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Florida 2020 Greater Amberjack Harvest Reopens in Gulf Waters Aug 1st
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 07/29/20
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
To learn more about regulations for greater amberjack, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Greater Amberjack,” which is under the “Reef Fish” tab.
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Publishers Notes:
OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.
As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
The 2020 recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Florida Gulf state and federal waters Aug 1. This season is scheduled to remain open through Oct. 31 in Gulf state and federal waters.
If you plan to fish for greater amberjack in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel (includes anglers over 65 years of age), you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler prior to your fishing trip. If you are already a Gulf Reef Fish Angler, your Gulf designation meets the new statewide requirement until it expires. To learn more about the no-cost designation, visit MyFWC.com/SRFS. Sign up today at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Annual renewal is required.