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Date Posted: 04/21/10 6:53:16pm
Author: Jim Casselman (More Changes..Speak now or be quiet!)
Subject: FWC Considering limiting method of take during Spring Turkey

FWC considers restricting methods of take during public-land spring turkey hunts

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a rule proposal that would limit the methods of take allowed during spring turkey hunts on wildlife management areas (WMAs).

The proposal would restrict firearms to shotguns and muzzleloading shotguns only, using shot no larger than number 2. If FWC Commissioners approve the rule, all rifles, pistols, buckshot and slugs will be prohibited during spring turkey hunts on WMAs, beginning with the 2011 spring turkey season.

However, all legal bows and crossbows would still be allowed in taking spring turkeys, provided they have draw weights of at least 35 pounds and shoot broadheads having at least two sharpened edges with minimum widths of 7/8 inch.

The FWC would like to hear the views of Florida�s turkey hunters on this rule proposal. Go to MyFWC.com/Hunting and look under �Breaking News� to provide online comments and constructive feedback.

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. ((Personal note..Most of your WMA's use a formula for the number of day hunting is allowed and for how many people can hunt per quota hunt. Many are around 250 acres per hunter. How many hunt clubs limit membership to 1 hunter per 250 acres?))

The intent of this rule proposal is to address safety concerns expressed by public-land turkey hunters. (( another personal note...1 gentleman stood up and spoke to the commissioners about allowing turkey hunting with shotguns only because his father had been killed during turkey hunting. This was at the Howey-in-the-hills meeting.))

You might have gleened from my comments that I don't agree with limiting the method of take to Shotguns, muzzleloading shotguns, Bows and Crossbows. I prefer one well placed shot from a .22 rifle if I have my choice.

Please take the time to let the FWC Staff know your preference. Tell your hunting buddies too!
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