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Below is the latest news related to the Florida Guides Association and other topics related to fishing and boating in the state of Florida.  Check back here often to stay up-to-date with the latest.  You can support us and our mission to protect the Florida fisheries by becoming a member.

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Recreational fishing as we know it is at risk. There seem to be so many activities going on it is hard to keep up with them. The New National Policy for the Ocean, Coasts and Great Lakes is coming up for a vote soon and your voice needs to be heard. Here are two links for your consideration and action.

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The following message comes from Rick Roberts, Executive Director of the Snook Foundation. Read the message and view the video.

Dear Friends,

You probably have not had the chance to watch the video on our site, it is also on our FB page and on YouTube. It's something we feel strongly about. The fishing community has a target on its back. We are labeled as the problem because we "overfish".

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When I speak with mariners who are in the throes of attempting to renew their Coast Guard license I cringe and visualize a blind monkey, crouched in a bushel basket wistfully stroking a deflated football. New medical regulations are stopping many older licensed mariners figuratively dead in their tracks.

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 Market Your Business

Sporting Clays Event needs Donated Charter Trips

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, honorary chairman Bill Arthur, chairman and many volunteers are working hard to make the next Sporting Clays Classic a huge success.

Part of that success in years past has been because of the generosity of Florida Guides Association fishing guides. All you have to do to get this exposure is donate a fishing trip. Don't miss this chance to market your business to real outdoor enthusiasts. .

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Corporate Members

We would like to thank all our corporate members for sponsoring the FGA.  Learn more about how you could become a corporate member :

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