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Due To Hurricane Hermine, Recreational Red Snapper Season Extended This Month

WFSU | By Sascha Cordner
Published November 8, 2016 at 4:50 PM EST
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State wildlife officials are reminding Floridians about the extended Gulf red snapper season this month.

Due to Hurricane Hermine, Governor Rick Scott says he requested the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission expand red snapper season to “offset the economic effects” of the storm.

According to the FWC, recreational fishing in the Gulf adds $7.6 billion to Florida’s economy every year.

So, FWC officials are now expanding recreational red snapper fishing this month to include this upcoming Veteran’s Day weekend—meaning Friday and Saturday.

In addition to this past weekend, the seven additional fishing days also include the Thanksgiving Holiday—November 25th through the 27th.

For more news updates, follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter: @SaschaCordner.
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Sascha Cordner
Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.
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