Do you know about Florida’s Artificial Reefs program? Around our state, 3600+ reefs dot the coastline, providing habitat to many of our most popular and critical fisheries . . . In today’s episode, we’re joined by FWC’s Keith Mille and Amanda Nalley to discuss this very cool program, how it’s driven by science, the data it provides, the incredible opportunities it provides anglers, and how you can learn more about it! Make sure to visit FWC’s Virtual ICAST Page at myfwc.com/icast Click Here to Listen on Spotify Click Here to Listen on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen on iHeartRadio Click Here to Listen on Pandora Podcast: Play in new…
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Virtual ICAST with FWC: #4 – Boating Access
Where did all these boat ramps come from? Who paid for them? And who takes care of them? Today, we’re joined by Laura Beagle, FWC’s Boating Access Coordinator to discuss how this works in our state full of water. We’ll spend time discussing BoatRampFinder, one of the Agency’s most successful tools, and how Sportfish Restoration Funding works to make sure we are all able to spend more time on the water! Make sure to visit FWC’s Virtual ICAST Page at myfwc.com/icast Click Here to Listen on Spotify Click Here to Listen on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen on iHeartRadio Click Here to Listen on Pandora Podcast: Play in new…
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Virtual ICAST with FWC: #3 – Catch a Florida Memory
Have you ever caught a grand slam? Or a monster fish you really wanted to celebrate? Or maybe you’ve caught a new species, and you’ve wondered how many different species are out there to catch in our seemingly endless waters? Catch a Florida Memory is the program that provides an outlet for all of those things and more – whether you’re registering your first slam, or working your way down the life list (70 species!) or just trying to catch a trout or redfish big enough for the Reel Big Fish Program, Catch a Florida Memory is a great way to celebrate the diversity and abundance of Florida’s Marine Fisheries,…
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Virtual ICAST with FWC: #2 – TrophyCatch
FWC’s TrophyCatch Program is an awesome opportunity for anglers to show off their big bass, have an amazing chance at some amazing prizes, and an opportunity for the state to collect catch data on these monster fish! Since it’s inception, the TrophyCatch Program has produced a staggering number of fish (spoiler alert: WAY over 10 tons of Bass have been weighed. Way over.), it’s provided countless memories for the anglers, and it is a constant source of information for the Commission as they continue to study our world class Bass Fishery. Today, Ryan Hamm of FWC and Travis are joined by Drew Dutterer and KP Clements, both from FWC’s Freshwater…
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Virtual ICAST with FWC: #1 – Sportfish Restoration Funding
Completely different week of episodes this week as we are joined every day by a special guest from Florida Wildlife Commission’s staff to discuss Sportfish Restoration Funding and the programs this money supports, from Trophy Catch to Artificial Reef creation, to Boat Ramp access and Catch a Florida Memory! In today’s episode, Travis is joined by Ryan Hamm (hear a full interview with Ryan from earlier this season here!) and they discuss how Sportfish Restoration Funding (also called Dingell Johnson) works, where the money comes from, and how it gets here! Make sure to visit FWC’s Virtual ICAST Page at myfwc.com/icast Click Here to Listen on Spotify Click Here to…
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Conversations #2.14: Traci Deen
Conservation Florida is fast becoming one of the major players on the Conservation Landscape in Florida. In this conversation with Executive Director Traci Deen, we discuss the work this organization is doing, how they assist in ensuring lands are saved forever, why she loves Florida, and why the next few years are so important on our homefront. To find out more about Conservation Florida, click here! Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! Need an auctioneer for your next event? Mark “Dobe” Dobersch is your guy! Check him out here! Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or…
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#140: Hamilton, Nature Preserves, T-shirts, & Saddle Hunting
Sometimes, the episodes flow . . . and sometimes you have a list of things you want to talk about that are connected only in the ideal that you want to talk about them . . . This is that . . . We discuss Alexander Hamilton and the HamilFilm, Conservation Legislation in Florida, pellet grills, Saddle Hunting, and we spend a few minutes on the life and legacy of Jim Posewitz, a Conservation Legend gone too soon. Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions Harrell Adjusting…
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Conversations #2.13: Chad Crawford
Chad Crawford is the creator of How to Do Florida, one of the most beloved local show ever produced about the Sunshine State . . . From Springs to Wrecks to Swamps, coastline to coastline, he’s brought us the very best Florida has to offer. This week, we’re able to sit down and discuss Chad’s backstory, his hunting pursuits, his other shows, including the Outsiders Club and Flip My Florida Yard, his hopes for Conservation and celebrating our state even more . . . Plus, in an unprecedented move, he turns the interview around on Travis. Find How to Do Florida Here Flip My Florida Yard – check it out…
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#137: Fiances, Fudd, & Fishing
For the first time in what seems like a million years, the gang is ALL. HERE. We play catch-up this week, discussing wildlife aspects in interior design (read: fly rods and taxidermy on the walls), the lack of someone filling the “Official Fiance of the Show” role, topwater fishing, hurricane season, Elmer Fudd, and more . . . Read Ian Nance’s Tribute to Elmer Fudd here Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt…
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#136: the One about Conservation
What happens when you take an article entitled “The Message of Conservation Failed” and mix it with the North American Conservation Model, Space X, the National Wildlife Refuge System, and Fisheries Management, while at the same time giving the funny host the week off and letting the other one take a break to (airquotes) “get married” . . . This. Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today…
