FWC recognizes lawmakers for making it easier to use private lands for outdoor activities

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized state Sen. Charles Dean and former Rep. Leonard Bembry for their efforts to pass a bill making it easier for landowners to accommodate the public and still have liability protection.

The bill, signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott, provides limited liability protection to landowners who enter into a written agreement with the state to make their land available for outdoor recreation.

Another component protects landowners from liability when they open their property up to any person, at no charge, primarily for hunting, fishing and wildlife-viewing activities.

These enhancements make it easier for landowners to host events such as a day-long youth hunt or a weekend fishing derby which makes it more enticing for kids – and adults – to enjoy Florida’s great outdoors.

The changes went into effect July 1^st.

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