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HUNTING for a place to hunt in
North Florida?

This is a count of the number of deer we have seen while out and about:

2010-2011 deer hunting season TOTAL: 430

2009-2010 deer hunting season TOTAL: 321

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If you've ever asked yourself, "Where can I go hunting around here?" You've hit the bull's eye for answers! Place your sights on THIS SITE as your guide.

You just bought that shiny new muzzleloader, Winchester rifle, or "whatever" shotgun. You're itchin' to use it. But you've got a problem:

You don't own private property.

You can't afford a private club lease.

You still haven't won the Florida lottery.

What do you do?

You allow me to share the knowledge I've gained from over 50 years of living in the great outdoors of North Florida.

I was born and raised on back strap and Browning rifles. I've tracked for whitetail deer in the Apalachicola National Forest, hunted for lost hounds in Mud Swamp, and wrangled with wild turkeys at the rattlesnake curve. I've even shot coyotes off the back side of a deer.

But enough about me. We need to find YOU that perfect spot. Let me and my lovely wife Brenda help.

Through my own personal experience, I have discovered great places on North Florida public land. If you live in or visit the Tallahassee, Florida, area you will find public land in almost any direction you go.

So sit back and take a few minutes to browse through the website. I know you will find the perfect spot for your next hunting experience.

This is your information guide to hunting on public land in Florida. You can find valuable information on where to hunt in the many wildlife management areas as well as up-to-date regulations for hunting in Florida. You will also find articles, stories, photos, and much more as you browse through the website. We welcome your stories, photos, and any other contributions you care to share with other hunters like yourself!

Our mission is to provide the dedicated working man or woman who loves to hunt with the information needed to find no-cost hunting places on public land in Florida and to be properly informed of the hunting rules and regulations.

SOME WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS:

Apalachicola WMA

Tate’s Hell WMA

Ochlockonee WMA

Click to find more places to hunt on public land. . .

SOME SUCCESSFUL HUNTERS:

Mitchell's bunch

Kenny

David

Photo of the Week:

Turkey Gobbler

Here you have it, folks. This is one of those ole turkey gobblers that I've been looking for all season long. I figured since spring turkey season is over and I didn't bag a bird, that the next best thing to getting close to one of these fine feathered friends was to shoot one in captivity with my trusty camera.

This past Saturday, Brenda and I took a trip to the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown, Florida, to watch a knife-making demo at the Settlement Blacksmith Shop.

To my great delight, this pioneer settlement had some real-live turkey gobbler residents. This up-close-and-personal shot shows just how colorful these birds really are. Out in the wild, viewed from a distance, they look very similar to a black buzzard. But when the gobbler struts his stuff, it's quite a different picture. What self-respecting turkey hen would not be attracted to this fine-looking gobbler?

Kenny Presnell, www.Hunting-with-Kenny.com

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“A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

The Second Amendment (Amendment II) to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects a right to keep and bear arms. The Second Amendment was adopted on December 15, 1791, along with the rest of the Bill of Rights.

For up-to-date legislative and policy issues that affect hunters and gun owners go to: National Rifle Association.

Gun Owners of America was formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue: Gun Owners of America.

GUN SHOWS - 2012:

May 19-20, 2012: Fort Pierce, FL (St. Lucie County Fairgrounds)
May 19-20, 2012: Deland, FL (Volusia County Fairgrounds)
May 19-20, 2012: Orlando, FL (Central Florida Fairgrounds)
May 26-27, 2012: Miami, FL (Dade County Fairgrounds)
May 26-27, 2012: Green Cove Springs, FL (Clay County Fairgrounds)
Jun 2- 3, 2012: Ft. Walton Bch, FL (N.W. Florida Fairgrounds)
Jun 2-3, 2012: Titusville, FL (Titusville Elks Lodge)
Jun 23-24, 2012: Pensacola, FL (Interstate Fairgrounds)
Jul 7-8, 2012: Orlando, FL (Central Florida Fairgrounds)
Jul 14-15, 2012: Tallahassee, FL (North Florida Fairgrounds)
Jul 14-15. 2-12: Maitland, FL (Maitland Civic Center)
Jul 21-22, 2012: Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Fairgrounds)
Jun 23-24, 2012: Starke, FL (Bradford County Fairgrounds)
Jul 28-29, 2012: Miami, FL (Dade County Fairgrounds)
Aug 11-12, 2012: Panama City, FL (Bay County Fairgrounds)
Aug 18-19, 2012: Orlando, FL (Central Florida Fairgrounds)
Aug 25-26, 2012: Pensacola, FL (Interstate Fairgrounds)
Sep 1-2, 2012: Miami, FL (Dade County Fairgrounds)
Sep 8-9, 2012: Tallahassee, FL (North Florida Fairgrounds)
Sep 15-16, 2012: Ft. Walton Beach, FL (NW Florida Fairgrounds)
Sep 22-23, 2012: Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Fairgrounds)
Oct 6-7, 2012: Orlando, FL (Central Florida Fairgrounds)
Oct 27-28, 2012: Panama City, FL (Bay County Fairgrounds)
Nov 3-4, 2012: Miami, FL (Dade County Fairgrounds)
Nov 17-18, 2012: Pensacola, FL (Interstate Fairgrounds)
Nov 24-25, 2012: Orlando, FL (Central Florida Fairgrounds)
Dec 1-2, 2012: Ft. Walton Beach, FL (NW Florida Fairgrounds)
Dec 8-9, 2012: Tallahassee, FL (North Florida Fairgrounds)
Dec 15-16, 2012: Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Fairgrounds)

FUN STUFF:

Farming for Wildlife's "Watch Him Grow" is back for its second season. Last year we got to watch Sudden Impact grow what did become the biggest whitetail antlers EVER! Sudden Impact died of a blood infection last season and even with two weeks left to grow still made almost 500 inches! This year we get to watch Primetime, a buck who at 3 years old last year grew a set of antlers that scored 308" and had over a 27 inch inside spread. He's got it all - mass, width, palmation and drop-tines - an unbelievably impressive buck! Please join us at www.farmingforwildlife.com to watch Primetime grow his "headgear" this year.

Apalachicola National Forest Interactive MAP.

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Osceola National Forest Interactive MAP.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hunting with Kenny Blog
The Hunting with Kenny Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the hunting-with-kenny.com Website. Subscribe here.

Public Hunting Land Areas
There is an abundance of public hunting land in North Florida. Here are our favorites.

Boat ramps - hunting on public land in Northwest Florida
Boat ramps for hunting on public land in North Florida

Camping areas located on public land in North Florida
Camping Areas to stay at while hunting on public land in North Florida

Shooting Ranges open to the public in Northwest Florida
Shooting ranges open to the public in Northwest Florida.

Florida Hunting Season Dates For 2011-2012
Hunting season and hunting season dates for Florida for 2011-2012

Florida Hunting Regulations
These are basic hunting regulations everyone should know when hunting on public land in Florida.

Hunting License and Permits Requirements for Florida
Hunting license and permits requirements for Florida.

Hunting Permits for Wildlife Management Areas
Hunting permits needed for Northwest Florida

Hunter Safety Requirements
Hunter safety courses and requirements for hunting in Florida.

Hunting News
Hunting news and updates for Florida wildlife hunters.

Hunting Articles
Hunting articles by outdoors enthusiast Kenny Gasaway

Hunting Articles by Tony Young, FWC
Hunting Articles by Tony Young, Florida Wildlife Commission

Hunting dogs - Veterinarian advice
Hunting dogs - Veterinarian advice and helpful tips for their care

Hunting Articles – Our View
Hunting articles of tips, strategies, tactics, and techniques for hunting deer, turkey, hogs, etc. on public land in Florida.

Hunting - Your Stories
Hunting stories and adventures submitted by our readers

Hunting with Fellow Hunters in Northwest Florida
Fellow hunters we've met along the way while hunting in Northwest Florida.

Hunting Stories and Tantalizing Tales
Hunting stories and tantalizing tales by Kenny and Brenda of their adventures in Northwest Florida

Special Events Announcements
Special Events Announcements for hunting and outdoors activities in North Florida

Hunting Checklist
Hunting checklist for a successful hunt

Hunting Connections
Hunting Connections to information on taxidermy, deer, turkey, and helpful sites.

Hunting FAQ
Hunting FAQ - frequently asked questions

Hunting Forums
Hunting Forums - your place to share experiences, opinions, and knowledge

Hunting Tips
Hunting tips, strategies, tactics, and techniques for hunting deer, turkey, hogs, etc.

hunting-photo-gallery
Hunting photo gallery of Northwest Florida

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Turkey scouting and snake encounters while hunting in Florida.
Turkey scouting and snake encounters while hunting in Florida.

Letters from our readers
Letters from our readers

Hunting Crossword Puzzles
Hunting - fun and challenging crossword puzzles

Hunting recipes for venison
Hunting recipes for venison

Trading Corner
Trading Corner for FREE hunting classified ads for our readers.

Hunting Stories, Hunting for Max the Missing Beagle
Hunting stories by Brenda Presnell - Hunting for Max the Missing Beagle

Hunting News FWC Moves Forward on Black Bear Management Plan.
Hunting News - FWC moves forward on black bear management and conservation plan.

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HUNTING for a place to hunt in North Florida?

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North Florida?