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What to Do if You Catch a Tagged Red Drum

The Angler Tag Return Hotline is designed to collect data from anglers regarding tagged fish that have been captured in Florida's coastal waters.

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RECORD THE CAPTURE INFORMATION

• Tag number, fish length, specific catch location.
• Note any unusual circumstances regarding the catch.
• When releasing a tagged hatchery redfish, do not remove the streamer tag. Repeat captures of the same fish are not uncommon.
• If you plan on keeping your catch, please mail the tag to FWC.

CONTACT FWC WITH THE CAPTURE INFORMATION

• Angler Tag Return Hotline
  1-800-367-4461
• tagreturn@myfwc.com
• mailing address:
  Stock Enhancement Research Facility
  14495 Harllee Road
  Port Manatee, FL 34221

OBSERVE CURRENT FISHING REGULATIONS

• Check the Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, Florida Administrative Code Web site—Chapter 68 (68B–22)—FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION at http://www.floridaconservation.org/marine/Ch68B–22.htm

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