Oculina Bank Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Terry Howard
Date
2010-03-10
Publication Date
Summer 8-23-2010
Abstract
Oral history interview with recreational fisherman Murray "Bud" Tillman, Jr. Tillman, a native of Fort Pierce, Florida, began fishing as a child with his grandmother, who took him to bridges on weekends. After completing his military service, Tillman returned to Fort Pierce and bought his own boat. In addition to fishing locally, he also regularly goes to the Bahamas. Before it was closed, Oculina Bank was one of Tillman's favorite fishing spots due to the size and diversity of its fish population. The increased regulations to and eventual closure of the Oculina Bank have affected his fishing. He has found other places to fish, but would still go to Oculina Bank if it were allowed. Tillman supports regulating the fishery but prefers catch limits or seasonal closures instead of shutting down an entire area, which has a negative effect on the local economy. He is very concerned about the potential environmental impact from urban or agricultural water runoff. In this interview, Tillman also describes some of his fishing techniques.
Keywords
Fisheries, Florida, Fort Pierce, Fishers, Interviews, Fishery closures, Fishery management
Description
1 sound file (59 min.) : digital, MP3 file + ;
Subject: topical
Fisheries; Fort Pierce; Florida; Fishery closures; Fishery management; Fisher; Interviews; Fishing; Fishers
Subject: geographic
Florida, Fort Pierce
Language
English
Type
Sound
Genre
Oral history, Online audio
Format
Audio
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Collection
Oculina Bank Oral History Project
Identifier
O6-00001
Recommended Citation
Tillman, Murray Clayton Jr. (Interviewee), "Bud Tillman oral history interview" (2010). Oculina Bank Oral History Project. 14.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/oculina_ohp/14
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