FWC lists regional enforcement actions
In the most recent regional report by Florida Fish and Wildlife, they listed enforcement actions in the July 11, 2024 report: Wildlife: Officers Lejarzar and Hardgrove were on patrol when they observed a vessel fishing within the boundaries of a closed critical wildlife area. The island was covered with nesting birds. It was also determined […]
Boys’ lives transformed by faith at Gator Wilderness Camp
Electronics at outdoors-geared boarding school
Gator Wilderness Camp School in Punta Gorda is a residential Christian program for boys ages 11-15 with behavioral issues. Typ…
Lee County maintains flood discounts
Lee County was notified Friday, July 19, that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts at this…
Florida population at 23 million makes waterway challenge
BY VAN HUBBARD
I understand that with our increased numbers fishing will not be as easy ever again. Millions of new participants, fewer fish and numerous regulations, plus h…
Florida bass now named Micropterus nigricans
Genetics studies confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed for a long time.
Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name. The American Fisheries…
Turtle report: Not at loggerheads about whether it’s a loggerhead
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Almost daily on my turtle patrols, I’m approached by someone on the beach with questions about sea turtles and what we do for them. Two of t…
EcoWatch: Sharks are Necessary to the Survival of Oceans
“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments. Understanding these interactions and conserving thes…