Over 5000 Removed so far in Florida Lionfish Challenge 2017
by TBC Press on 08/01/17
Interested in removing lionfish? There’s still plenty of time to compete in this year’s Lionfish Challenge, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) statewide removal incentive program. The program started on Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day, May 20, and ends Sept. 4. Over 5,000 lionfish have been removed from Florida waters thanks to the program, including nearly 3,700 recreational fish removals and more than 1,200 pounds commercially (equates to about 1,400 fish). The challenge rewards lionfish harvesters with prizes such as... READ MOREComments (0)
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