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February 8, 2023
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Species Spotlight

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Species spotlight: Red Fox

February 3, 2023 Brian Cope

With a keen sense of sight, smell and hearing, red foxes are adept at staying hidden. The red fox is a small, dog-like animal. […]

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Species spotlight: cottontail rabbits

January 20, 2023 Brian Cope

The cottontail rabbit is the most common wild rabbit in North America. […]

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Species spotlight: Fox squirrel

December 22, 2022 Brian Cope

The fox squirrel is the largest species of North American tree squirrels. They are highly coveted by hunters. […]

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Species spotlight: Bobwhite quail

September 25, 2022 Brian Cope

Bobwhite quail are small birds that prefer walking more than flying. Their numbers have declined, but are still highly regarded. […]

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Species spotlight: Wood Duck

August 22, 2022 Brian Cope

The wood duck is one of the most colorful ducks in the U.S. and is second only to the mallard duck for popularity among waterfowl hunters. […]

The pending world record pompano dolphinfish was caught out of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. by Charlie Noonan. It weighed 11.34 pounds.
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Species spotlight: Pompano dolphinfish

July 19, 2022 Brian Cope

The pompano dolphinfish is indeed an actual fish that is not a hybrid of any species. It is, however, a cousin of the common dolphin. […]

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Species spotlight: Bluefish

June 24, 2022 Brian Cope

Bluefish are pelagic fish, and can be found all over the globe. Anglers catch them everywhere from the deep sea to nearshore reefs. […]

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Species spotlight: Blue marlin

May 26, 2022 Brian Cope

The blue marlin is one of the most highly sought after gamefish on the planet. They can reach great size, and their meat is excellent. […]

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Species Spotlight: Sailfish

April 15, 2022 Brian Cope

Sailfish are members of the billfish family and fisheries biologists believe they are the fastest swimming fish in the world. […]

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Species spotlight: Ladyfish

March 31, 2022 Brian Cope

Ladyfish are long, cylindrical shaped fish that are found along inshore waters along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico. […]

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Species spotlight: Greater amberjack

February 21, 2022 Brian Cope

Most catches of amberjack are incidental catches by anglers targeting snapper and grouper while bottom fishing with cut bait. […]

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Species Spotlight: Great barracuda

November 26, 2021 Brian Cope

The great barracuda is among the ocean’s most-vicious predators; they’re found inshore, offshore and everywhere in between. […]

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Species Spotlight: Spanish mackerel

November 5, 2021 Brian Cope

Spanish mackerel spend much of their lives in open waters, and are spread out from New England to the Yucatan Peninsula. […]

Cobia

Species Spotlight: Cobia

September 24, 2021 Brian Cope

Cobia are pelagic, living most of their lives offshore, but they enter estuaries occasionally. And they will eat just about anything. […]

Big king mackerel are often referred to as “smokers” for their ability to “smoke” line off a reel.
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Species Spotlight: king mackerel

August 17, 2021 Brian Cope

The king mackerel is a speedy, sharp-toothed brawler and a favorite of many anglers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. […]

Florida pompano are a surf fisherman’s dream fish: aggressive, hungry and a good test on light tackle. Just don’t cast too far. (Photo by Brian Cope)
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Species spotlight: Florida pompano

July 18, 2021 Brian Cope

Florida pompano are part of the jack family and are the smallest of pompanos, being dwarfed by African and Cayenne pompanos. […]

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