Around the bay

By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2008

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Grouper season now closed in federal waters

The seasonal closure for gag, red and black grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico runs through March 15. Federal waters extend beyond 9 nautical miles offshore. And the commercial harvest of gag, red and black grouper in gulf state waters inside 9 nautical miles is prohibited during this period. But the recreational harvest of gag, red and black grouper is allowed in gulf state waters under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission bag- and size-limit regulations.

Glimpse of pastat Fort Foster

It will feel like the 1800s this weekend at the Fort Foster Historic Site near the Hillsborough River State Park. There will be Seminole War re-enactments today and Sunday, and American Indian crafts and demonstrations will be on display. Call (813) 987-6771.

Women offered outdoor workshops

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering three workshops this year for women who want to spend a weekend learning a variety of outdoor skills. The first workshop is March 28-30 at the Ocala Conservation Center in Silver Springs on Lake Eaton. The second workshop will be in October at the Wallwood Boy Scout Camp in Quincy. The third workshop will be in November at Pine Jog's Everglades Youth Conservation Camp in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. For information, visit www.myfwc.com/bow or call (561) 625-5122.

Rodney Page, Times staff writer