Top youths chosen to represent Florida at National Youth Hunter Education Challenge
     Five Florida youths will be representing their state at the National Youth Hunter Education Challenge in Mansfield, Penn. in late July.
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Application period begins for FWC quota permits
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be accepting applications June 2-12 for quota permits to hunt on wildlife management areas (WMAs) next season. On many WMAs, quota permits are required for hunters wishing to hunt during the first nine days of the general gun season as well as for other hunts, including the archery and muzzleloading gun seasons.
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FWC joins "Take Me Fishing" campaign to encourage recreational fishing
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages families to enjoy fishing in Florida this summer and is working with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and 29 other states to get the word out.
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Campfire Cooking Made Easy
     Grilling over the open campfire is a rich tradition. Maybe it's a combination of how the wood brings out food's natural flavor and the ambiance of being outdoors. Whether camping with the family, hunting with friends or simply achieving that wood-grilled flavor at home, campfire cooking is delicious and easier than you might think.
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Fishing agreements for Lake Seminole and St. Mary’s River remain in effect
     Florida and Georgia recently cancelled a longstanding agreement that allowed both states’ resident senior citizens to go freshwater fishing or hunting in either state without purchasing licenses. However, special regulations adopted by the two states for Lake Seminole in Jackson County and the St. Mary’s River in Nassau and Baker counties remain in effect.
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