Deer hunt cancelled in Conservation Area 3A Everglades region
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission halted fall and winter deer hunts in Everglades Conservation Area 3A after biologists reported a massive deer die-off north and south of Alligator Alley. Over 1,000 deer perished. a single hunt south of the Alley took 723 deer. Aerial surveys are planned to refine counts. The panel also approved permits for limited Haul seine operations on Lake Okeechobee and agreed to a long term Lakeland airport land lease for a new regional South Region office.
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Everglades Wildlife Management Area
Lakeland
Alligator Alley
Commission
Everglades Conservation Area 2
Rotenberger and
Haley Land
Everglades Conservation Area
Dr. Hayes
Lake Okeechobee
South Florida
MSL
City of
Lakeland Municipal Airport
South
Polk County
Sarasota Bike Club Awareness Ride Set for October 10
The Sarasota Bicycle Club will host its annual 100 50 and 25 mile Bicycle Awareness Ride through Sarasota and Manatee Counties on Sunday October 10. Starts at Fruitville Park near I 75 with 7 30 a.m. for 50 and 100 miles and 7 45 a.m. for the 25 mile route. Registration 2 to 4 dollars includes route map rest stops refreshments and a finish patch.
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Duck permits go on sale for IMC Wildlife area hunts
Permits for the experimental teal season at IMC Wildlife Management Area go on sale Friday at 8 a.m. in Lakeland. Only 14 permits per hunt, issued first come first served, with restrictions on dates 25 and 28 September.
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Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Commission
Lakeland
John Roboski
Hwy. 17
Bartow
Connors Dominates Lendl at U S Open and Martina Surges
Commentary praises Jimmy Connors for beating Ivan Lendl and lauds his enduring high level, while Chris Evert Martina Navratilova rivalry is noted as strong. The piece also previews Sun Fiesta Mixed Doubles events with entry deadlines and related festivities.
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Ivan Lendl
Connors
Chris
Marina
Martina
Pam Shriver
Jim
Jim Connors
October archers muzzleloaders dove season starts in Florida
The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission outlines archery and muzzleloader dates in October. Archers hunt through Oct 17 while muzzleloaders hunt Oct 22 to 24 and may harvest deer rabbits squirrels and hogs. Dove season in three phases runs Oct 2–31, Nov 18–28, and Dec 11–Jan with specific shooting hours and bag limits. Training of deer dogs allowed Oct 2–21 with license required and site rules vary by area.
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Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Florida
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