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Setting Hunting Regulations and Seasons

 
photo of a biologist collecting information on a deer

 

photo of a deer jaw bone

During hunting seasons, biologists gather information from deer, hog, turkey, quail and waterfowl, which help them formulate management strategies, and set sustainable harvest limits.

 

 
photo of a biologist conducting alligator research

Once imperiled, the American alligator is now so widespread in Florida that hunting quotas have been established for this species.

 

 

 
photo of a biologist conducting deer research

On Twin Rivers WMA, record deer harvests have been reported in recent years, as measured by both number of deer taken, and population indices.

 

 

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