Red snapper buy-in: When states agree, the feds should listen
Written by Bob Shipp
In all likelihood there have never been as many Gulf Red Snapper in recorded history. In spite of these soaring populations, a broken system of federal management is precluding what would otherwise be a robust and sustainable economic driver to a regional economy in desperate need of a break.
Last year the recreational season was limited to 9 days in federal waters and this year's season is 10 days. Just 10 days with only a single weekend -- for anglers in their own boats to catch perhaps the most popular offshore fish in the Gulf.
A Recreational offshore permit is mandatory to possess red snapper and other offshore species. Follow this link http://www.wlf.la.gov/rolp for instructions on how to download it for FREE.
New Invasive Chocolate Surgeonfish Captured in Florida
Written by Daniel Xu | OutdoorHub
The US Geological Survey (USGS) recently updated its database on invasive species after a living specimen of Acanthurus pyroferus, commonly known as chocolate surgeonfish.