New rules regarding shore-based shark fishing in Florida went into effect on July 1. The new rules are intended to increase survival of released sharks, improve information gathering for the fishery and address some of the public safety concerns related to the fishery. These new rules, which were endorsed by the Sharkophile editorial team, include: […]
FWC moves forward with regulations for shore-based shark fishing
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved draft changes to the state’s shark fishing regulations during its winter meetings in St. Augustine. Among the new FWC draft rules that were approved to move to a final vote: Creating a mandatory, no-cost, annual shore-based shark fishing permit. Prohibiting chumming when fishing for any […]
Florida FWC seeks public input on shore-based shark fishing
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted in April to draft new rules for anglers who target shark from shorelines, including restrictions to limit the practice, like banning shark fishing from public beaches and piers, prohibiting certain tackle that can be used to target the fish and issuing of permits for those who wish […]