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Coyotes — the predator under watch by UF cameras, scientists

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2024

Every fifteen minutes, 365 days a year, University of Florida scientists can see how and where many coyotes move at two locations in the Sunshine state. Those images show coyotes in two different landscapes in Florida: pine flatwoods in North ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Behavior, Cameras, Coyotes, Deer, DeLuca Preserve, Foraging, GPS Technology, Hance Ellington, Hunting, Jefferson County, Monitoring, Natural Resources, Osceola County, Predators, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Tall Timbers’ Livingston Place Property, Turkeys, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline

by Gus Koerner
January 11, 2024

In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Disaster, Hunting, Knife, Knives, Safety, Shooting Sports, Youth Development

Are You a Safe Hunter for Life?

by Gus Koerner
December 21, 2023

About Hunter Safety I've taught hunter safety for the Florida Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) since 2008. In the class I teach, which is the online completion class, we review safety, laws, and regulations, and significant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Wildlife
Tags: FWC, Hunting, Safe Hunter, Youth

The 4-H Hunting Discipline Is More Than Just Hunting!

by Gus Koerner
January 3, 2019

The Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program offers young people a variety of entry points into wildlife conservation and outdoor knowledge and skills. The 4-H Hunting and Wildlife discipline is one of several projects offered through the shooting ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Recreation, Relationships & Family
Tags: Hunting, Shooting Sports, Youth

Making Safe Jerky at Home

by laduncan
September 19, 2018

Jerky is great for hikers, after school snacks and hurricane kits but only when it is safe. Many hunters use their meat to make jerky. Or, it is a great way to take advantage of grocery store specials. And you can make them all at home. Be careful ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety,
Tags: Drying, Game, Hunting, Jerky

Ecotourism in Florida

by Samantha Murray
December 7, 2015

Love to get outside and enjoy nature? You may be an ecotourist. What is ecotourism? Ecotourism is tourism based on exploring and appreciating nature (Best and Stein 2013). Recreational activities, such as boating, hunting, hiking, and camping, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Boating, Camping, Ecotourism, Florida Springs, Hiking, Hunting, State Parks, Sustainable Hot Topic, Trails

Now’s the Time to Start Preparing for Hunting Season

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 23, 2015

Deer hunting season is just around the corner. It’s time to start scouting and making preparations to plant cool season food plots. Photo Credit: Mark Mauldin The temperature might still be in the 90s but the kids are back in school and ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Hunting, Now’s, Panhandle Outdoors, Preparing, Season, Start, Time

National Survey Evaluates Importance of Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Watching

by Betty Staugler
October 24, 2012

Every five years, a national survey of fishing, hunting and wildlife-associated recreation is conducted to measure the importance of wildlife-based recreation. The survey evaluates the value of these activities to people and to the economy. ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation
Tags: Birdwatching, Fishing, Hunting

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