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Florida 2010-2011
Hunting Regulations Handbook

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.

Important Hunting Links:

Florida Fish and Wildife Conservation Commission

Florida Wildlife License Information (FWC)

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Hunting regulations can sometimes be a pain in the neck. But I'm sure you will agree that rules and regulations are necessary. They play a part to ensure that Florida wildlife will be plentiful for years to come. It is our responsibility to be well informed.

Before you go though, it's a good idea to check with each individual wildlife management area for specific rules and regulations that may apply. Keep in mind also that rules and regulations may change from year to year.

You will find that taking the time to equip yourself with informaton is just as important as having the proper firearm and ammo. Both combined will ensure that you will have an enjoyable experience on public land in Florida.

For COMPLETE rules and regulations for all hunting in Florida, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's website.