Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced legislation that would significantly increase penalties for poachers who discharge firearms near homes, occupied buildings, people, or critical infrastructure while illegally taking wildlife.
Tag: Florida
What State is the Hardest to Hunt Deer?
Let’s preface this: We should really call this the 7 toughest states to harvest a whitetail. This has nothing to do with tough terrain, strict regulations, trophy-size bucks or any other arbitrary quantification. For this exercise, we are simply going by how many hunters are trying each year … and how many are actually successful. […]
A Florida Trifecta
Deer & Deer Hunting TV Season 15, Episode 1. Come along as we lock-n-load for hogs, gators and whitetails in the Sunshine State!
Spot & Stalk, Close-Range Florida Hog Hunting
Wild hogs run rampant in Florida, and DDH contributor Brad Fenson put the TenPoint Nitro XRT to good use on a big boar this spring — at extremely close range.
Why Quartering-Away is Best Bowhunting Shot Angle
In a follow-up to our video on liver shots, Dan Schmidt explains why the quartering-away shot is the best option for bowhunting. He also shows footage of this in action from his recently successful hunt in Florida. In the product of the day, we take a look at the locking feature of the new SEVR Broadhead.
Florida | Destination Whitetail TV
Dan Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief of Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine, heads down to Florida to do his part in helping with the rampant wild hog epidemic.
Court Overturns Florida Deer Hunting Dogs Case
The use of deer hunting dogs will continue in Northwest Florida following an appeals court decision. Florida residents whose property abutted the Blackwater Management Area waged a lengthy legal battle that began in 2016 against this type of hunting, arguing that it “infringed on their property and created a nuisance,” the Daily Business Review reports.
Stay Calm. Pick a Spot – The Bowhunting Lifestyle
Stay calm. Pick a spot. Are you ready? When the whitetail bowhunting season seems like a light year away, the only thing one can do is take to the field for other game or merely some good old-fashioned practice in the backyard. Our crew just got back from some hog hunting in Florida. We hope this promo reel gets you in the mood to fling some arrows of your own — whether you hunt with a compound, crossbow or recurve.
Whitetail Wisdom Bonus: Archery Hog Hunt a Good Deer Substitute
Whitetail Wisdom blog post for this week: If you’re looking for a good way to prepare for deer season, an archery hog hunt might the perfect substitute. Hog hunting in the South has really gained momentum in recent years, as states like Florida and Texas grapple with ways to deal with invasive feral swine. […]