collecting in florida

Jake9487 · 03-23-2008, 04:21 PM

im going to florida prob key west in may does anyone know where good collecting spots that i can get to by my self are?

Dentoid · 03-23-2008, 04:29 PM

Michael cb 125 is in the Keys right now. You might want to PM him when he gets back in a week or so. I'm sure he will have some prime spots!

NATIVEVAMAN · 03-23-2008, 05:31 PM

The collection of coral,live rock and critters is agianst the law in Florida.

revhard05 · 03-24-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NATIVEVAMAN

The collection of coral,live rock and critters is agianst the law in Florida.

not all there was a thread with a link on here sumers with what species that could be havested im shure one of the admin would know

GSELLERS · 03-24-2008, 11:33 PM

he is right on the live rock and the coral, but you can keep some snails and crabs...but you have to go to fish and wildlife website for exact species and times to collect

leahski · 03-24-2008, 11:59 PM

yeah, it's a national marine sanctuary, you can't collect there. i know there is a lobstering season, i'm not sure about snails and crabs.

GSELLERS · 03-25-2008, 01:19 AM

yeah i meant in non national sanctuary areas

sorry

emccullough1 · 03-25-2008, 02:17 PM

Check out the laws first you could come out losing your boat all gear and get a big fine and jail term.

A quote from.

Florida's Coral Reefs

When diving or snorkeling, look, but do not touch! Do not grasp, stand or sit on living coral. You may damage the coral and hurt yourself in the process. All coral is protected. It is against the law to collect, harvest or sell Florida corals in state and adjacent federal waters.

I would recommend you check with ( The Department of Environmental Protection )

Tallahassee - Headquarters
(850)-245-2094

Director, Stephanie Bailenson

Assistant Director, Ellen McCarron

Here is a site that could help you but it is not cheep.

Tropical Fish Collecting Charters

leahski · 03-25-2008, 03:20 PM

i'm not sure if there is non-sanctuary waters where personal collection is allowed. i know of at least one company that does collect species for public aquariums and such, but the only times i've heard of personal collection taking place, it was followed by their jail scentence!

BEELZEBOB · 03-25-2008, 03:24 PM

YOU CAN COLLECT FISH, AND FISH ONLY

and thats species specific

mavdog32 · 03-26-2008, 12:13 AM

No you can collect soft corals inverts and fish. Here is a link to the FWC website stating what you are allowed to harvest and daily bag limits.
RECREATIONAL HARVESTING INFORMATION FOR MARINE LIFE SPECIES

cracker · 03-26-2008, 12:39 AM

RECREATIONAL HARVESTING INFORMATION FOR MARINE LIFE SPECIES
Be careful! The FWC & Marine Partol officers don't fool around.

cracker · 03-26-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mavdog32

No you can collect soft corals inverts and fish. Here is a link to the FWC website stating what you are allowed to harvest and daily bag limits.
RECREATIONAL HARVESTING INFORMATION FOR MARINE LIFE SPECIES

YA What Mavdog says!

JWarren · 03-26-2008, 05:15 AM

I would not be cought by one of those FWC officers without a species ID card. Get one that's having a bad day, without being able to prove it is allowed right then and there and you may find yourself in the slammer real fast! They don't mess around with poachers in the Keys!

I'm down there twice a year and can tell you for sure, You better cover all bases before taking anything from there!

The best places to go is in the grassy areas on the west side of Key largo and out off the east side about a mile or so. Stay far away from John Pennecamp park. You don't want to be caught with anything anywhere close to there.

lcstorc · 03-26-2008, 08:23 AM

Since I live on the east coast of Florida I did my own investigation. Absolutely no rock may be collected. Not even a small piece. No hard corals can be collected. There are some soft corals that can be collected but are subject to daily limits and you have to have a fishing license.
I'm with John on this one. If they catch you they are going to bring you in and then investigate if it is one of the few allowable corals.
As an added note I like the saying take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.

03-23-2008, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jake9487 Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 80 View Gallery Karma Komment	collecting in florida im going to florida prob key west in may does anyone know where good collecting spots that i can get to by my self are?

03-23-2008, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida Michael cb 125 is in the Keys right now. You might want to PM him when he gets back in a week or so. I'm sure he will have some prime spots! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

03-23-2008, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
NATIVEVAMAN Serpent Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond va Posts: 209 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida The collection of coral,live rock and critters is agianst the law in Florida.

03-24-2008, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSELLERS Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 537 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida he is right on the live rock and the coral, but you can keep some snails and crabs...but you have to go to fish and wildlife website for exact species and times to collect

03-24-2008, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
leahski Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: GR, Michigan Posts: 321 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida yeah, it's a national marine sanctuary, you can't collect there. i know there is a lobstering season, i'm not sure about snails and crabs. __________________ Tori sharks are friends, not souvenirs! 8 gallons of salty goodness! The NANO club!

03-25-2008, 01:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
GSELLERS Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 537 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida yeah i meant in non national sanctuary areas sorry

03-25-2008, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
emccullough1 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradenton FL Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: collecting in florida Check out the laws first you could come out losing your boat all gear and get a big fine and jail term. A quote from. Florida's Coral Reefs When diving or snorkeling, look, but do not touch! Do not grasp, stand or sit on living coral. You may damage the coral and hurt yourself in the process. All coral is protected. It is against the law to collect, harvest or sell Florida corals in state and adjacent federal waters. I would recommend you check with ( The Department of Environmental Protection ) Tallahassee - Headquarters (850)-245-2094 Director, Stephanie Bailenson Assistant Director, Ellen McCarron Here is a site that could help you but it is not cheep. Tropical Fish Collecting Charters __________________ Remember what you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow Take a look at my little 10 gal Reef here. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo...0/ppuser/12001 Here is a short Video of my little tank and my saltwater guest. http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=199d4069.pbr

03-25-2008, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
leahski Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: GR, Michigan Posts: 321 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida i'm not sure if there is non-sanctuary waters where personal collection is allowed. i know of at least one company that does collect species for public aquariums and such, but the only times i've heard of personal collection taking place, it was followed by their jail scentence! __________________ Tori sharks are friends, not souvenirs! 8 gallons of salty goodness! The NANO club!

03-26-2008, 12:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
mavdog32 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 30 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida No you can collect soft corals inverts and fish. Here is a link to the FWC website stating what you are allowed to harvest and daily bag limits. RECREATIONAL HARVESTING INFORMATION FOR MARINE LIFE SPECIES

03-26-2008, 12:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida RECREATIONAL HARVESTING INFORMATION FOR MARINE LIFE SPECIES Be careful! The FWC & Marine Partol officers don't fool around.

03-26-2008, 05:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: collecting in florida I would not be cought by one of those FWC officers without a species ID card. Get one that's having a bad day, without being able to prove it is allowed right then and there and you may find yourself in the slammer real fast! They don't mess around with poachers in the Keys! I'm down there twice a year and can tell you for sure, You better cover all bases before taking anything from there! The best places to go is in the grassy areas on the west side of Key largo and out off the east side about a mile or so. Stay far away from John Pennecamp park. You don't want to be caught with anything anywhere close to there. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

03-26-2008, 08:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: collecting in florida Since I live on the east coast of Florida I did my own investigation. Absolutely no rock may be collected. Not even a small piece. No hard corals can be collected. There are some soft corals that can be collected but are subject to daily limits and you have to have a fishing license. I'm with John on this one. If they catch you they are going to bring you in and then investigate if it is one of the few allowable corals. As an added note I like the saying take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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