What` s New in - The Future of Hunting in Florida

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Board of Directors:
Bill Marvin,
Chairman
Daphne Wood,
Vice-Chairman
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FHF Challenges SRWMD On Proposed
Private Lease of Public Land
A proposal by the Suwannee River Management District (SRWMD) to lease 836
acres of public land, located along the Sante Fe River and known as the “Mud
Swam Tract,” was withdrawn from consideration after testimony in opposition
from several hunting organizations, including The Future of Hunting in Florida.
The unprecedented move to lease the Mud Swamp Tract would have provided exJeff Allen,
clusive recreational use of the property for hunting and fishing purposes. An adTreasurer
jacent landowner submitted the high bid of $20.25 per acre.
FHF Chairman Bill Marvin appeared before the SRWMD Board on June 12th, at
Lane Stephens,
a
Board
workshop on July 5th, and again before the Board on July 10th to speak
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in strong opposition to the proposal. Also appearing before the Board and speaking in opposition were Lane Stephens, (representing FHF and Allied Sportsmen’s
Newton Cook
Barbara Jean Powell
Association of Florida), Stephen Williamson, (representing United Waterfowlers Preston Robertson
Florida), Jim Casselman (representing United Hunter of Florida), and Bill Wilson
Steve Shea
(representing the Florida Bowhunter’s Council). The united effort led the ChairBill Wilson
man to withdraw the item from the agenda and to state that as long as he was
chairman, the issue would never come before the Board again.
John D. Fuller
Chairman Marvin stated that the proposed private lease was in violation of
Executive Director
Section 373.1391, F.S., which provides “Whenever practicable, such lands shall be
open to the general public for recreational uses.” He also pointed out that it was
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contrary to the District’s own Land Management Plan, which provides in part, “The
2nd Annual Sports2 District does not offer exclusive hunting or fishing rights to any individual or
men ’ s Banquet
group.”
Successful
Speakers thanked the Board for withdrawing the issue and offered input as
“stakeholders” anytime in the future that recreational issues are to be considered. FHF also agreed to support the District in seeking more legislative funding
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for land management. The issue of mitigating the District’s costs through interHunting Season Dates
agency agreements will be discussed at a September workshop and FHF will be
there to ensure that additional public lands are opened for public hunting.
Dates Set for Hunts at FHF Hunt Club
The Future of Hunting in Florida has again leased the 2,050 acres south of
Wewahitchka, FL, for 2012-13 Hunting Season for the exclusive purpose of hosting youth and Wounded Warrior hunts. This year, we’ve expanded the number of
stands and food plots to accommodate twelve hunters on each hunt. In addition
to the hunts below, FHF will host three additional youth hunts for groups who donated to FHF in support of the lease. Open spots are available for the following
upcoming weekends:
Youth Archery
Oct. 26, 27, 28
Wounded Warrior Archery Nov. 16, 17, 18
Youth Gun
Dec. 7, 8, 9
Youth Gun
Dec. 28, 29, 30
Wounded Warrior Gun
Feb. 1, 2, 3
Youth Muzzeloader
Feb. 22, 23, 24
To sign up, contact John Fuller @ (850) 509-4099 or [email protected] .
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2nd Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet Successful
FHF held its 2nd Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet at the North Florida Fairgrounds
on Saturday, June23, 2012, and it was big success. Approximately 120 adults and
children attended the event that featured silent and live auctions and gun raffles,
and raised funds on behalf of the organization. We had a great seafood dinner and
lots of activities for the kids, including an indoor range with air guns, a bean bag-inthe-hole toss and a rope ladder toss.
Three Wounded Warriors were our special guests:
-Pete Herrick, with his wife Diana and father-in-law, Chuck Wilder;
-Joe Caley, with his wife Mary; and,
-Cody Chism, with his wife Vanessa and their two children.
We had a special drawing between Joe and Cody for a nine-day, South African
safari hunt, which was donated by Steve Greenwell of the Tallahassee Chapter of
Safari Club International. Cody Chism of Perry, FL won the coin flip and received
the $9400 value which included $3000 in trophy fees and $6400 in guide service
and accommodations. Everyone then took up a collection of $1800 for his airfare
and expenses to give him the hunt and trip of a lifetime. Cody and his son Gavin
attended the Wounded Warrior archery hunt in November of last year and harvested a nice doe at our Wounded Warrior gun hunt this past February. Hopefully, he
will bring us back some great pictures from Africa!
Because of the banquet, FHF was again able to renew the 2,050 lease near
Wewahitchka, FL, for the 2012-13 hunting season. This is the third year in a row we
have leased the property for youth and Wounded Warriors and FHF would like to
thank the following individuals for the generous donation of metal, tower stands:
- Donnie Read of Twin Oaks Juvenile Development in Bristol, FL;
- Mark Demont of Demont Insurance Agency and Financial Services in
Tallahassee, FL;, and,
- David Byler of Body Builders Paint & Body Shop in Tallahassee, FL.
We still have a need for additional stands and if you or a company you know
would like to sponsor a stand for a $350 donation, you will be recognized on signs
inside the stand, at the pole barn, and in our newsletter. The stands are only three
feet off of the ground and have metal steps—great for kids and Wounded Warriors.
Your donation is also tax deductible! For more information, contact John Fuller @
(850) 509-4099 or e-mail @ [email protected].
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2012-2013 Florida Hunting Season Dates
Seasons and dates are NOT APPLICABLE to wildlife management areas.
SPECIES
Zone
A
Archery
Crossbow
Muzzeloading
General Gun
July 28-Aug. 26
Antlered or
antlerless deer by bow
only
July 28-Aug. 28
Sept. 1-14
Antlered or
antlerless deer by
crossbow or bow only
Antlered deer only by
muzzleloader, crossbow, or bow
Sept 15—Oct. 14 and
Nov. 17–Jan. 6
Aug. 27-31
Antlered deer only by
crossbow or bow
Deer
B
Oct. 13-Nov. 11
Oct. 13-Nov. 11
Nov. 17-30
Dec. 1– Feb. 17
Antlered or
antlerless deer by bow
only
Antlered or
antlerless deer by crossbow or bow only
Antlered deer only by
muzzleloader, crossbow, or bow
Antlered deer entire season:
antlerless deer may be taken
Dec. 26-Jan. 1 by all legal
centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns,
muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
Nov. 12-16
Antlered deer only by
crossbow or bow
C
Sept. 15-Oct. 14
Sept. 15-Oct. 14
Oct. 20-Nov. 2
Nov. 3–Jan. 20
Antlered or
antlerless deer by bow
only
Antlered or
antlerless deer by crossbow or bow only
Antlered deer only by
muzzleloader, crossbow, or bow
Antlered deer entire season:
antlerless deer may be taken
Nov. 17-23 by all legal
centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns,
muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
Dec. 1-7 and
Feb. 18-24
Nov. 22–25 and
Dec. 8-Feb. 17
Antlered deer only by
muzzleloader, crossbow, or bow
Antlered deer entire season:
antlerless deer may be taken
Dec. 26-Jan. 1 by all legal
centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns,
muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
Oct. 15-19
Antlered deer only by
crossbow or bow
Oct. 20-Nov. 21
D
Antlered or
antlerless deer by bow
only
Oct. 20-Nov. 21
Antlered or
antlerless deer by crossbow or bow only
Nov. 26-30
Antlered deer only by
crossbow or bow
A
Fall
Turkey
B
C
Quail &
Gray
Squirrel
Antlered deer entire season:
antlerless deer may be taken
Nov. 17-23 by all legal
centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns,
muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
July 28-Aug. 26
July 28-Aug.26
Sept. 1-14
Oct. 8-14 and Nov. 17-Jan. 6
by bow only
by crossbow or bow
only
by muzzleloader,
crossbow or bow only
by all legal centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
Oct. 13-Nov. 9
Oct. 13-Nov. 16
Nov. 17-30
Dec. 1-Jan. 27
by bow only
by crossbow or bow
only
by muzzleloader,
crossbow or bow only
by all legal centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
Sept. 15-Oct. 14
Sept. 15-Oct. 19
Oct. 20-Nov. 2
Nov. 3-Dec. 30
by bow only
by crossbow or bow
only
by muzzleloader,
crossbow or bow only
by all legal centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
Oct. 20-Nov. 21
Oct. 20-Nov. 21 and
Nov. 26-30
Dec. 1-7
Nov. 22-25 and
Dec. 8-Jan. 13 by all legal centerfire rifles
D
by bow only
A
July 28-Aug. 26
July 28-Aug.26
Sept. 1-14
Nov. 10-March 3
by bow only
by crossbow or bow
only
by muzzleloader,
crossbow or bow only
by all legal centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
B
Oct. 13-Nov. 9
Oct. 13-Nov. 16
Nov. 10-March 3
by bow only
by crossbow or bow
only
by all legal centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
C
Sept. 15-Oct. 14
Sept. 15-Oct. 19
Oct. 20-Nov. 2
Nov. 10-March 3
by bow only
by crossbow or bow
only
by muzzleloader,
crossbow or bow only
by all legal centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
D
Oct. 20-Nov. 9
Oct. 20-Nov. 9
Nov. 10-March 3
by bow only
by crossbow or bow
only
by all legal centerfire rifles and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders, crossbows and bows
by crossbow or bow only
by muzzleloader,
crossbow or bow only
and pistols, shotguns, muzzeloaders,
crossbows and bows
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TALLAHASSEE FL
PERMIT NO. 438
P.O. Box 10949
Tallahassee, FL 32302-2949
PARTNERS
The Everglades Coordinating Council
You can help protect and promote
hunting in the State of Florida by
joining or renewing your membership
in FHF
Membership Levels:
Regular One Year ………………$25
Youth One Year…………………$15
Family One Year…………...……$50
Sponsor One Year...…………...$250
Bronze…………..……………..$1,000
Please make checks payable to The Future of Hunting in Florida, Inc. or FHF, and send to:
The Future of Hunting inn Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 10949
Tallahassee, FL 32302-2949
Or if you wish to pay by credit card, please visit our website at
www.thefutureofhunting.org
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER
SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES TO THE FUTURE OF HUNTING IN FLORIDA IS CH2132.