In this episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I’m joined by Javi—an angler, hunter, and passionate advocate for Florida’s wild spaces. We start off with his early journey into fishing and hunting, and how growing up in Southeast Florida shaped his outdoor lifestyle.

Javi shares why Jacksonville is one of Florida’s most underrated fisheries, how it compares to better-known spots like the Keys, Miami, and the Space Coast, and why it deserves more respect on the national radar.

We also dive into Florida’s WMA public hunting system—how it's set up to benefit both hunters and the land, and which areas Javi favors in North Florida. Then, we spend time discussing something crucial: the threat of overdevelopment. With proposals to build golf courses and pickleball courts in state parks, Javi explains just how devastating that can be for the delicate ecosystems that make Florida so special.

We wrap it all up with some of Javi’s favorite stories, five new songs for the Trout Tunes Playlist, and any final sponsor shoutouts or parting words.

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