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Snook anglers can support research and have a voice in fisheries management

A graduate student project at the University of Florida, is seeking volunteers to share their knowledge about snook. The information is being gathered by Fisheries Management students with a goal of developing new strategies for the management of of the Florida Gulf Coast snook fishery.

This survey will allow the students to characterize fishery stakeholders and management fisheries preferences. It takes approximately ten minutes to complete. Here's your chance to take part in the future of fisheries management.

Take the survey by clicking here.

The Snook and Gamefish Foundation are supporting the students in their efforts. Their website reports, “SGF is pleased to partner with UF in promoting participation in this survey and commends Prof. Kai Lorenzen for his leadership in progressing fishery management concepts.”

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Note: The snook in the photo was photoshopped by professor Kai Lorenzen (far right). It was the largest hatchery-raised snook recaptured in a Snook Shindig Research Tournament.

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Ron Presley is an outdoor writer and professional fishing guide. He is editor of the Florida Guides Association newsletter and a member and officer of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association. He is a member of the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association. His writing appears in outdoor magazines...

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