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Major Changes to Florida's Hunting Rules and Regulations for 2010-2011:
(Hunting Permits - Sportsmen Save Money If They Buy Early)
Major regulation and rule changes for this season are listed below. There are many other changes not listed here. Hunters are responsible for learning requirements and regulations pertaining to the types of hunting they pursue.
*Effective July 1, 2010, hunters must possess an annual $5 deer permit as well as a hunting license and other permits as appropriate to hunt deer on private and public lands. In addition, permit fees also will increase for the state waterfowl permit, resident and nonresident turkey permit and wildlife management area permit.
*New deer hunting zone boundaries have been established. The boundary that previously separated the Northwest Hunting Zone from the Central Zone has been moved west. In addition, a new zone has been created, made up in part by the Green Swamp Basin. All hunting zones have been renamed.
*Season dates for hunting deer have been changed on private lands, the Kissimmee River Public Use Area and the Kissimmee chain of Lakes Area.
*Five new public hunting areas have been established: Fort White Mitigation Park (1,290 acres in Gilchrist County), Lafayette Forest Wildlife Environmental Area (2,148 acres in Lafayette County), Charles H. Bronson wildlife Management Area (9,754 acres in Orange and Seminole Counties), Marshall Swamp Wildlife Management Area (6,445 acres in Marion County), and Watermelon Pond Wildlife Environmental Area (4,231 acres in Alachua County).
*A two-day youth turkey season has been established the weekend prior to the opening of spring turkey season in each hunting zone.
See the Florida 2010-2011 Hunting Regulations Handbook for more information.
 
 
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Tate's Hell Restoration Plan for 2010-2020
July, 2010
All hunters who frequent areas in the Tate's Hell State Forest may be interested to know what's going on there and what is planned for its future.
Tate's Hell State Forest encompasses nearly 205,000 acres in Franklin and Liberty counties, Florida.
More . . .
FWC moves September 1-3, 2010 meeting from Weston to Pensacola Beach, Florida
For immediate release: July 28, 2010
Contact: Patricia Behnke, 850-251-2130
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting previously scheduled for Weston will take place in Pensacola Beach on September 1-3, 2010. More . . .
FWC offers gator-hunting classes
For immediate release: July 23, 2010
Contact: Steve Stiegler, 850-488-3831
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering alligator hunters no-cost, three-hour classes to help them prepare for the Aug. 15 – Nov. 1 statewide alligator harvest. Reservations are not required to attend a class.
More . . .
FWC to close deer hunting in small area within Big Cypress National Preserve
For immediate release: July 20, 2010
Contact: Tony Young, (FWC) 850-488-7867;
Bob DeGross (Big Cypress National Preserve) 239-695-1107
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an executive order, which will close zones 3 and 4 of the Stairsteps Unit of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area to the harvest of deer for the 2010-2011 hunting season. The order will be effective prior to the archery season and will remain in place for one year. More . . .
Quota permits not being mailed anymore
For immediate release: July 19, 2010
Contact: Office of License and Permitting, 850-488-3641
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make hunters aware that beginning this year, quota permits for general gun, archery, muzzleloading gun, family, youth, airboat and track will not be mailed out to successful applicants as they have been in the past.
More . . .
Remaining alligator hunting permits go on sale June 30, 2010
News release: June 24, 2010
Contact: Steve Stiegler, 850-488-3831
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin the second phase of accepting applications for a chance to obtain highly coveted permits to participate in the statewide alligator harvest. More . . .
FWC recognizes hunters for outstanding efforts
News release: June 24, 2010
Contact: Bill Cline, 850-413-0084
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized two individuals at its meeting in Lake Mary Thursday for their contributions to hunter safety and youth hunting.
More . . .
FWC approves draft rules for hunting
News release: June 23, 2010
Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed FWC staff on Wednesday to proceed with developing a final rule proposal that would make crossbows a legal method of take for all hunters during the archery season on private lands.
More . . .
Hunting and Fishing Licenses - On July 1, 2010, resident shoreline fishing license is free; other prices increase
News release: June 22, 2010
Contact: Henry Cabbage, 850-488-8843
Florida Wildlife Commission
The license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9 last year, but beginning July 1, it’s free. Other license and permit fees will increase on that date. More . . .
Dove Club Permits Go on Sale July 1, 2010
News release: June 21, 2010
Contact: Office of Licensing and Permitting, 850-488-3641
Florida Wildlife Commission
Six special-opportunity dove fields will be open to the public this season through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s special-opportunity Dove Club Program.
More . . .
FWC meeting for June 2010, in Lake Mary, Florida
News release: June 9, 2010
Contacts:
(inland issues) Patricia Behnke, 850-251-2130;
(marine issues) Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet June 23 and 24, 2010 in Lake Mary near Orlando. Among the many topics for discussion include several draft rules, re: fox and coyote enclusures, restricting the method of taking during spring turkey season on WMAs, and allowing use of crossbows during archery season on private lands. More . . .
FWC releases bear management plan for public review
News release: June 1, 2010
Contact: Patricia Behnke, 850-251-2130
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting public input on a draft bear management plan. This plan sets up the framework for the FWC to make effective bear management decisions in conjunction with stakeholders and the public who live in bear country. The goal of the plan is to maintain sustainable bear populations in suitable habitats throughout Florida for the benefit of the species and the public.
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Alligator hunters must resubmit applications
News release: May 27, 2010
Contact: Henry Cabbage, 850-488-8843
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is working to get things back on track after learning about a problem with alligator hunting permit applications. Active Outdoors, the company that provides the FWC’s licensing and permitting system, said a coding error resulted in the recording of incorrect harvest period choices for many of the Florida alligator hunting applications. More . . .
Hunting Permits Cost Increase
For immediate release: May 7, 2010
Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867
Florida Wildlife Commission
There will be an increase in the cost of some of Florida's hunting and saltwater fishing permits, beginning July 1, 2010. If sportsmen act now, however, they can beat the price increase.
More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: Public meetings set on possible changes to WMA hunting season dates and reporting deer harvests
For immediate release: April 7, 2010
Contact: Cory Morea, 850-410-0656, ext. 17256
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold 14 public meetings throughout the state to receive input from Florida hunters on proposals affecting deer hunting. More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: Hunters get more public land; youths get new turkey hunting weekend
For immediate release: February 17, 2010
Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) passed new rules Wednesday, opening more public land to hunters and establishing a special spring turkey hunting weekend just for Florida’s youths.
More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: FWC decides to draft rules guiding fox and coyote enclosures
For immediate release: February 17, 2010
Contact: Stan Kirkland, 850-624-7000
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Wednesday to temporarily prohibit the chasing of foxes and coyotes in enclosures, while moving forward to draft rules guiding such enclosures in Florida. An executive order prohibiting chasing of foxes and coyotes within an enclosure will be issued by Feb. 24. More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: Deer hunters get better-aligned zones and season dates
For immediate release: February 17, 2010
Contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867
Florida Wildlife Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) passed new rules Wednesday affecting deer hunters, beginning with the 2010-11 season. The new rules modified zone boundaries and season dates for deer hunting on private property. More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: FWC moves forward with changes to nuisance wildlife rule
For immediate release: February 17, 2010
Contact: Patricia Behnke, 850-251-2130
Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the nuisance wildlife rule at Wednesday’s Commission meeting in Apalachicola.
More re: nuisance wildlife rule. . .
HUNTING NEWS: FWC considering crossbow use during archery season
For immediate release: February 11, 2010
Contact: Tony Young
Florida Wildlife Commission
850-488-7867
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering allowing the use of crossbows by hunters during archery season. More on this hunting news story. . .
HUNTING NEWS: Florida's Annual student archery tournament going live in Newberry, February 27, 2010
For immediate release: February 10, 2010
Contact: Steve Robbins
Florida Wildlife Commission
386-758-0525
The 2010 Florida National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament will be held in Newberry on February 27, 2010.
More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: Florida Wildlife Commission Meeting Agenda, February 17-18, 2010
For immediate release: February 9, 2010
Contacts:
(inland issues) Henry Cabbage, 850-488-8843
(marine issues) Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554
Agenda, with links to background reports: Go to MyFWC.com/Commission.
February 17-18, 2010
Franklin County Courthouse
Apalachicola, Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will convene its next meeting at the Franklin County Courthouse in Apalachicola Feb. 17-18. The meeting will come to order at 8:30 a.m. both days, with numerous high-profile issues dominating the agenda.
Wednesday’s (Feb. 17) agenda includes an update on the fox or coyote enclosure permit process. The update will brief the Commissioners on the history and results of recent FWC investigations into the operation of enclosures where hunters pursue foxes or coyotes with dogs. Staff will present regulation options for those facilities.
Final action on proposals to revamp deer hunting zones and dates to align them with the rut – the period when hunters have the highest success rate – is on the Wednesday agenda, as well. More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: Where to hunt spring turkeys without a quota permit
CONTACT:
Tony Young, FWC, 850-488-7867
February 8, 2010
If you weren’t lucky enough to get drawn for a spring turkey quota permit, or if you are looking for even more spring turkey hunting opportunity, don’t fret; there are numerous wildlife management areas (WMAs) that don’t require them.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers 42 public hunting areas statewide where hunters need only to “walk on” to hunt spring turkeys. More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: Florida Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days are February 6-7, 2010
Contact: Tony Young, FWC, 850-488-7867
February 2, 2010
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established February 6-7, 2010, as Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. These select days are a great opportunity to get young people outdoors and to introduce them to the excitement of waterfowl hunting.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established February 6-7, 2010, as Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. These select days are a great opportunity to get young people outdoors and to introduce them to the excitement of waterfowl hunting.
More . . .
NEWS: February 17-18, 2010,
FWC Meeting Agenda
Florida Wildlife Commission Meeting,
February 17-18, 2010, AGENDA - "Changes to Deer Management Zones and Seasons."
Location:
Franklin County Courthouse
33 Market Street
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
This meeting is open to the public
A major item for final Commission action includes "Changes to Deer Management Zones and Seasons." More . . .
NEWS: January 14, 2010 - Econfina Creek WMA
Mobility-impaired hunt permits available for Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area
Contact:
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Roger Shields, 850-265-3676
Mobility-impaired hunters who missed the drawing for the Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) mobility-impaired hunts may still have a chance to hunt the area. More . . .
January 15, 2010 - GUN SHOWS
Gun Show Schedule for Northwest Florida
March 27-28, 2010: Fort Walton Beach, FL (N.W. Florida Fairgrounds)
April 10-11, 2010: Pensacola, FL (Interstate Fairgrounds)
April 24-25, 2010: Tallahassee, FL (North Florida Fairgrounds)
May 1-2, 2010: Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Fairgrounds)
May 22-23, 2010: Fort Walton Beach, FL (N.W. Florida Fairgrounds)
June 26-27, 2010: Pensacola, FL (Interstate Fairgrounds)
NEWS: January 13, 2010 - Point Washington Food Plots
Point Washington Wildlife Management Area, Walton County, Florida
One of our alert website visitors named
Glenn tipped us off to this interesting hunting news
item. The Point Washington Wildlife Management
Area has recently put out 18 food plots. More . . .
NEWS: December 15, 2009 - Prescribed Fires
Apalachicola National Forest
Prescribed Fires for year 2010
(as of 09/23/2009)
According to the U.S. Forestry Service, hunting news concerning controlled burns is that they can take place in the Apalachicola National Forest during the dormant phases indicated on their map. More . . .
HUNTING NEWS: December 9, 2009 - News Release
(Modification of zone boundaries and season dates for deer hunting)
CONTACT: Tony Young, 850-488-7867
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FWC moves ahead with proposed hunting rules, adding new public hunting lands More . . .
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