The Rut Trap Whitetails have extraordinary eyesight. Their ability to hear the subtle snap of a twig is uncanny, and their sense of smell is remarkably acute. Simply put, whitetailed deer are the perfect forest dweller. Throughout most of the year, their ability to elude danger is impeccable. With this reputation, they are the perfect big game species.
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Florida FWC Biologist Saves Drowning Bear 07/09/08
A 375-pound male black bear with a penchant for beachfront browsing was on dry land Saturday after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist pulled the tranquilized animal from Gulf of Mexico waters in Florida's Panhandle. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Offers Second Chance at Alligators 06/16/08
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a supplemental sales period for people who failed to get an alligator hunt permit or those who would like to return a permit with the hope of trying to obtain another. [Comments?]
Florida Quota Hunts Apps Accepted June 2 05/14/08
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be accepting applications June 2-12 for quota permits to hunt on wildlife management areas (WMAs) next season. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Quota Hunt Public Meetings 04/09/08
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled four public meetings throughout the state to receive public input on draft recommendations for enhancements to its quota hunt permit system. [Comments?]
Florida Turkey Hunts Without a Quota Permit 02/25/08
If you weren't lucky enough to get drawn for a special-opportunity or spring turkey quota permit, don't fret; there are numerous wildlife management areas (WMAs) that don't require them. [Comments?]
Texas Hunters and Anglers Lead the Nation 12/28/07
A ranking of states in categories including total number of hunters and anglers, spending by sportsmen, jobs supported, taxes generated, number of days spent hunting and fishing and the most traveled to states by hunters and anglers has been released for the first time. [Comments?]
Florida Hunters Reminded to Know Muzzleloader Regulations 10/15/07
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make it clear to all muzzleloader hunters – not all muzzleloaders are created equal. Some of the new models do not meet the legal definition of guns authorized for use during muzzleloading gun season. [Comments?]
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California Trophy Blacktail Buck The buck was on a dead run with a doe. He stopped to look at me after I shouted "Oh S*#@!" He was standing broad side at 60 yards. I shot him just behind his front shoulder, taking out the lungs and dropping him in his tracks. My advice, stay alert and always be ready to shoot, you never know when opportunity will knock and how long or short it will last.
