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Links to Coastal State Offices and Local Fish & Wildlife Depts.
Trying to get out of the house for some fresh air but not sure about the latest COVID-19 closures in your state? Click the links below to find out current regulations and up-to-date closures in your area. US Fish and Wildlife Service https://www.fws.gov/home/state-by-state-closures.html Alabama https://www.alabama.gov/ https://www.outdooralabama.com/ Alaska http://alaska.gov/ https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/ California… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts (Week of 3/30/2020)
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: US Harbors is now posting a weekly news summary of announcements and stories received from our coastal community. This is the first of our weekly posts, and includes timely information on what people who boat and fish should/should not do during the COVID-19 outbreak as well as… SEE MORE
What Does Gov. DeSantis’ Safer at Home Order Mean?
By Zachary T. Sampson. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced a stay-at-home order for Floridians. The state was slower than many to take such a strict measure. When does the order take effect? Friday at 12:01 a.m. It’s supposed to be in place until April 30. How is this different than the local… SEE MORE
How to Support Local Fishermen in Your State
As our communities come together during this uncertain time we would like to remind you to directly support as many local businesses as possible. The seafood industry has been hit particularly hard by the global shutdown. In response, many seafood companies have shifted their operations to provide pickup and home… SEE MORE
High Tide Bulletin: Spring 2020
The rising and falling of the sea is a phenomenon upon which we can always depend. Tides are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and their position relative to the earth. There are some factors that cause… SEE MORE
5 Reasons Why ALL Boaters Need the BoatUS App
The BoatUS App offers all of BoatUS right at your fingertips — and for the best price: FREE! It’s the fastest way to request a tow when you find yourself with an engine that won’t start, out of fuel, or soft aground. You can manage your Membership and make payments.… SEE MORE
Snook Opens to Recreational Harvest March 1st in Some Gulf Waters
The recreational harvest season for snook opens March 1 in some Gulf waters, including Escambia through Hernando counties, and waters south of Gordon Pass in Collier County through Monroe County (also includes Everglades National Park). Snook remains catch-and-release only in state waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line south through Gordon… SEE MORE
The Power of Choice: MJM Yachts Optimizes the MJM 43z for Triple Outboards or Inboard IPS Pod Drives
Voters aren’t the only ones with the power of choice this year. Now MJM Yachts and noted naval architect Doug Zurn team up to offer boaters the power of Mercury Verado 300 or 400 hp engines, or Volvo’s 500 or 650 IPS pod driven inboards in the MJM 43z. Each… SEE MORE
20-Foot Great White Spotted Off Florida Coast
By Ed Killer. During a dive charter trip on Walker’s Dive Charters out of Riviera Beach on Tuesday, a group of scuba divers encountered a once-in-a-lifetime experience — a great white shark. The encounter took place near a spot known as The Breakers Reef, a location just one mile offshore… SEE MORE
Biscayne Bay Shrimp Run Means Great Fishing
By Steve Waters. Many South Florida anglers are fond of saying that “everything eats a shrimp,” which makes the month of February a great time to catch tarpon in and around Biscayne Bay, as well as many other species in the bay and in Miami-Dade County’s offshore waters. This month… SEE MORE
Intrepid Boats is on an inspired roll: they released 9 new models in a single year!
Ken Clinton, the president of Intrepid Boats, has spent the past 12 months living and breathing new boat designs. After nearly 30 years with the company, this year marks a capstone for him and his team with the release of 9 new models in a single year! Intrepid Boats, founded… SEE MORE
TowBoatUS Boat-Towing Captains Honored for Lifesaving Acts
ORLANDO, Fla. – Being a TowBoatUS towing captain means you spend a lot of time on the water assisting recreational boaters with routine issues like breakdowns or running aground. It also means that when boaters are in grave trouble, there is no hesitation to help. Seven captains who acted as… SEE MORE