Tarpon and bonefish to become ‘catch-and-release-only’ Sept. 1

Posted on August 30, 2013

Two premier recreational fisheries will soon have new protections in place, a measure aimed at ensuring the economic and fishing value of tarpon and bonefish for generations to come, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.

Tarpon and bonefish become catch-and-release-only fisheries beginning Sept. 1.

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