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Florida’s turkey hunters have an advantage over most turkey hunters across the nation. Without leaving the state, they can hunt…»

Spanish mackerel are showing up in unprecedented numbers along the southwest Florida coast. Photo by Frank Sargeant.

Spanish mackerel in Florida waters are thicker than tourists on the beaches these days, and the once-seasonal species has become…»

Capt. Jimbo Keith finds plenty of summertime redfish around the outer islands at Cedar Key. Photo by Bud Reiter.

It’s hard to find a “bad” place to fish the briny water in north Florida this month. But, as is…»

The Sunshine State is loaded with golf course ponds, many of which hold a variety of game fish. Photo by Bob McNally.

There’s a young man and his wife in Jacksonville who are living the dream of most married Floridians. They have…»

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Remember those urban legends about pet reptiles that were flushed and grew to be enormous? Looks like some of them…»

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Here’s a look at some of best bets for Florida bass in April. Regardless of which you choose to fish, you won’t be disappointed.

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It doesn’t make much difference whether your post-trip goal is a tasty fish fry, or a picture of you conquering a glamorous trophy species; you’ll find it all here.

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When bass flock to the shallows for their spawn it can be a hot time for fishing. Here are some top spots for Florida bass.

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Winter in Florida isn’t quite like winter in most other parts of the country. We have some days when the…»

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Super-sized snake punches tag on 76-pound nanny.

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In some parts of the state, deer season already has arrived. If you didn’t have a chance to locate a…»

Capt. Mike Smith shows off an average-sized snook, which are plentiful in the mangrove maze of Pine Island Sound. Photo by Polly Dean.

When it comes to fishing, the sun certainly does shine a lot in Florida. After all, our huge peninsula state…»

Mark Nichols displays the kind of snook that can be taken from the beaches in the summer months. Photo courtesy of DOA Lures.

Every time I go beach snooking, I am reminded of the time that Ted Turner ran his America’s Cup yacht…»

The 12-foot, 1,006 pound mako took up a large part of the deck!

There were no bail outs needed for seven Florida bankers who landed a whopper of a fish — a 12-foot-long,…»

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by Carolee Boyles. School will be out soon and the summer holidays upon us. It’s time to plan your vacation,…»

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This southwest Florida destination offers a varied fishery with something for virtually every angling taste. Join the author as he explores the Charlotte Harbor action in May.

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Here’s a look at three options in the Sunshine State that usually go underreported. Let’s go fishing for bream, crappie and peacock bass!

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For first-time anglers, tackling the peacock bass in the Miami area calls for some adjustments in fishing tactics. Here’s what this action is like.

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Virtually anywhere you turn in Florida has some good largemouth action to offer. But these waters should be the cream of the crop in 2011.

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Now officially certified, fish weighed 9.6 pounds and measured 24-inches long.

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FWC formed the Internet Crimes Unit last year to target offenders who are using cyberspace to unlawfully harvest or commercialize Florida’s natural resources.

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From the Perdido River to Biscayne Bay the Sunshine State holds a wealth of fishing options. Here’s a look at three dozen of the best.

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With hunting seasons open and great fishing abounding, it’s a tough decision as to what to do this month. Here are some suggestions for Sunshine State action this winter.

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Trophy deer can show up anyplace in Florida, but some areas are in a class by themselves for producing big whitetails. Here, Florida Game & Fish takes an in-depth look at what parts of the state are best for trophy bucks.

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Deer can be found in every corner of Florida, but some areas produce far more whitetails than others. Here’s an in-depth look at the best places in which to bag a deer this fall…