Everglades restoration began as an ambitious public-works project when then-President Bill Clinton and former Gov. Jeb Bush held out hope that the federal and state governments could find a way to revive one of the world’s exotic natural treasures. How well it all ends depends on the leadership of Gov. Scott, and his vision of […]
Flip Pallot speaks at the Orlando stop of the Fly Fishing Film Tour Over 200 people turned out for the 2013 Fly Fishing Film Tour event this year at the Orlando Science Center. The event was presented by Hell’s Bay Boatworks, Orlando Outfitters and Mosquito Creek Outdoors and was kicked off by Flip Pallot speaking […]
Ft. Pierce, Florida, May 28, 2013 – Maverick Boat Company and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have announced a collaborative arrangement for 2013. For each Maverick skiff sold effective February 1st, 2013, Maverick Boat Company is donating $250 to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. Each donation includes a membership in Bonefish & Tarpon Trust for the new […]
(l-r) Craig Jansen, Mick Kolassa, Capt John Moore, Chuck Hemingway Belize River Lodge’s second annual tagging challenge was a huge success! Despite daily high winds of 20+ knots and frequent cloudy skies genetic samples were collected from 8 tarpon and a total of 71 bonefish were tagged. The 71 tagged bonefish more than doubles last year’s […]
As reported in Flylife Magazine the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a permit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizing construction of the third and final pump station for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project – a major milestone for Everglades restoration. In partnership with the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be celebrating a saltwater license-free fishing day June 1 and a freshwater license-free fishing day June 8 by partaking in several events the first week of June. License-free fishing days are a great opportunity for Florida’s residents and visitors to cast a line into the water […]
On June 12, in the morning of their meeting in Lakeland, FL, the members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will take their final vote on the proposed regulations to make tarpon and bonefish catch and release in the state of Florida. Although that seems like a no-brainer to many, a positive outcome […]
Craig Pittman writes in the Tampa Bay Times about restoration efforts in Everglades National Park. “Eighty-five years ago, work crews built a dam across the Everglades and called it the Tamiami Trail. The two-lane highway, completed in 1928, blocked most of the flow of the River of Grass just as it began trickling into what […]
For Immediate Release May 16th, 2013 Contact: Alex Lovett-Woodsum; alex@bonefishtarpontrust.org 617.872.4807 BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST STUDY FINDS ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FLORIDA KEYS FLATS FISHERY TO BE OVER $460 MILLION Commissioned by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Dr. Tony Fedler has conducted the first study exploring the impact of the Florida Keys Flats Fishery on the […]
With changes to Everglades National Park management on the horizon, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust has been working collaboratively with Everglades National Park and the greater angling community (including the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association and Sandy Moret) to serve as a median of information for proposed adjustments to the Everglades National Park General Management Plan. […]
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