PAGE 12 - February 8, 2012
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Red drum, spotted seatrout
managementseatrout management changes made byFeb. 1
efforts changed the Florida Fish
Red drum and spotted
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at their November 2011 meeting will take
effect Feb. 1. Many of these changes mean more angling opportunities, including increased
recreational bag limits in some regions and longer spotted seatrout fishing seasons for com-
mercial fishermen. Changes affecting red drum include:
§ The creation of three management zones for red drum instead of one statewide manage-
ment area. The areas represent the northwest, northeast and southern sections of the state’s
waters;
§ Increasing from one to two the number of red drum that a recreational fisherman can take
per day in the Northeast and Northwest zones;
§ Establishing a statewide vessel limit of eight red drum;
§ Limiting the number of red drum that can be transported in a vehicle on land to six red
drum per person.
Changes affecting spotted seatrout include:
§ Redefining the areas where spotted seatrout are managed by splitting the state into four
management zones instead of three (see map);
§ The recreational season will be open year-round statewide (this includes the removal of
the February closure in northern Florida, and the November-through-December closure in
Our featured picture is Captain Archie Smith and Helen Smith with their limit of 2 Redfish
southern Florida);
each. The fish were caught with shrimp and cut mullet in the creeks above Yankeetown.
§ Raising the recreational bag limit in Northeast Florida from five to six;
Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises
§ Changing commercial seasons based on region – lengthening them from three months
to five months in the Northwest and Southwest zones (June 1 - Oct. 31 for both) and in the
is a not-for- profit organization which proudly supports the
Southeast region (May 1 - Sept. 30), and from three months to six months in the Northeast
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. We accept donations through
zone (June 1 - Nov. 30);
§ Allowing spotted seatrout to be sold 30 days after the close of the regional commercial
our four thrift stores throughout the state as well as accepting
season with the proper paperwork;
vehicles, boats or RVs. We in turn sell the donated items in our
§ Changing the commercial vessel limit to 150 when there are two commercially licensed
fishermen aboard.
thrift stores and the vehicles at our vehicle sales lot. The pro-
Both species’ rule changes are the result of a successful management strategy.
ceeds are used to support the Youth Ranches and their residen-
ational fishing opportunities. Other recreational red drum and spotted seatrout rules will
remain the same.
tial child care services. Our thrift stores are located in Live
Buddy & Fred’s Hardware
Oak, Crystal River, Dunedin and New Port Richey.
Established 1983
Please visit our website at www.sheriffsranchesenterprises.org
or to learn more about us and the Florida Sheriffs Youth
Monday - Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
Ranches, their website is www.floridasheriffsyouthranches.org.
Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
PHONE (352) 447-2600 WEBSITE buddyandfredshardware.com
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Located in Withlacoochee Plaza Next to Food Ranch
39 W. Hwy. 40 • Inglis, FL • (352) 447-5610
44 U.S. Hwy. 19 North • Inglis, FL
More Than A Bait Store
FEBRUARY MANAGER SPECIALS:
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We have a Clean Family Friendly Atmosphere
PLUS
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Valentine’s Sale on Select Case Knives
to experts. Large selection of Saltwater Tackle
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Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Todd Sumlin
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Construction, Inc.
Subs and Fried Chicken
Plant Manager
Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
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Now Open
10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Phone (352)447-2209
Dine-In
P.O. Box 519
or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)447-0218
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Inglis, FL. 34449
Randy Alumbaugh
50
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
Shell Gas
352-
Inglis, Florida