STATE OF FLORIDA 
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
Order No. EO 12-17 Temporary possession of Trophy Catch Hall of 
Fame candidate largemouth bass 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), acting under the 
authority of Art. IV, Section 9, of the Florida Constitution, through its Executive Director under 
Delegations of Authority Paragraph 17 and Paragraph 22 hereby allows for the temporary 
possession of TrophyCatch Hall of Fame candidate largemouth bass notwithstanding the bag limit 
and size limit established in FWC regulations, as follows: 

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 68A-23.005(6)(a), 68A-23.005(5), 68A-
23.005(9)(e), 68A-23.004, and 68A-20.005, F.A.C., anglers that have contacted the 
TrophyCatch coordinator will be allowed to temporarily possess in live condition one 
Hall of Fame candidate largemouth bass (estimated to be 13 pounds or greater) over the 
legal length limit and bag limit until the fish is certified by FWC staff or authorized 
representative. Anglers must either have previously enrolled in the TrophyCatch 
program, or have enrolled while contacting the TrophyCatch coordinator. 

2. Largemouth bass must be taken with pole and line or rod and reel: Rule 68A-23.002. 

3. This Order shall take effect October 1,2012, and shall expire May 1,2013 unless sooner 
repealed by subsequent order. 

4. All Hall of Fame candidate largemouth bass must be released unharmed after certification 
unless determined by FWC staff to be needed for research. 

Specific Authority: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 
Law Implemented: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 
and Section 120.81(5), Florida Statutes 

Given under my hand and seal of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on this 14th day of September, 2012.
Signature - Executive Director, Nick Wiley

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Seal and Agency Clerk Signature - Jo Ann Fair