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I'm looking to put the hurt on some FL birds this winter. Where are the duck hunters? I hear Lake Deaton, Okahumka and Minona can produce some birds.

I brought down the decoys and mud boat. Let's roll!
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Per the google machine:

Can I duck hunt on any lake in Florida?

Can I duck hunt on any lake in Florida? According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, waterfowl hunting is permitted on private property with landowner permission and on any water body that has public access.Sep 5, 2023

Permit required, and in-season of course. This link may be helpful: Waterfowl Hunting | FWC
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I think you are in the wrong area if you are thinking of shooting. If you are thinking of photography, that’s a different matter.
Why? Plenty of duck hunters in the area every Duck Season...
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Per the google machine:

Can I duck hunt on any lake in Florida?

Can I duck hunt on any lake in Florida? According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, waterfowl hunting is permitted on private property with landowner permission and on any water body that has public access.Sep 5, 2023

Permit required, and in-season of course. This link may be helpful: Waterfowl Hunting | FWC
Oh no, I know I can shoot ducks on those lakes. I'm asking where my fellow meat eaters are.
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I think you are in the wrong area if you are thinking of shooting. If you are thinking of photography, that’s a different matter.
Clearly you don’t live near any of the lakes in southern area of TV. From opening day to close, one can hear shotguns 7 days a week for hours.

Apparently new residents who moved to ST Johns and Denton area didn’t come from hunting areas. Some panicked calling LEOs that someone was shooting a gun. We are 3-4 miles away can hear the gunfire every morning
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Clearly you don’t live near any of the lakes in southern area of TV. From opening day to close, one can hear shotguns 7 days a week for hours.

Apparently new residents who moved to ST Johns and Denton area didn’t come from hunting areas. Some panicked calling LEOs that someone was shooting a gun. We are 3-4 miles away can hear the gunfire every morning
That is hilarious!
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But it's not duck season....it's wabbit season!
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Former duck hunter here, haven't duck hunted here but would be interested if you need a partner.
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I'm looking to put the hurt on some FL birds this winter. Where are the duck hunters? I hear Lake Deaton, Okahumka and Minona can produce some birds.

I brought down the decoys and mud boat. Let's roll!
Hunted Lake Okahumka for years back in the day. Still good. Season starts around Thanksgiving, probably a mini season for teal in September. Let me know if you need a partner. Needs stamps in Fl. I live in The Villages.
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Oh no, I know I can shoot ducks on those lakes. I'm asking where my fellow meat eaters are.
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Try Publix or Winn Dixie. Maybe even Walmart. Enjoy.
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I'm looking to put the hurt on some FL birds this winter. Where are the duck hunters? I hear Lake Deaton, Okahumka and Minona can produce some birds.

I brought down the decoys and mud boat. Let's roll!
I'm in, will be moving to TV in two weeks, will PM you my phone number.
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Clearly you don’t live near any of the lakes in southern area of TV. From opening day to close, one can hear shotguns 7 days a week for hours.

Apparently new residents who moved to ST Johns and Denton area didn’t come from hunting areas. Some panicked calling LEOs that someone was shooting a gun. We are 3-4 miles away can hear the gunfire every morning
We hear it from DeLuna too during the season. Very faint and can tell it’s far away, but we hear it.
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I'm definitely interested. I used to duck hunt a lot in South Florida.
Send me a PM
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