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• Advice for introducing new hunters – from a new hunter!

  Friday, October 1, 2021 -  If you know someone – a friend, family member, neighbor or coworker – who shows an interest in hunting, invite them on your next outing, even if you’re just scouting.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in 8 counties for October

  Thursday, September 16, 2021 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting, then clicking on “Hunter Safety” or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in four counties in September

  Friday, September 3, 2021 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.

• Deer hunters: Find answers to your FAQs

  Thursday, September 2, 2021 -  We’ve compiled a list of common questions our customer call center staff and biologists receive. Not only will the following FAQs put you in the know but we hope you’ll share the answers with other hunters in your favorite forum or Facebook group!

• FWC seeks contracted nuisance alligator trapper for St. Lucie County 

  Thursday, September 2, 2021 -  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address.

• Bay County Shooting Range to reopen Aug. 26 

  Friday, August 20, 2021 -  Due to facility issues, the Bay County Shooting Range is closed beginning Friday, Aug. 20 at noon CT and is expected to reopen Thursday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. CT.

• Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in 9 counties for September

  Monday, August 16, 2021 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting, then clicking on “Hunter Safety” or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.

• FWC video outlines new rules to keep chronic wasting disease from spreading into Florida

  Thursday, August 12, 2021 -  CWD, which has not been detected in Florida, is a contagious disease of the brain and central nervous system that is always fatal to members of the deer family.

• Hunter safety internet-completion course offered in 10 counties for August

  Monday, August 2, 2021 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting, then clicking on “Hunter Safety” or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.

• Wondering about the impact of antler point regulations in Florida? Find out now!

  Monday, August 2, 2021 -  Data about the impact of the FWC's deer antler point regulations suggest progress is being made in an area important to most deer hunters – more opportunities to see and harvest larger antlered deer.