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Robert Kevin Lee, 43, Carrabelle, FL, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff s

Office, May 8, charged with failing to replant or resubmerge aquacultured shellfish by of-

ficial set guidelines, saltwater products license not in possession, and falsely identifying

himself to a law enforcement officer. His combined bond was set at $2,000. The arrest report

stated that a deputy was on patrol at the Crystal River Watersports boat ramp, about 10:20

pm, and stopped the vessel, which had 7.5 bags of freshly harvested oysters on board that

had not been delivered to a certified shellfish dealer by 11:00 am, as per regulations.

The captain gave the officer a false name (James Russell Lee) and a false date of

birth (June 30, 1968, making his alleged age 49). However, through the Driver And Vehicle

Information Database ("DAVID"), Mr. Lee s actual identity was revealed as Robert Kevin

Lee, and his actual age is 43. At that time, Mr. Lee was placed under arrest.

Snook closed in Gulf state and federal waters

Snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all

of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, starting May 1. Seasonal harvest closures

conserve Florida s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery for

Snook is open to harvest in Atlantic state, federal and inland waters, including

Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, through May 31, closing June 1. Both the At-

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

lantic and Gulf will reopen for recreational snook harvest Sept. 1.

Stone crab season closed May 16

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May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. Stone crab season will reopen on Oct. 15.

This five-month closure occurs each year during the peak spawning season to help conserve

and sustain Florida s valuable stone crab resource.

Commercially harvested stone crab claws may be possessed and sold during the

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closed season, but only if they have been placed in inventory prior to May 16 by a licensed

wholesale or retail dealer.

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Stone crab traps must be removed from the water within five days after the close of

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his week's featured photo is of Hailey Getzlaff of Crystal River with a 31.8 lb Cobia who is

the stone crab season unless a special extension is granted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife

now in first place in our May Cobia contest. Hailey used a live pinfish.

Conservation Commission (FWC). Stone crab claws cannot be harvested from traps pulled

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