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  Test your knowledge about treestand safety

  Thursday, October 1, 2020 -  You can stay safe when hunting from an elevated platform by following a few simple precautions.
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  Reducing the risk of CWD spreading into Florida through requirements on importing deer carcasses

  Tuesday, September 1, 2020 -  Knowing and following the requirements for importing harvested deer, elk, moose, caribou and other members of the deer family are important ways you can help protect Florida deer populations.
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  Updates about 2020-2021 waterfowl hunting

  Monday, August 3, 2020 -  This year, waterfowl hunting opportunities created by permit holders who don’t show up for morning stormwater treatment area hunts will be distributed differently.
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  FWC introduces new, easy-to-use options to log and report harvested deer

  Thursday, July 2, 2020 -  All hunters, including those exempt from hunting license/permit requirements, must log and report their harvested deer.

• Changes to mallard bag limits and applying for public dove hunting opportunities

  Tuesday, December 3, 2019 -  December brings cooler weather and with that comes wintering migratory birds just in time for the start of the second phase of the waterfowl/coot season and the third phase of mourning and white-winged dove.

• Youth waterfowl day in November and general gun season

  Friday, November 1, 2019 -  Starting this hunting season, youth may take part in a Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day occurring the Saturday before the start of the first phase of the regular waterfowl season, which is Nov. 16, and another one held the second Saturday after the second phase of the season closes, Feb. 8. Previously, youth waterfowl hunting days were a Saturday-Sunday hunt in February.

• New youth deer hunt weekend and muzzleloader season

  Tuesday, October 1, 2019 -  FWC staff initiated the proposal to promote youth hunting and stakeholders were overwhelmingly supportive of this new opportunity.

• Know the regulations when deer hunting in a CWD-positive area

  Thursday, August 1, 2019 -  The FWC is educating hunters, landowners and outdoor enthusiasts about CWD and asks that anyone who sees a sick, abnormally thin deer or finds a deer dead from unknown causes to call the toll-free CWD hotline, 866-CWD-WATCH (866-293-9282). In addition to extreme weight loss, deer with CWD exhibit odd behaviors such as loss of fear of humans, lowering of the head, blank staring, walking in circles, staggering, standing with a wide stance and being lethargic.

• How to apply for alligator hunt permits

  Monday, May 6, 2019 -  Apply to take part in the annual statewide recreational alligator harvest, which always runs Aug. 15 – Nov. 1.
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  Partnering for best management of wild turkeys

  Monday, March 4, 2019 -  The FWC partners with multiple government agencies and other conservation organizations to pool their resources and improve Florida turkey habitat.