Goliath grouper harvest coming to FL?

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http://www.floridatoday.com/story/n...orida-allow-goliath-grouper-fishing/97281234/

There is no specific proposal yet to allow the goliath's harvest. At Wednesday's meeting, FWC staff will provide the commission a review of the biology and recently-completed study of the fish's population.

"This is a review and discussion on the history, biology and recent stock assessment," Amanda Nalley, an FWC spokeswoman said by email. "FWC will be asking the Commission whether or not staff should pursue gathering further public input on potential management changes, including the possibility of allowing some kind of limited harvest."

If directed by the commission, staff will bring a draft rule for consideration in September and a final rule in December, Nalley added. "That would mean any regulatory changes approved by the Commission in December would go into effect, at the earliest, in 2018," she said.
 
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