Fishing Report: March 4, 2022

Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for March 4, 2022.

As weather warms, snook are moving around inshore
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Snook action has been going well this past week around the area. Things warmed up again, and it had the fish moving around, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.

Be aware beachgoers, sea turtle nesting season is underway

The tracks of female sea turtles have already been spotted in South Florida beaches as the species’ nesting season begins.

Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.

For leatherback sea turtles, reporting entanglements is key to survival

Leatherback turtles are among the most endangered sea turtle species. Most turtles that get entangled in fishing gear end up with rope wrapped around their necks and front flippers.

FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports

The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.

Fishing Report: Feb. 25, 2022

Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 25, 2022.

Warmer weather brings big surge in snook bite
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The warm-up this past week brought local snook to life inshore, with just a few degrees making a big change in their behavior and feeding patterns. Meanwhile, hogfish have been very active near shore, along with red grouper.

Florida panther that killed livestock may be at risk if caught by wildlife officials

The Florida Panther was once on the verge of extinction and still, there are believed to be fewer than 230 in the wild. But there's one Florida panther in the cross hairs of wildlife officials, who say it needs to be captured or, some fear, killed.

Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard

A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.

Fishing Report: Feb. 18, 2022

Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 18, 2022.

Inshore, slow is key due to cooler water temperatures
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Slowly moving your bait is helpful for almost any inshore species right now due to those cooler water temperatures, says Captain Dylan Hubbard.

Nearly half of U.S. bald eagles suffer lead poisoning, study says

America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study.

Florida's lettuce test project has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce, officials say

The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

California man arrested with live alligator in his car

As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.