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Close Encounters of the Fuzzy Kind

NoleDiver — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:39:34 GMT

Was walking in to set up my stand Saturday for a bow hunt and came across a sow and two cubs. (Kind of interesting being 40 yards from 3 bears with a healing leg, 30 lbs. of crap on my back and a bow in my hand.)

Went back Wed morning before class and they came back. Here are a few pics of one of the cubs - closest was about 18 yards.

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Deer Cam Pics

whitebc — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:20:33 GMT

Anyone got anything out of the ordinary?
This was one I thought was pretty neat when I went to check the camera
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Beau Turner Conservation Center

sshafer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:19:23 GMT

If you have not had a chance to visit the Beau Turner Conservation Center make every effort to get out and see it. It is an awesome facility for youth and everything is provided - guns, ammunitioin, targets, archery equipment, fishing supplies, etc. Check out their web site at http://myfwc.com/huntered/BTYCC.htm

08-09 HUNTING SEASON

ckdoublenecks — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:18:37 GMT

I can't seem to print FWC's pdf for the current seasons. Any non-pdf help guys?

Youth Hunting Field Day to be held Oct. 4 at Tall Timbers

cyGraphics — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:10:23 GMT

[b]News Release from FWC
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[i]September 17, 2008
Contact: Renee Hays, 850-413-0084
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New hunters looking for help and those with experience wanting to sharpen their skills are invited to attend the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Youth Hunting Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Tall Timbers Research Station, north of Tallahassee.

The FWC will partner with Tall Timbers and the Big Bend Youth Outdoor Foundation to put on this free, half-day event for kids of all ages and their parents who are interested in attending. Pre-registration is not necessary.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., expert instructors will teach the fundamentals of hunting deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game, and participants will learn about using dogs while hunting. They will get to target-shoot with bows, shotguns, rifles and muzzleloading guns, and there is even going to be a fishing pole casting competition.

Other activities include getting a close look at the inside of an FWC helicopter and seeing a K-9 demonstration by FWC law enforcement officers and their dogs. Participants also are eligible for door prizes and the chance on winning a youth hunt or rifle.

Sponsors and volunteers include the Future of Hunting in Florida, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Kevin’s Guns and Sporting Goods, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Talquin Portable Restrooms, Plantation Security Inc., Ducks Unlimited, Jefferson Long Rifles, Seminole Archery Supply, Tallahassee Bowhunters Association, Horse Creek Traditional Archery Club, Quality Deer Management Association, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Safari Club International and the Florida Division of Forestry.

For more information on the Youth Hunting Field Day, call Renee Hays at 850-413-0084. For directions to Tall Timbers Research Station, click www.talltimbers.org.

Any Luck with the Ducks or Bucks this weekend

cyGraphics — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:32:28 GMT

Just wondering if anyone made it out this weekend.... I have a feeling most stayed in a watched the games. I was itching to go on Sunday though. That little touch of "not quite so hot" weather sure was nice.

Fur or Feathers???

whitebc — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:55:32 GMT

Which one is everyone doing this weekend?
Sat Morn - Work
Sat Eve. - Deer
Sun Morn - Duck
Sun Eve - Deer
That's what I hope anyhow!!!

Kawikee Plantation 7/18-7/20

WaltDawg — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:35:29 GMT

A good friend from law school is an associate for the Butler Wooten law firm in Columbus, Georgia who happens to have a 4,000+ acre hunting plantation near Lumpkin, GA. Since it was the offseason and there were no clients to entertain, the five of us had the place to ourselves. We stayed in the 4 bedroom lodge overlooking the lake.

The ammenities included horseback riding, personal golf carts, jeeps, atv's, hot tub, 3 jon boats w/trolling motors, hog/deer/quail/dove hunts when they're in season. The hunts can be on horseback if you prefer it. They also have 25 English Pointers and 1 German Shorthair.

One of the partners sent us a picture of this monster caught a few months ago at the lake near the lodge.

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We never got one that big, but KC started off with the weekend's first fish casting a buzz bait from shore.

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We explored and fished Friday afternoon while enjoying a few cold beverages.

Saturday morning we went out on the horses and had a great time thanks to our guide Scott. He took this shot of the four of us. Winchester and I had a great ride.

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Saturday afternoon we practiced for quail season. Here's Buddy posing before he erupted on the clay pigeons.

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It was a great relaxing weekend spending time outdoors. It was nice to see how the other half lives. Hopefully, I'll get invited back for a shoot in a few months.

Hunting season

NoleDiver — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:26:10 GMT

Who's hunting where this year? I may try the forest a bit.

Sun & Moon Data

cyGraphics — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:46:10 GMT

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php

FWC Offers Gator Hunt Classes

cyGraphics — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:01:21 GMT

News Release from FWC:

July 9, 2008
Contact: Steve Stiegler, 850-488-3831

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.

Attendance is not mandatory for licensed hunters, but the FWC recommends that participants attend, especially if they have not previously hunted for alligators. Class topics include preparing for the hunt, hunting techniques and safety, harvesting and processing, caring for your alligator hide and alligator hunting rules and regulations. Also, persons who do not have an alligator harvest permit can attend if they want to learn what hunting alligators is all about.

Click the following link for the full release and class locations.

http://myfwc.com/whatsnew/08/statewide/News_08_X_GatorHuntTrain.htm

2008-2009 FLORIDA HUNTING SEASONS

T-Rex — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:52:42 GMT

Season Dates for the Florida Hunting Seasons by Region. Seasons and dates are not applicable on WMAs. For specific WMA regulations, obtain individual WMA brochures published annually for each area.

Season	Northwest Zone	Central Zone	South Zone
Archery	Oct. 18 - Nov. 16, 2008	Sept. 20 - Oct. 19, 2008	Sept. 6 - Oct. 5, 2008
Deer-dog training	Oct. 25 - Nov. 13, 2008	Oct. 4-23, 2008	Oct. 4-23, 2008
Crossbow	Dec. 1-7, 2008	Oct. 20-24, 2008	Oct. 6-10, 2008
Muzzleloading gun	Nov. 21-23, 2008 Feb. 19 - March 1, 2009	Oct. 25 - Nov. 2, 2008	Oct. 11-19, 2008
General gun	Nov. 27-30, 2008 Dec. 13, 2008 - Feb. 18, 2009	Nov. 8, 2008 - Jan. 18, 2009	Oct. 25, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009
Antlerless deer	Dec. 20-26, 2008	Nov. 15-21, 2008	Nov. 1-7, 2008
Fall turkey*	Nov. 27-30, 2008 Dec. 13, 2008 - Jan. 18, 2009	Nov. 8, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009	Nov. 8, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009
Quail and gray squirrel	Nov. 8, 2008 - March 1, 2009	Nov. 8, 2008 - March 1, 2009	Nov. 8, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Bobcat and otter	Dec. 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009	Dec. 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009	Dec. 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Spring turkey**	March 21 - April 26, 2009	March 21 - April 26, 2009	March 7 - April 12, 2009

Wild hog, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, coyote, nutria, skunk and beaver may be taken year-round.

* Except for Holmes County, where there is no fall harvest of turkeys allowed.

** Spring Turkey Season is limited to March 21 – April 5, 2009 in Holmes County.