Florida Turkey News

Youth hunters to benefit from turkey hunt on private lands - Feb. 17, 2011
Beginning this spring turkey season, young hunters can take advantage of a special two-day youth turkey hunt on private lands the weekend prior to the opening of spring turkey season in each hunting zone. In Zone A (the southern portion of Florida, south of State Road 70), this youth turkey hunting weekend is Feb. 26-27. In the remainder of the state, this special youth hunt is March 12-13. The youth turkey hunt applies only to private property, the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area, the Kissimmee River Public Use Area and Lake Monroe WMA.

Apply now for youth quail, turkey hunts at Babcock Ranch Preserve - Feb. 03, 2011
Ten lucky youngsters will be chosen for each of the two quail hunts and each of the two spring turkey hunts on the 16,612-acre Babcock Ranch Preserve in Charlotte County. All hunters will be chosen by random drawing. All hunts are Saturday-Sunday and will be guided.

Where to hunt spring turkeys without a quota permit - Feb. 08, 2010
If you weren't lucky enough to get drawn for a spring turkey quota permit, or if you are looking for even more spring turkey hunting opportunity, don't fret; there are numerous wildlife management areas (WMAs) that don't require them.

Apply for special-opportunity spring turkey hunts Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 - Aug. 18, 2009
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting 2010 special-opportunity spring turkey hunt applications at 10 a.m. (EDT) Sept. 8. The deadline for submitting applications is midnight (EDT) Oct. 13.

New FWC quota process allows for guest permit - Jun. 05, 2009
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be accepting applications until June 30 to be included in a random drawing for quota permits to hunt on Florida's wildlife management areas (WMAs) next season.

Apply For Special-Opportunity Spring Turkey Hunts Sept. 9 - Oct. 14 - Aug. 18, 2008
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting 2009 special-opportunity spring turkey hunt applications at 10 a.m. (EDT) Sept. 9. The deadline for submitting applications is midnight (EDT) Oct. 14.