How to Select a Good Pocket Knife Since the beginning of time, mankind has had both the desire and need for good quality knives. Earlier in history this need was often hunting or protection based. In the beginning knives were usually made of flint or crudely shaped from wood, but as man developed, so did the knife. It was only natural as man discovered and put new metals into use the knife blade was soon made of these fresh materials.
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Florida Hunter Found Safe - Thanks to Bubba 11/04/09
Bubba's at it again. This time the 9-year-old canine officer tracked down a 70-year-old hunter from Lakeland who had lost his way in the Ocala National Forest. [Comments?]
Florida Spring Turkey Apps Available Nov 1st 10/16/09
Hunters looking to turkey hunt on Florida's wildlife management areas during the 2010 spring turkey season need to apply for quota hunt permits beginning 10 a.m. Nov. 1. [Comments?]
Evidence Shows MAIG Uses Names Without Permission 09/23/09
As a growing number of mayors in Ohio and around the country resign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control group, new evidence suggests some of their names have been added to the member list and used to promote Bloomberg's political agenda without their knowledge or permission. [2 Comments]
Florida FWC Now Allows Guests on Quota Hunts 09/21/09
If you plan to hunt on a wildlife management area (WMA) this season, you should take note of a change the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made to its quota permit system. Hunters can now take a friend or family member on their quota hunt. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Seeking Input on Changes to Deer Seasons/Zones 08/26/09
Central and South Florida deer hunters are encouraged to attend a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. September 22 at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee to share their thoughts about possible changes to the state's deer hunting zones and seasons. [Comments?]
Florida Special Opportunity Spring Turkey Hunt Apps Available 08/23/09
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. [Comments?]
Seven Year Old Completes Turkey Grand Slam 08/19/09
At age seven, Adriana Armstrong may be the youngest girl to harvest the grand slam of turkeys. Her older sister, 11-year old Alli, also scored a grand slam in the spring of 2009. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Offers Alligator Hunting Classes 07/27/09
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering alligator hunters no-cost, three-hour classes to help them prepare for the August 15 - November 1 statewide alligator harvest. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Votes to Appoint New Executive Director 06/22/09
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ended its session on Wednesday by voting to appoint Nick Wiley, assistant executive director, to the position of executive director when Ken Haddad, current director, retires in December. [Comments?]
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Successful Muley Archery Hunt My husband and I always take the first two weeks of archery season off work, so we can get the upper hand on the animals. This year however, Darren had to work out of state the first week, so he didn?t even get to hunt, and I ventured out on my own. We had been getting a lot of promising pictures on the game camera, but none came in while I was there that I wanted.