Blair Wickstrom

Hunter Ledbetter of Key West dived 40 spots along Monroe County to remove 1,541 lionfish. (Photo: FWC) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) annual Lionfish Challenge has come to an end, achieving record participation and lionfish ... See more

A Goliath grouper caught in St. Lucie County in 2023 was harvested during the FWC's March 1 through May 31 period. There is a slot limit and a the harvested fish must by tagged and collected to collect FWC data. Only 200 grouper are harvested each year. S... See more

Bows are more than capable of bringing down game in Florida. (Photo: Tim L. Lewis) Florida's hunting season is long compared to many states. Bowhunters enjoy even more time afield. In fact, for Floridians willing to travel the state, hunting deer with a b... See more

Bay scallop fettuccine with walnuts and ricotta. (Photo: Maggie Rosaine) Bay Scallop Fettuccine with Walnuts and Ricotta Fresh bay scallops are hard to beat, especially if you harvest them yourself. We make our once a year, multi-day adventure to the Big ... See more

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission certified a new Florida state record for a jaguar guapote, one of 30 freshwater nonnative species established in South Florida canals and waterways. Angler Xzavier Peon, 16, caught the fish in Westwood... See more