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Amberjack Harvest Closes June 1 in Florida Gulf State Waters

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state waters closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1. Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable greater amberjack populations and improve these fisheries for the future. Learn more about recreational fishing at MyFWC.com/Fishing by clicking on “Saltwater” and “Recreational […]

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Gulf Council Meeting Report

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Point Clear, Alabama, January 26–29, 2015, to discuss a number of fishery issues, including regional management for recreational red snapper and red snapper allocation. Here are some of the actions taken by the Council last week. Red Snapper Update: The Council heard an update on the […]

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Triggerfish and Amberjack Seasons to Open in Gulf of Mexico

Recreational harvest and commercial harvest for grey triggerfish and greater amberjack will reopen in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, August 1, 2013 in Gulf State and federal waters. The gray triggerfish season closed on June 10 this year in accord with new fisheries management measures. The season will close June 1, 2014, as well. […]

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