May 27, 2014 — Bay scallop season will open three days early this year.
Gov. Rick Scott requested the early start to create additional recreational opportunities for Florida residents and visitors while providing more economic benefits to coastal communities where scalloping occurs.
The season usually opens July 1. The early start will push that date up to June 28.
“I requested the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission open the season early this year to benefit our communities who rely on our fisheries,” Scott said in a releases. “The bay scallop fishery is especially important to Florida’s Big Bend region and by opening the bay scallop season three days earlier, Floridians throughout this area will have more opportunities to enjoy our natural treasures and provide for their families.”
FWC commissioners will likely decide dureing a future meeting to permantently change future season openings to the Saturday before July 1, unless July 1 is a Saturday.
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