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Spring turkey season is here

Florida’s regular five-week spring turkey season is March 17 to April 22 By Stan Kirkland, FWC For spring turkey hunters, that magical time of the year is here. The spring gobbler season is upon us. Unlike the fall season when hunters try to bust up a flock of turkeys and then call them back together, in the spring, hunters listen for the unmistakable sounds of gobblers gobbling in the distance. Ask a dozen turkey hunters and you will hear just...

Master Naturalist Wetlands class starting in March

Module offered on Tuesdays Training includes ecosystem processes, identification of key plants and wildlife, and the role of humans in shaping Florida’s environment, interpretation skills, and environmental ethics.  The wetlands module will be taught March 20-May 15th, 2012 and courses will take place in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.  Registration closes March 13, 2012.  Cost is $225, which includes materials, instruction and three field trips.  Spots are limited so visit the course website to register www.masternaturalist.org click current course offerings, freshwater...

Review of changes in the 2012 Florida fishing regulations

Redfish, speckled trout and grouper changes come into effect From the FWC – Some Changes in 2012 Marine Regulations By Stan Kirkland, FW The year 2012 brings several changes for marine anglers who fish Florida waters. In November, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) met in Key Largo and voted to increase both recreational and commercial fishing opportunities for spotted sea trout. The expanded opportunities come as a result of successful sea trout management. For recreational anglers, the...

Antlerless deer season Dec. 26 – Jan. 1

Season helps ensure healthy deer population By Stan Kirkland, FWC Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the idea of an antlerless deer season in Florida would have been met with skepticism. After all, it was during that time when deer were being released in different areas around the state in an effort to rebuild populations. Hunters know this better than anyone, but the recovery is long since complete and antlerless deer hunting is now an accepted and necessary deer management...