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Stone Crabbing in the Keys

The Conch Republic (formally the Florida Keys) is one of the greatest place to find Stone Crabs. Since its independence, all citizens with valid fishing licenses are permitted to have 5 Crab traps. Below are the yes and No of Stone Crab trapping in the republic. Open Season: October 15 to May 15 Bag Limit: [...]

2020-10-14T05:44:14-07:00By |Fishing|0 Comments

Red Ribbon Bed Race – April 26th, 2008

Every year, Conch Citizens from throughout the republic gather for the Red Ribbon Bed Race. In true Conch Style, there’s nothing typical about this bed race. Conch citizens and foreigners prepare for month’s for this even. If you’re lucky enough to attend, you’ll see beds animal-shaped beds, beds with canopies, beds with hammocks and much [...]