'Newspg12.indd' by The Newscaster

Gag grouper will open for recreational harvest in most state and all federal Gulf of

Mexico waters June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31.

Monroe County is excluded from this season because it follows the Atlantic state

season. Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor and Jefferson counties are also excluded from this open-

ing because they have their own season from April 1-June 30. The Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission (FWC) will be discussing extending this shorter four-county sea-

son at the July Commission meeting in Orlando. Learn more or comment on these changes

at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.

Gulf state waters are from shore to 9 nautical miles. Federal waters begin where

state waters end and extend to 200 nautical miles.

The minimum size limit for gag grouper in Gulf waters is 24 inches total length,

and the daily bag limit is two fish per person within the four-grouper-per-person aggregate

Fort Island Beach Boat Ramp is Open for Business

The Fort Island Beach Boat Ramp and floating dock in Citrus County are fully

operational as of Thursday, May 25 after suffering major damage during Hurricane Hermine

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: d

Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.c

The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters will close on

June 1. Snook is also currently closed for harvest in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters,

and will reopen for harvest in Atlantic and Gulf state and federal waters Sept. 1.

Unique to the region, snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing



Capital of thehe Newscaster

T World. Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida's valuable snook pop-

ulations and improve the fishery for the future. Snook can be caught and released during the



, Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, Hernando, Holder, Citrus Springs, Bevely Hills & Floral City

closed season, but anglers should use proper handling methods.

Trophy #2, Weight 9 lbs. 6 oz: This largemouth bass caught on the Citrus County side of Lake Rousseau,

Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446 · PHONE: (352) 489-4588 FAX: (352) 727-362-4788

  

orrection: .c a story ews astera rehabilitation · the May 24th cas the credit should April 5, is one of Gregs' entries in the FWC's ongoing (through Sept. 30) TrophyCatch program's fifth

· thehealthcasterInom · naboutcmanateerchives.com inhistory.newsissueterarchives.com

season. It's length is 25.7 inches, and its girth is 12 inches. Everyone who registers in the program is

aster1@gbeenl.com to:om) · dFranklinewscaster@gmail.com theebbie) Conservation automatically included in a drawing for a PhoenixPro bassandtrailer,a200Mercury

819  boat   with  hp 

have mai given (T President ebbien Delano Roosevelt creating (D Civilian

outboard, MotorGuide trolling motor and Power-Pole. For  to  in   

 details and  register  the TrophyCatch

Corp. that led to the creation of the Florida Park Service. The information/correction was

supplied by the Homosassa Wildlife State park.

      

program, visit www.TrophyCatchFlorida.com



BUDDY & FRED'S HARDWARE

Captains Cove Outfitter

   

1983 to 2017 - Ou r 34thYe ar!

39 W. Hwy. 40 · Inglis, FL · (352) 447-5610



Food Ranch Plaza · 44 U.S. Hwy. 19 N. · Inglis, FL

3 52 - 4 47 - 26 0 0 · Bu d d yAn d Fr eds H a rd w ar e. co m

Open M-Sa 5:45-6pm Sun. 5:45-5pm



HOURS: MON.-FRI. 8am-6pm · SAT. 8am-4pm · SUN. 9am-4pm

Mre A 

 o  Than Bait Store

Dock · Boat · RV · BBQ · Kitchen · Gifts · Hardware · Plumbing · Electrical · Gardening · Patio

Even bait

though we have a great  selection!

STORE STOCK ONLY·SALE EXPIRES 6-30-17

In-Stock Items May Vary Slightly From These Pictures.

Keep your Gear up to



With Shimano Rods &Reels 

 





   



  

   

All Our Staff are Fishermen

Local Guides Available

We have a Clean Family Friendly Atmosphere

    

Top Qualityrods & for beginners

     reels

UP TO 50% SAVINGS

Twist Lock - 30 amto selectionof Saltwater Tackle 

 experts.Large  

  

Over 50% Savings









Voters of Citrus E SALES



Fiskars Lopper - $12.99



You can make raFdifference.99



Gerber Knives CLOSEOUT

   

Join Todayto 50% Savings



For info please Dock Side Power Cords

visit our website:

WAERFOTnitlooe Rier!

T RN o W ache  v

h  c    

   

email: lwvcc2013@gmail.com vings

1.acrsRBfor only

5   e  , 2B  / 2  A     