The Hill News

Growing up on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, there were always certain constants in the Southerland household. Among those were faith, family, andâ€"of courseâ€"fishing.

I fondly remember climbing into the family boat as a child with my father and siblings and heading for Panama City’s St. Andrew’s Pass and the deep waters just off the coast. After spending a day in the sun on a rocking boat reeling in fish, we looked forward to cleaning our catch and laying a few snappers on the grill for dinner.

This proud fishing heritage is not exclusive to the Florida Panhandle; it has been shared by generations of families along the rivers, lakes, and coastlines of America. However, the freedom to enjoy this lifestyle is at risk like never before.

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