Snook Permit Benefits
Per 379.354(8)(c) of the Florida Statutes, revenue generated
from the sale of snook permits is used exclusively for programs to
benefit the snook population.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC)
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) scientists conduct
research and monitoring activities focused on improving the quality
of biological and fisheries data being collected on common snook to
ensure that these magnificent fish continue to thrive in Florida's
bays and estuaries for generations to come.
Major Programs Funded by the Snook Permit fee are:
- Stock enhancement - Researchers are testing
techniques to spawn snook in hatcheries for stock enhancement
purposes.
- Snook tagging program - Biologists monitor the
movements, habitat use, and survival of adult snook tagged with
external dart tags, as well as with internal ultrasonic
transmitters (also known as acoustic tags).
- Fisheries-independent sampling - Biologists
conduct monthly sampling in four Florida estuaries where common
snook are typically abundant: Tampa Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and the
southern and northern portions of the Indian River Lagoon.
- Fisheries-dependent sampling - This project
involves researchers collecting snook-related information through
creel, or angler surveys and through an angler-based logbook
program
To learn more about snook biology and research
projects conducted by FWRI, visit their snook page.
If you would like to continue to support these
snook programs you do not need to take any action. If,
however, you would like to request a refund please go to the Gulf Coast Voluntary
Snook Permit Refund page.
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