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Florida--no seasonal bag limits on bucks?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by virginiashadow, Nov 4, 2009.

  1. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    I got into a conversation with another bowhunter from Florida who claims he is having his worst bow season in recent memory. He said, "I usually kill between 5-7 bucks a year". Ummm. At first I did not believe him, but then I read up on the Florida DNR website. I cannot find anything that shows a seasonal limit for deer. I could only find this in regards to the archery, muzzloader, and general firearms seasons:

    Daily bag and possession limits:
    Antlered deer—daily limit two, possession
    limit four.

    Any Florida hunters care to wage in on this.....because if this is true...wow.
     
  2. dukemichaels

    dukemichaels Grizzled Veteran

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    I bet that doesn't bode too well for the age structure down there.
     
  3. Live2Draw

    Live2Draw Die Hard Bowhunter

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    have you ever seen a Large Florida buck? lol
     
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    Florida does have a few big bucks.

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    Gary Borland proved that South Florida has some good bucks when he downed this 155 2/8 B&C buck in Martin County last year. Photo courtesy of Gary Borland

    Just checked, state record typical is 168 4/8. Non typical is 206.

    But I do agree, that bag limit is pointless if quality bucks is a goal.
     
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  5. WV Hunter

    WV Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Hey Brett...do you remember when VA had no limit on bucks either? (in the high population counties)
    You got 2 antlered deer tags, and 3 antlerless tags with the base license, and then for $12 you could buy "bonus tags" which was 2 tags, one buck/one doe. You could buy as many as you wanted, just fork over the $. I know guys that killed 8-10 bucks a year back then (mid/late 90's) and NO does. Wonder why our pop got so whacked....

    At least its down to 3 now....but would be nicer if it went to 2. It probably never will though, too many deer.
     
  6. Live2Draw

    Live2Draw Die Hard Bowhunter

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    florida has ALOT of highfence. Curious to see where those deer were killed and when
     
  7. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    I don't remember those days too well Mike....I was in college and full of beer, and was just trying to kill "a" deer. :)



     

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