 March/April 2016 FWC’s Hunting Hot Sheet Check out the latest hunting and conservation news and events from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). New scientific estimates confirm Florida bear populations are large and growing  Recently completed scientific estimates of black bear populations in Florida indicate the statewide population is now 4,350 adult bears. This new population estimate reflects how conservation measures have propelled the growth of Florida bear populations from the 1970s level of 300 to 500 bears to their abundant status today. Extensive field surveys completed in 2015 and rigorous scientific analysis show strong growth in adult black bear populations in all three bear management units (BMUs) studied — West Panhandle, East Panhandle, and South BMUs. Survey work in 2014 also showed significant increases in bear populations in the North and Central BMUs. These efforts provide accurate estimates for all public and private lands within the five recently surveyed BMUs and confirm that bears are one of Florida’s greatest conservation success stories. See the fact sheet about the 2015 Florida black bear population estimates: http://myfwc.com/media/ Watch this video to learn more about how FWC biologists survey Florida’s black bear population and estimate their numbers: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Update on 2016 statewide alligator hunting permits FWC will announce the application dates for the 2016 statewide alligator hunting permits byMonday, April 4 along with details about the application process. Please check back next week for these details at http://myfwc.com/ New turkey hunting videos featuring NWTF Grand National champ Scott Ellis FWC’s Tony Young recently interviewed 3-time NWTF Grand National Head to Head Calling Champion and fellow Floridian Scott Ellis to get his best turkey hunting tips. The resulting 5-part video series will help Florida hunters make the most of their season. Scouting for turkeys https://www.youtube.com/watch? Shotgun patterning for turkey hunting https://www.youtube.com/watch? Turkey calling https://www.youtube.com/watch? Florida turkey hunting tips https://www.youtube.com/watch? Turkey hunting on Florida’s public lands https://www.youtube.com/watch? New video on gun safety and shooting range etiquette for FWC range users Planning to visit one of FWC’s public shooting ranges? Check out this new gun safety video for tips on safe firearms handling and shooting range safety for those using FWC rifle and pistol ranges and shotgun facilities such as trap, 5-stand and sporting clays. Gun safety video: http://myfwc.com/hunting/ The FWC manages several public target shooting ranges across the state. Find a FWC public shooting range near you by visiting http://myfwc.com/hunting/ 2016/2017 mallard control permits available April 1 New mallard control permits are available beginning April 1. By issuing these permits, FWC hopes to provide relief for nuisance situations and reduce cross-breeding between feral mallards and Florida's wild, native mottled duck. The Florida mottled duck, or Florida duck, spends its entire life in Florida. While most other duck species fly to the northern U.S. and Canada to breed, feral mallards that have been unlawfully released remain in Florida and interbreed with mottled ducks. If it’s not stopped, this cross breeding could drive the Florida mottled duck to extinction. You can help prevent that from happening. Never release store-bought mallards and don’t feed or shelter feral mallards. If you have feral mallards on your property, consider a mallard control permit, which allows mallard removal and nest and egg removal to reduce nuisance situations and to help ensure the future for Florida’s mottled duck. To obtain a free mallard control permit, visit http://myfwc.com/license/ Calendar of Events Women who want to learn to shoot or improve their shooting skills are invited to join a new Women’s Shooting Sports Group hosted by the experts at FWC & Bay County Shooting Range. Date:Tuesday April 5, 2016 Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Place: Bay County Shooting Range 10900 Steel Field Road Panama City Beach, Florida 32413 Phone:850-233-5005 Cost: FREE Be in the know about HuntFlorida! Follow us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/HGM. |
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