Michael Lee is caught literally behind the scenes as he films another segment of the all-new Florida Sportsman Best Boat series.This shoot features the 24-foot Bay Boats, captured off Marco Island, FL. In the lineup are Blue-Wave, Everglades and EdgeWater.

The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. This closure occurs each year during the species’ peak spawning season to help protect and sustain Florida’s valuable stone crab resource.

Scientists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have uncovered a new species of black bass in the southeastern United States. Scientists have proposed naming the new species the Choctaw bass and recommended the scientific name ofMicropterus haiaka.

Raymarine Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, is pleased to announce new additions to its team of Pro Ambassadors for 2013.

Bigger isn’t always better, that’s the case with the new Bare Bones built by Airborn Inflatable Boats. Touted as the world’s first inflatable flats boat; the Bare Bones packs down to the size of a large suitcase.

Spoil the reed and spare the fish. Let’s face it. Dropping even the smallest anchor in a tidal creek or wilderness canal can turn off the fish. Whether it’s the splash, or simply because fish sense your presence, they can be frightened by anchors, particularly in tight quarters.

The advantage of purchasing a custom boat is that it’s built exactly to your personal specifications. And there was no more proof to that statement than at the 2013 Young Boats Owners’ Tournament, held May 4 at Crystal River.

If you haven’t been seeing the quantity or quality of game you’d like, you may want to consider applying for a special-opportunity hunt. For the past 16 years, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has offered these unique fall-season hunts for deer, wild hog and released quail on the best of the state’s public hunting lands. Maybe it’s time you look into getting in on the action and experience the hunt of a lifetime.

Women are invited to explore the finest of fishing at the next “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” seminar, hosted May 10-12 at the Pirates Cove Resort & Marina, 4307 SE Bayview St. in Stuart. “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” is a national organization dedicated to attracting more women to sport fishing and promoting conservation and responsible angling.

Here’s your chance to show your fly casting abilities. Salt or Fresh water and support for our local wounded warriors. All proceeds from this event will stay locally to help our veterans in Our Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing programs here in NW Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a free hunter safety course on May 4 and 5 from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Students will learn about hunting laws, safe gun handling and hunter ethics/responsibility, among other topics, before taking the final test. The course also includes live-firing instruction on a shooting range.

Treat the lure like it’s a flat-sided rock and you want to skip it across a lake; get that bait low and keep it low.

On April 27th 2013, The Bass Fishing Kids tournament trail stopped off at John Prince Park. The weather made for a perfect day to catch some fish. There were a total of 31 fish caught.

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Kayaker Jerry McBride recounts his camping trip to the Everglades, just in time for you to plan one for yourself. Included are photos and planning tips to make your trip a success.

On Thursday, April 18, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved staff recommendations for potential revisions to boating safety zones in Pinellas county.