Keep Florida Fishing News
Red Snapper – Chefs push half-baked fisheries agenda
By David Cresson, HoumaToday.com, February 2, 2018
More than one way to manage the nation’s fisheries
By John Brownlee, Washington Examiner, Jan 22, 2018
Protecting recreational fishing in our oceans means promoting the Illinois economy
By Alex Holtschulte, The State Journal-Register, December 1, 2017
Fourth Graders Eligible for Free Christmas Trees on National Forests
U.S. Forest Service, November 17, 2017
Atlantic States’ Vote on Management of Critical Forage Fish Opens Door for Better Study
By Jennifer Byerly, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, November 14, 2017
NOVA Halts Longline Research
The Billfish Foundation, September 27, 2017
Ed Killer: Red snapper changes a good sign
By Ed Killer, TC Palm, August 26, 2017
Let’s Get Modern!
By Karl Wickstrom, Florida Sportsman, August 24, 2017
Federal decision threatens swordfish, baffles conservationists
By Jeff Angers, Florida Today, August 23, 2017
Federal Decision to Allow Longline Fishing Threatens Atlantic Swordfish
By Ellen Peel, Sport Fishing Magazine, August 15, 2017
Time to Update Fisheries Management
By Mike Leonard, Sport Fishing Magazine, July 26, 2017
ASA: why restoration of the Everglades matters to us all
Angling International, July 2017 Issue (Pages 17-18)
Florida Senate President Highlights Importance of Florida’s Recreational Fishing Industry
The Apopka Voice, July 11, 2017
Industry leaders and FWC begin R3 Initiative
Boating Industry, July 11, 2017
Industry supports new fishery council appointments
Soundings Trade Only, June 29, 2017
Groups seek more Everglades restoration funding
Soundings Trade Only, June 28, 2017
Red Snapper Season Rescued
By Duwayne Escobedo, Inweekly, June 21, 2017
The Morning Show with Preston Scott
Radio Interview with Kellie Ralston on Gulf Red Snapper Season Extension, Segment: 41:45-46:40
100.7 WFLA and 94.5 WFLA, June 16, 2017
Feds agree to longer red snapper season
By Bruce Ritchie, POLITICO Florida, June 14, 2017
Federal Red Snapper Season Extends Through Labor Day
By Devin Golden, Sport Fishing Magazine, June 14, 2017
Federal bill is a game-changer for recreational anglers
By Greg Lentine, TCPalm, June 13, 2017
Fishing Capital of the World offers two license-free fishing weekends
By Terry Roen, Orlando Rising, June 2, 2017
The Outdoors Show
Radio Interview with Kellie Ralston on the Modern Fish Act
1010 XL and 92.5 FM Jax Sports Radio, May 27, 2017
The Morning Show with Preston Scott
Radio Interview with Kellie Ralston on the Modern Fish Act, Segment: 69:10-79:33
100.7 WFLA and 94.5 WFLA, May 23, 2017
Rep. Brian Mast wants feds to pay for massive algae problems they caused
By Kyle Feldscher, Washington Examiner, May 10, 2017
Scott signs Everglades reservoir bill
By Bruce Ritchie, POLITICO Florida, May 9, 2017
Snapper Fishing Takes a Hit With Super-Short Season
By David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, May 8, 2017
Florida Senators Call For Federal Government To Extend Red Snapper Season
WKRG.com, May 4, 2017
Negron’s Everglades rescue reservoir passes House, heads to governor
By Tony Doris, Palm Beach Post, May 2, 2017
2017 Gulf Red Snapper Season Announced for Florida
By Devin Golden, Sport Fishing, April 21, 2017
Florida Congressman Wants to Declare State of Emergency for Algal Blooms
Fishing Tackle Retailer, April 20, 2017
Boating and Fishing coalition praises Daniel Webster for Modern Fish Act
By Frank Torres, The Orlando Political Observer, April 6, 2017
Dealers need to join the fight for recreational anglers
By Norm Schultz, Trade Only Today, March 21, 2017
Florida fishery council nominations gain endorsement
Trade Only Today, March 15, 2017
Gulf Scandal Looms for South Atlantic
By Jeff Angers, Sport Fishing Magazine, February 23, 2017
FWC’s Wildlife Management Areas Celebrate 75 Years Wild
The Fishing Wire, February 16, 2017
Spread of lionfish in Gulf of Mexico is threat to reef fisheries
By Nova Southeastern University, Science Daily, February 14, 2017
U.S. Senate Passage of Outdoor REC Act Positive for Florida
By Carol Bareuther, All at Sea Magazine, February 11, 2017
Francis Rooney talks water during Fort Myers stop
By Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Florida Politics, February 9, 2017
Florida Everglades Restoration Remains Priority for Lawmakers
By Doug Olander, Sport Fishing Magazine, February 7, 2017
Zurik: ‘Snapper barons’ raking in riches from public resource
By Lee Zurik, WVUE FOX 8 News, February 6, 2017
Takeaways from Tallahassee
By Peter Schorsch, Florida Politics, February 4, 2017
Sportfishing Industry Angered by Last-Minute U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ Director’s Order
Florida Sportsman, January 26, 2017
A Better Way to Manage Gulf Red Snapper
By Doug Olander, Sport Fishing Magazine, January 29, 2017
Keep Florida Fishing Applauds Water Infrastructure Improvements Act Passage
The Fishing Wire, Dec. 13, 2016
Keep Florida Fishing Proposes Alternative to Charter Captain Limits
Sport Fishing Magazine, Dec. 1, 2016
Everglades National Park Opens Joe Bay to Non-Motorized Boating
National Park Service Press Release, November 25, 2016
FWC Crowns Lionfish King
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission News Release, November 17, 2016
FWC to Discuss Barracuda, Hogfish Regs in St. Petersburg
The Fishing Wire, November 4, 2016
FWC reminds Floridians of extended Gulf red snapper season in November
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission News Release, November 2, 2016
NOAA: Red snapper data can’t be shared with states
By Patrick Bonin, Louisiana Sportsman, October 11, 2016
Senate approves $1.9 billion for Everglades projects
By Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, September 15, 2016
Florida Lionfish Removal Events
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, September 9, 2016
To save the Everglades, go south
By Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, September 3, 2016
Florida No License Day
FishTrack, August 26, 2016
Coral Act saves
By Karl Crook, Miami Herald, August 14, 2016
Congressional coral bill aims for solutions
By Karl Crook, FLKeysNews, August 13, 2016
Lake Okeechobee: a time warp for polluted water
By Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, August 13, 2016
The Science Suggests a Marine Reserve Zone Won’t Save Biscayne’s Reefs
By Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Miami’s Community Newspapers, August 11, 2016
President-Designate Negron Announces Plans for Major Water Storage Expansion
Senator Joe Negron, District 32 – Press Release, August 9, 2016
Mutton Snapper Limits on Agenda for FWC Meetings
By Keep America Fishing, Sport Fishing, August 4, 2016
Fla. agency blasts Army Corps plan to speed up reservoir
Greenwire, August 4, 2016
Rubio touts recreational fishing in Daytona Beach
By Alex Leary, Tampa Bay Times, August 3, 2016
Kayak Fishing, Conservation, and Closure Mentality
By Sid Dobrin, Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament, July 16, 2016, Pages 21 – 25.
POINT OF VIEW: Biscayne marine reserve, solution in search of a problem
By Kellie Ralston, Palm Beach Post, July 14, 2016
Marine resources
By George Poveromo, Miami Herald, July 11, 2016
Southern Sportsman
Radio Interview with Kellie Ralston, July 9, 2016
Florida Fishing-boat customers under attack
By Norm Schultz, Trade Only Today, July 7, 2016
Congressional leaders ensure access to fishing area
By Kellie Ralston, South Florida Sun Sentinel, July 5, 2016
Nassau grouper now declared ‘threatened’ species
By Kevin Wadlow, FLKeysNews.com, July 4, 2016
Sen. Marco Rubio calls for inspector general to review controversial red snapper regulations
By Christopher Hong, Florida Times-Union, June 27, 2016
Reef proposals not likely to be approved
By Steve Waters, Sun Sentinel, June 9, 2016
Governor Scott Requests Extension of Recreational Red Snapper Season Following Tropical Storm Colin
Press Release, June 8, 2016
NOAA Fisheries extends red-snapper season in federal waters 2 days
By David Wilson, Bradenton Herald, June 8, 2016
Fishermen worry proposals to protect South Florida’s reefs could impact fishing
WPTV-CBS 5, West Palm Beach, June 1, 2016
Fishing groups urge anglers to attend reef meeting
By Steve Waters, Sun Sentinel, May 31, 2016
Southeast Florida Retailers Unite!
By Ken Duke, Fishing Tackle Retailer, May 26, 2016
Feds say no red snapper for 2016
By Ed Killer, May 19, 2016
Proposed ban on reef fishing faces opposition
Trade Only Today, April 14, 2016
FWC plays crucial role in making Florida a top fishing state
By Bill Lindsey, Sun Sentinel, April 8, 2016
FWC balances fishing access with sustainability
By Kellie Ralston, Tallahassee Democrat, April 1, 2016
State’s fishing paradise depends on clean waters
By Gary Jennings, Orlando Sentinel, March 31, 2016
License-free Fishing Days are a Great Way to Keep Florida Fishing
WZEP AM 1460, March 31, 2016
ASA Keep Florida Fishing effort aims to preserve access
By Jonathan Sweet, Boating Industry, March 30, 2016
Florida does a great job of fisheries management
By Aledia Hunt Tush, Tampa Bay Times, March 9, 2016
The Great Gulf Red Snapper Train Wreck
By Dr. Bob Shipp, Sport Fishing Magazine, February 29, 2016
Reef Restrictions Threaten Fishing
By Carl Liederman, Miami Herald, February 28, 2016
Keep Florida Fishing Launches Petition to Oppose Our Florida Reefs Recommendations
Sport Fishing Magazine, February 25, 2016
Ed Killer: Keep Florida Fishing aims to do just that
By Ed Killer, TCPalm, February, 21, 2016
Keep Florida Fishing Calls for Halt to New No-Take Zones
The Outdoor Wire, February 19, 2016
Let families fish, and not just this weekend
By Jeff Angers, The Hill, June 05, 2015