The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a rule proposal that would limit the types of weapons hunters can use during spring turkey hunts on wildlife management areas.
The proposal would restrict firearms to shotguns and muzzleloading shotguns only, using shot no larger than number 2. If commissioners approve the rule, all rifles, pistols, buckshot and slugs will be prohibited during spring turkey hunts on wildlife management areas, beginning with the 2011 spring turkey season.
The intent of this rule proposal is to address safety concerns expressed by public-land turkey hunters. Public lands, in many cases, have more hunters per acre than private property. Also, hunters are less likely to know the locations of other hunters compared with those who are hunting private lands.
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission would like to hear the views of Florida's turkey hunters on this rule proposal. To make a comment, click HERE.
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