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As we celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 25, I encourage you to enjoy the abundant outdoor recreational opportunities our state offers. Florida boasts public access to a wide array of hunting, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing activities. We are the Boating and Fishing Capital of the World but did you know we also have one of the largest wildlife management area systems in the country?
In 1972, Congress established the fourth Saturday in September as a special day to honor hunters and anglers for their leadership in conserving America’s fish, wildlife and wild places by continually participating in these outdoor activities.
The hunting, fishing, boating and shooting sports industries pay into the federal Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration program, annually resulting in millions of dollars for each state agency to fund science-based fish and wildlife conservation and boating opportunity improvements. When people purchase firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, fishing gear, or motorboat fuel, their dollars ultimately support research, education, access to public lands and water, and conserving fish and wildlife and their habitats.
I encourage you to take someone hunting or fishing for the first time this National Hunting and Fishing Day. Invest in the future of conservation by becoming a mentor. Your time will be spent wisely as you help someone develop a love for the outdoors that lasts a lifetime.
Learn more about hunting in Florida at MyFWC.com/Hunting.
Trying to figure out where to go fishing? Check out our new Where to Fish page at MyFWC.com/Marine or MyFWC.com/fishing/freshwater/
Visit GoOutdoorsFlorida to purchase or renew your Florida hunting or fishing license. When you purchase a license, you are contributing to conservation and we thank you!
In closing, my fellow Commissioners and I welcome your feedback as we manage and conserve for the future. Take advantage of our Commission meeting public comment section and participate in our stakeholder workshops on key issues. For more information, visit MyFWC.com
