On April 1st, Florida Governor Ron Desantis announced a stay-at-home order for all Floridians, to take effect April 3rd at 12:01 am. It is very important to note that this order makes exceptions for the recreational fishing industry. 

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Per page 4 of the order, under Section 3, Paragraph A, defining Essential Activities to include:

 

ii.    Participating in recreational activities (consistent with social distancing guidelines) such as walking, biking, hiking, 

       fishing, hunting, running, or swimming; 

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Additionally, the order also defines essential retail and commercial businesses to include, but not be limited to:

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​-     Convenience Stores

-     Hardware Stores

-     Pet Supply Stores

-     Marinas, boat launches, docking, fueling, marine supply and other marina services

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With this order and its restrictions and exceptions therein: 

 

We will continue normal operations, maintaining regular ordering, pickup, and delivery services. We encourage our retail partners to continue the promotion of fishing as a healthy, safe, and fulfilling recreational activity. We also encourage all our partners to both practice and promote social distancing guidelines.

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Regards,

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Garrison Pollard

Pollard Bait Company