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Debbie Hanson

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Outdoor Writer & Freshwater Fishing Guide

Captain Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer and freshwater guide living in Estero, Florida. Her articles, covering both freshwater and saltwater fishing techniques, have appeared in publications such as USA Today Hunt & Fish, Salt Water Sportsman Magazine, Florida Sportsman, and Gulfshore Life Magazine. She is also a weekly contract blogger for TakeMeFishing.org.

Debbie’s contagious enthusiasm for fishing and the outdoors has led her to appearances on nationally televised shows such as Lunkerville, George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing, and A Fishing Story with Ronnie Green.

She is also on the board of Fish Florida, a non-profit organization which helps people, especially children, learn about fishing and Florida’s environment via proceeds from the sale of the state’s specialty sailfish auto license plate.

When Debbie isn’t guiding clients on the lakes and canals of Southwest Florida, she can be found educating and encouraging newcomers to the sport.

July 23, 2024

EP. 335 Freshwater Fishing Adventures with Captain Debbie Hanson at G…

On this episode, we catch up with the amazing Captain Debbie Hanson as she shares her exciting new partnership with Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts. Debbie, a US Coast Guard-licensed freshwater fishing guide, is involved in various organizations and magazines, such …

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Jan. 17, 2023

EP. 272 NPAA Conference and Women’s Kayak Fishing Meetup Recap

Hear firsthand about the NPAA Conference and the Women's Kayak Fishing Meetup from some of the participants on this week's show! Special thanks to Lieza Fitzgerald, Gabriella McGrath and Debbie Hanson for sharing their thoughts.

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