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• 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.

• Youth waterfowl day in November and general gun season

  Friday, November 1, 2019 -  Youth 15 and younger may hunt ducks, light geese, Canada geese, mergansers, coots and common moorhens while being supervised by an adult (18 years or older). Only the kids may hunt – adults may only assist, and no licenses or permits are needed, including federal duck stamps.

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

  Thursday, August 1, 2019 -  To keep Florida free from CWD, hunters are prohibited from bringing into Florida whole carcasses of any cervid (deer, elk, moose, caribou and other members of the deer family) from states where CWD has been detected.

• Taking a hunter safety course is about safety and more

  Monday, June 3, 2019 -  Students can take a hunter safety course for free.

• 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.

• Tips on applying for fall quota hunt permits

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -  A quota, which is the maximum number of hunters allowed on a particular wildlife management area during a hunt, prevents overcrowding and helps manage game harvests.
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  New deer hunting rules for the 2019-20 season

  Tuesday, April 2, 2019 -  At their February meeting, FWC Commissioners passed new deer hunting rules that take effect starting with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons in Zone A on Aug. 3, 2019.
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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.
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  The truth about Florida’s deer rut

  Monday, February 4, 2019 -  Hours of daylight decreasing, geographic latitude, genetics, climate, evolution and moon phase are many factors that hunters and deer enthusiasts have debated over the years.