Free hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Okaloosa County

 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Okaloosa County.

The course takes place at Bass Pro Shops, 4301 Legendary Drive, Destin. Instruction is from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28 and 30, and attendance is required at both class sessions.

Students must complete the Internet course before coming to class and bring a copy of the final report from the online portion of the course. The final report form does not have to be notarized.

An adult must accompany children under the age of 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper with them to take notes.

Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.

People interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling Hunter Safety Coordinator Will Burnett at the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.

Is Taxidermy a profitable career choice?

This is a subject that can lead to alot of heated debate, most of it from practicing taxidermists. That said, much of the success of any business lies in the concept and practice of the operation and in its professionalism. Many Sportsmen take the plunge into Taxidermy as something more than a hobby before they really understand the investment that it requires, not only in time and in money but in knowledge that transcends the technical aspects of their craft…business. So, is Taxidermy a profitable career choice?

FWC News Release: Free hunter safety course offered in Santa Rosa County

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Free hunter safety course offered in Santa Rosa County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Santa Rosa County.
The class is at Avalon Middle School, 5445 King Arthur’s Way, Milton. Instruction is from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21, 23, 28 and 30. The range portion of the class is Nov. 1 from 7-10 a.m.
An adult must accompany children under the age of 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper with them to take notes.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
People interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling Hunter Safety Coordinator Will Burnett at the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.

FWC: Cooler weather brings more hunting opportunities

October “Outta’ the Woods”

By Tony Young

Cooler weather brings more hunting opportunities

Football season is in full swing, and the 2014-15 hunting season is cranking up. Heck, in Zone A, they’re already into general gun season. But for the rest of us, I’d like to cover some things you should know regarding three hunting seasons that are just around the corner: muzzleloading gun, gray squirrel and the first phase of dove.

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Duck hunters – We want to hear from you!

Duck hunters – We want to hear from you!

Dear waterfowl hunters,

Please take the time to complete this online survey. The survey is being sent to hunters throughout the Atlantic Flyway, and your answers will be used to help develop regulations that will provide the most hunting opportunity, while maintaining healthy duck populations.

You have until the end of October to complete this survey. Thank you for helping to make a difference in our duck hunting future.

FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management: Marine Fisheries Monthly

Stone Crab

Action: Recreational and commercial season opens Oct. 15 in state and federal waters

Information:

• Only the claws may be harvested
• Claws must be at least 2 ¾ inches to be harvested
• Bag limit: 1 gallon of claws per person, 2 gallons per vessel, whichever is less
• Harvest of claws from females with eggs is prohibited
• May 16: Season closes
• Cannot use any device that can puncture, crush or injure the crab body
• 5 trap maximum per person

Bobwhite Quail Quota Hunts Deadline Soon: Got Your Application in Yet?

APPLY FOR QUAIL QUOTA HUNTS BEFORE OCT. 15 DEADLINE

In cooperation with the Bobwhite Quail Initiative, two landowners have each volunteered to host up to two youth hunters with accompanying adults (two adult/youth pair). These hunts are outstanding opportunities to harvest some wild quail and have an amazing experience.  While these special hunts won’t take place until January, the deadline to get your application in is coming quickly-Oct. 15!

To apply, a letter must be sent to the Bobwhite Quail Initiative office of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.  So, check your calendar and get those letters in – don’t let this deadline pass you by!

MORE INFORMATION

• Quota Hunts: Bobwhite Quail Initiative – How to Apply
• Bobwhite Quail Initiative Information
• Buy a Hunting License
• Taking a Hunter Education Course