Friday Fishing Report: February 24, 2023
Captain Dylan Hubbard says inshore the sheepshead are biting with the unseasonable warm weather.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says inshore the sheepshead are biting with the unseasonable warm weather.
Florida K-9 catches thieves stealing rare ghost orchid growing in state park
Two Florida men were arrested after trying to steal dozens of plants that are illegal to harvest from a state park – including the rare ghost orchid
Two Florida men were arrested after trying to steal dozens of plants that are illegal to harvest from a state park – including the rare ghost orchid
Eagle on Minnesota DNR's EagleCam covered in snow
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
Bugtopia, a new exhibit featuring larger than life bugs opening at ZooTampa
Some larger than life creatures have arrived at ZooTampa in Lowry Park.
Some larger than life creatures have arrived at ZooTampa in Lowry Park.
Invasive 'Jesus Christ Lizard' could be harmful to people, Florida's environment
Some people refer to it as the "Jesus Christ Lizard," because the creature can walk on water. More accurately, it runs atop the water.
Some people refer to it as the "Jesus Christ Lizard," because the creature can walk on water. More accurately, it runs atop the water.
Florida alligator trappers receive first stipend increase in nearly 20 years in hopes of alleviating shortage
Florida alligator trappers say they’re being driven out of business by shrinking markets and rising costs.
Florida alligator trappers say they’re being driven out of business by shrinking markets and rising costs.
Watch: Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus spotted swimming in Oregon tide pool
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
FWC: 85-year-old woman dies after apparent alligator bite in St. Lucie County
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said witnesses called 911 after seeing an alligator attack an elderly woman in St. Lucie Monday.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said witnesses called 911 after seeing an alligator attack an elderly woman in St. Lucie Monday.
Four-foot alligator found 'very lethargic' in Brooklyn neighborhood
New York City crews spotted the alligator and alerted park rangers who “snapped into action” to catch the animal.
New York City crews spotted the alligator and alerted park rangers who “snapped into action” to catch the animal.
Wombat snuggles: Video shows adorable marsupial curled up with caregiver
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.
Firefighters pull elk struggling in frozen pond
The stunned animal took a moment to turn around and face his rescuers before running off.
The stunned animal took a moment to turn around and face his rescuers before running off.
'Rare' baby chimpanzee born at Florida safari park
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
Cold front means fish will be biting
Capt. Dylan Hubbard says cooler weather combined with the new moon means fishing should be really good this weekend.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard says cooler weather combined with the new moon means fishing should be really good this weekend.
Alligator with mouth taped shut in Brandon pond rescued and relocated
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has trapped and relocated an alligator that had been in a Brandon neighborhood retention pond with its mouth taped shut since December.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has trapped and relocated an alligator that had been in a Brandon neighborhood retention pond with its mouth taped shut since December.
Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Flaco, escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, still on the loose and hunting on his own
The zoo said a major worry at the beginning was whether Flaco would be able to hunt and eat, but "that is no longer a concern."
The zoo said a major worry at the beginning was whether Flaco would be able to hunt and eat, but "that is no longer a concern."
Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
FWC proposes year-round ban on sabiki rigs on Skyway Fishing Pier to protect pelicans
There is a brand-new proposal on the table to protect pelicans from fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier, but not everyone is happy with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's plan.
There is a brand-new proposal on the table to protect pelicans from fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier, but not everyone is happy with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's plan.