in state waters in 2009. A combination of
Written by Bob Wattendorf, Jason Dotson, Marty Mann and Allen Martin Thursday, 03 March 2011 16:44
The prespawn period for Florida largemouth bass can produce some of the most exciting fishing of the year, and 2011 has certainly started out exciting.
Since bass tune into environmental triggers such as day length, lunar cycle and especially, water
Written by Scott Paterna Friday, 30 April 2010 06:20
Written by Benjamin Colona Monday, 28 February 2011 09:42
Most of my excursions have been top secret lately so I haven't been posting but today was an exception. I hit the back end of AH today at Surf and Sand with high hopes of all day topwater action.
There was a light south breeze with just a ripple
Written by Patricia Behnke, FWC Wednesday, 06 January 2010 18:58
Adaptation and Mitigation Motivate Wildlife Managers
Despite some of the drama that emerged during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December, the leaders of the world’s major polluters – Brazil, India,
Written by Mary Katherine Westmark Sunday, 27 February 2011 16:22
Korean War buddies Jake Chapman who lives in Iowa and Grady Phelps, a Plantation Security Officer, try to get together each year to visit and do a little Gulf Fishing out of Shell Point with Major Alan Lamarche.Grady and Jake served
Written by Carol Keyser, FWC Wednesday, 06 January 2010 18:44
Written by Rodney Barreto, Chairman, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Friday, 18 February 2011 09:07
Thus far in 2011, the stars are aligned for bass anglers and fishing in general. Tournaments showcase record- and near-record-breaking catches, and we’re hearing from around the state about big bass and impressive catch numbers.
On Lake Kissimmee,
Written by Jessica Basham, FWC Wednesday, 06 January 2010 18:33
Northern Cardinal's Color Brightens Winter
Happy New Year!
Most gardens and woods look faded and empty in winter. We don’t see as many animals as we do in summertime. The cold air makes animals seek warmth under leaves, logs or low-lying
Written by Benjamin Colona Monday, 31 January 2011 12:31
Rob Baker of TNT Hideaway and I headed to the water again today. So we headed out in different directions and looked for some fish.
Before I even got a cast out, Rob connected with a SWEET flounder stretching to a whopping 18.5 inches and all
Written by Jessica Basham, FWC Sunday, 06 December 2009 21:15
Squirrels are Nature's Acrobats
Bounding from tree limb to tree limb, running up and down and all around, chattering and squeaking, the gray squirrel plays endlessly through the treetops.
There are many things to learn about this energetic
Written by Bob Wattendorf, FWC Thursday, 27 January 2011 11:07
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) freshwater fisheries biologists from across the state recently weighed in to suggest fishing sites that novice to expert anglers might want to try out in 2011 for a variety of species.
Written by Patricia Behnke, FWC Tuesday, 01 December 2009 16:26
Federal Grant Dollars Benefit Florida's Wildlife
Good news for the country’s wildlife came out of Washington in October. Congress allotted an additional $15 million to the federal State and Tribal Wildlife Grant program and lowered
Written by Benjamin Colona Sunday, 23 January 2011 21:25
Hit the salt with Bakertize once again at around noon time waiting for the sun to warm up the shallows.
We slip in at a relatively low tide and cast the shoreline in a HEAVY wind. We immediately see reds, trout, and hundreds of sheephead but
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