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Florida Black Bass Management Plan

FWC Presents Draft For Florida Black Bass Management Plan
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will introduce a concept for a new black bass management plan on Oct. 26.

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Press Release:

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will introduce a concept for a new Florida Black Bass Management Plan on Oct. 26 at the Florida Freshwater Fishing Coalition meeting in Orlando. The plan addresses the long-term needs of this group of sport fish, which includes Florida largemouth, shoal, spotted, and Suwannee basses.

Black bass are the most popular recreational fish in the world. In Florida, they provide 822,000 anglers over the age of 16 with 14.7 million days of healthy outdoor recreation and generate more than a billion dollars in economic impact for Florida, according to the 2006 National Survey of Hunting, Fishing, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.

Productive Kissimmee Bass Fishing - Florida Black Bass Management PlanThe FWC seeks public input at the unveiling of the draft plan. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. in the Orlando Bass Pro Shop’s conference room during the inaugural meeting of the Florida Freshwater Fishing Coalition. FLFFC is a partnership of freshwater fishery organizations and anglers, representing a cross-section of businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who have a stake in ensuring the future of Florida’s outstanding freshwater fisheries.

Collectively, they want to learn about and discuss lake management issues, fisheries data, and research so they can provide an informed voice to achieve the coalition’s vision. Their mission is “To serve as a coalition of freshwater fishery organizations and anglers to protect our rights by providing representation in Florida government on pertinent issues that affect recreation and conservation.” For more information, visit www.FLFFC.org.

“The FLFFC is ecstatic to be able to discuss Florida’s black bass management plan with the FWC at our inaugural meeting. The FLFFC and its partners are faced with many issues, including access, habitat protection, and water quality,” said Todd Kersey, FLFFC President. “We feel developing a plan to protect the most popular fish in Florida will go a long way in helping these issues and preserving the state’s title as “Fishing Capital of the World,” which is critical to Florida’s economy.”

Why do we need the Florida Black Bass Management Plan?

The FWC’s Florida Black Bass Management Plan will ultimately provide the blueprint to ensure Florida’s recognition as “The Bass Capital of the World,” said Darrell Scovell, FWC’s director of the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management.

This long-term management plan was compiled based on science, augmented by the input of more than 7,500 people who completed one of two surveys (or both) or spoke with our biologists. A technical assistance group – comprised of various public stakeholders, including avid anglers, tackle shop owners, lure manufacturers, tournament anglers, fishing guides, outdoor writers, university researchers, and tourism destination marketers – helped to refine the plan further. The plan is now ready for implementation. However, public, corporate, and angler support is essential to realize the vision.

If you’re interested in representing a fishery-dependent business or organization or are an avid angler with time to commit to helping the coalition, please visit www.FLFFC.org to reserve a seat and to provide input and guidance to the FWC on this comprehensive and innovative new plan. During the afternoon session, FWC staff will host a round table forum to solicit stakeholders’ thoughts, reactions, ideas, and suggestions to help craft the final draft that will be presented to FWC commissioners in December.

The public also may provide input at www.MyFWC.com/fishing. Sign up for the FWC’s stakeholder Florida Black Bass Management Plan newsletter, “FWC 4-1-1,” by selecting “Contact FWC” and then “FWC 4-1-1” from the left-side pop-up menu.

Till next time, tight lines and good fishing….
Posted From BASSonline Staff Writer
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Mr Bass

Mr Bass

Mr Bass

Todd Kersey, widely known and labeled by Field & Stream as Mr. Bass, is a professional angler, accomplished author, and dedicated philanthropist with a lifelong passion for bass fishing. Armed with a degree in Outdoor travel, Mr. Bass has expertly combined his knowledge with his practical fishing experience to become one of the most respected names in the bass fishing, his deep understanding of bass habitats, and fish behavior has earned him numerous accolades as a asset of the sport. Serving 8 yrs as FWC Stakeholder Chair person. Leading and passing cutting edge legislative like the Black Bass Management plan, also successfully building, passing and financing the Trophy Catch program. As CEO he is committed to giving back to the community through his philanthropic efforts. He supports a variety of causes, especially those centered around physical disabilities. Through his advocacy, his mentorship programs inspire anglers to engage using fishing stewardship, helping to foster more than 18 million dollars in donations. Mr. Bass continues to inspire anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike with his commitment to the sport and the world around him.

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