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Fatal?
No
Comments
On November 8, 2013, in Eglin Management Area a 54-year-old hunter fell from
a treestand. He was transported by helicopter to the hospital, and was treated
in the intensive care unit.
Treestand Safety
ALWAYS wear a Fall-Arrest System (FAS)/Full Body Harness even during ascent and descent. Be aware that
single strap belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed Fall-Arrest devices and should not be used.
Failure to use a FAS could result in serious injury or death.
HUNTER
SAFETY
GRADUATES
MENTORING
EXEMPTIONS
HUNTER
FATALITIES
HUNTER
INCIDENTS
TOTAL
INCIDENTS
HUNTING
LICENSES
SOLD*
INCIDENTS
PER
100,000
LICENSES
FATALITIES
PER
100,000
LICENSES
1979-80
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
3,690
7,445
8,577
8,868
7,076
6,517
5,440
7,268
9,237
8,410
8,005
11,040
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
6
6
7
10
10
6
3
5
6
4
5
23
24
24
21
16
33
24
23
33
25
32
30
25
30
30
28
26
43
30
26
38
31
36
35
253,619
260,556
262,747
257,739
254,802
257,467
248,542
234,954
238,581
233,770
221,638
204,994
9.8
11.5
11.4
10.8
10.2
16.7
12
11
15.9
13.2
16.2
17
0.79
2.30
2.28
2.72
3.92
3.88
2.41
1.23
2.10
2.57
1.80
2.44
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
20,917
16,930
16,031
14,721
13,792
11,799
9,639
10,134
9,786
11,176
10,847
12,019
13,346
11,768
13,270
11,542
11,425
14,202
13,558
12,351
13,679
14,682
13,612
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
7,331
8,175
8,910
9,527
9,168
10,402
17,048
16,798
16.6
10.9
12.1
15.7
10.8
15.5
9.9
8.9
5
4.9
6
4.5
6.8
4.8
4.6
6.2
7.6
11.8
4.5
7.6
6.4
9.9
4.2
2.02
2.61
0.00
2.71
1.09
2.91
0.55
0.56
0.56
0.00
0.55
0.00
0.57
0.69
0.66
0.63
1.76
2.27
0.57
0.63
1.93
1.85
0.60
29
16
23
24
18
26
17
15
8
9
10
8
11
6
6
9
10
17
7
11
7
13
6
33
21
23
29
20
32
18
16
9
9
11
8
12
7
7
10
13
21
8
12
10
16
7
198,015
191,904
189,650
184,242
183,808
205,939
181,177
179,344
177,116
181,635
181,857
176,320
175,067
143,193*
151,128*
159,915*
170,554
176,539
176,034
157,683
155,809
162,293
167,987
All hunting license figures are supplied from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Hunting License
Report, except as noted.
*These figures do not include hunters that are exempt from purchasing a license (e.g., under sixteen, over sixtyfour, disabled and enlisted military.)
2012-13
2013-14
INCIDENTS
Total Incidents
Fatal
Nonfatal
2012-13
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
4 (40%)
5 (50%)
0 ( 0%)
0 ( 0%)
CB 1 (10%)
0 ( 0%)
) 10 (100%)
3 (19%)
11 (69%)
1 ( 6%)
0 ( 0%)
1 ( 6%)
0 ( 0%)
16 (100%)
VIOLATED GAME
LAW
10
3
7
16
3
13
7
1
6
Dove
1
White-tailed Deer
6
Rabbit/Hare
0
Feral Hog
0
Quail/Pheasant
0
Turkey
1
Ducks/Geese
2
Squirrel
0
Alligator
0
Misc. (Snake, Raccoon etc.) 0
Unknown
0
TOTAL
10
0
3
0
2
2
5
2
1
0
1
0
16
0
3
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
7
1
4
1
10
0
4
SKILL AND
APTITUDE
0
3
0
3
0
2
2013-14
1 (17%)
EQUIPMENT TYPE
ANIMAL HUNTED
Rifles
Shotguns
Handguns
Muzzleloader
Bow
Bang Stick
TOTAL
2
5
0
0
0
0
7
(29%)
(71%)
( 0%)
( 0%)
( 0%)
( 0%)
(100%)
SHOOTERS AGE
0- 9
10 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 and over
Unknown
TOTAL
HUNTER JUDGMENT
Victim out of sight of
shooter/moved into
line of fire
Victim covered by
shooter swinging on
game
Victim mistaken for
game
Game ran between
shooter and victim
TOTAL
2011-12
MISCELLANEOUS
Obstruction in barrel
Ricochet
Other
TOTAL
1 (10%)
4 (40%)
5 (50%)
2 (20%)
1 (10%)
0 ( 0%)
0 ( 0%)
K-9 1 (10%)
10 (100%)
0 ( 0%)
3 (18.75%)
2 (12.5%
2 (12.5%)
1 (6.25%)
2 (12.5%)
6 (37.5%)
0 ( 0%)
16 (100%)
0 ( 0%)
2 ( 28%)
0 ( 0%))
1 ( 14%)
2 ( 28%)
1 ( 14%)
0 ( 0%)
1 ( 0%)
7 (100%)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Loading/unloading gun
Careless or reckless
handling
Careless handling while
climbing into/out of tree
stand
Dropped firearm
Shooter stumbled and
fell
TOTAL
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
SELF-INFLICTED
ALCOHOL A FACTOR
SHOOTER HAD
COMPLETED
HUNTER SAFETY
5 (50%)
6
1-Non-FL 2-Non-FL
VICTIM WEARING Y
HUNTER ORANGE N
N/A
0 (0%)
2 (17%)
10 (83%)
0 (0%)
2 (20%)
8 (80%)
5 (71%)
1 (17%)
(%)
6 (83%)
FWNW13OFF14639
Date
11/2/13
County
Santa Rosa
Shooters
Age/Gender
Firearm
30/Male
Shotgun
Animal
Hunted
Deer
Self
Inflicted?
No
Hunter safety
Graduate?
(Shooter)
Yes
Comments:
Two men were hunting together on a farm in Santa Rosa County. After legal shooting time, one
of the hunters exited his stand and started walking back to his residence. The second subject,
who had been hunting in the south field, was making his way back to the residence when he
observed movement in the field out of the corner of his right eye. He pointed his 12 gauge
shotgun, loaded with double ought buckshot, and fired a round in the direction of the
movement. The victim was struck with four shotgun pellets and sustained life threatening
injuries and died due to the sustained injuries. Investigators obtained a copy of the shooters
Florida Hunter Safety Completion Certificate and charged him with violation of 782.07
Homicide Negligence Manslaughter and 775.087.1(a) Weapon Offence felon in possession of
a firearm.
Problems:
Preventions:
11/2/13
County
Shooters
Age/Gender
Firearm
Animal
Hunted
Columbia
12/Male
Rifle
Hog
Self
Inflicted?
Yes
Hunter safety
Graduate?
(Shooter)
No
Comments:
While climbing down from his treestand, the 12-year-old victim lost his footing. After losing his
footing he dropped his .22 caliber rifle to the ground. When the firearm hit the ground it
discharged shooting him in the torso. The injuries were not life threatening and the victim was
treated for his wound and released from the hospital.
Problems:
Preventions:
Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction; this requires using a haul line when entering
or exiting a treestand.
FWNW14OFF000181
Date
1/5/14
County
Okaloosa
Shooters
Age/Gender
Firearm
Animal
Hunted
??/Male
Shotgun
Ducks
Self
Inflicted?
No
Hunter safety
Graduate?
(Shooter)
Unknown
Comments:
While attempting to harvest ducks both hunters rose from their position. One swung on the
other, striking him in the head at close range. (Still waiting on final report.)
Problems:
Preventions:
FWNW14OFF000737
Date
1/19/14
County
Washington
Shooters
Age/Gender
16/Female
Firearm
Shotgun
Animal
Hunted
Deer
Self
Inflicted?
Yes
Hunter safety
Graduate?
(Shooter)
Yes
Comments:
The 16-year-old victim was getting onto a four-wheeler while having a 12 gauge shotgun loaded
with 00 buckshot in her possession. At some point as she got on, the gun fired and struck her
in the right lower leg. She was flown to Sacred heart Hospital where her leg was amputated
due to the severity of the injury.
Problems:
Preventions:
FWNC14OFF0655
Date
2/2/14
County
Madison
Shooters
Age/Gender
Firearm
Animal
Hunted
42/Male
Shotgun
Quail
Self
Inflicted?
No
Hunter safety
Graduate?
(Shooter)
Yes
Comments:
Three friends were quail hunting on a plantation in Madison County. While two of the hunters
were on point to shoot quail, the third friend was taking pictures. The quail flushed out to the
right side of the shooter. He shot one quail and was attempting to shoot another. As he swung
around toward the hunting cart and his friend to shoot the second bird, he shot hitting his
friend with four pellet wounds in his upper right arm and four pellet wounds in his head.
Problems:
Victim covered by shooter swinging on game. Game flew between shooter and victim. Careless
or reckless.
Preventions:
FWSW14OFF001544
Date
2/25/14
County
Hillsborough
Shooters
Age/Gender
43/Male
Firearm
Animal
Hunted
Rifle
Deer
Self
Inflicted?
No
Hunter safety
Graduate?
(Shooter)
Yes
Comments:
The shooter and his nephew were camping and hunting during a family hunt on the Lower
Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area. They had already taken one white tail deer, and got
up early the next morning for another hunt. The two walked along one of the small trails, then
set up a makeshift blind using palm fronds. At approximately 6:35, two other individuals
parked at Flatwoods Park, crossed the road and entered the Wildlife Management Area by
cutting through the barb-wire fence. Once they entered the property, they walked down one of
the small trails to call turkey in an attempt to video record them on their phones. At
approximately 7 a.m. the shooter thought he saw a deer and fired two shots within
approximately 3 to 5 seconds of each other. The two bullets struck the victim, first in the left
side of his torso and then in his left arm. The shooter was charged with Culpable Negligence
FSS 784.05(2) and violation of WMA rule FAC 68A-15.004(12)(a) for cutting the tree/shrub.
The victim and his friend were found in violation of WMA rule FAC 68A15.061(17)(d)(2) for not
entering/exiting the WMA through a designated entrance.
Problems:
Preventions:
FWSA14OFF1614
Date
County
Shooters
Age/Gender
3/1/14
Collier
54/Male
Firearm
Animal
Hunted
Shotgun
Turkey
Self
Inflicted?
No
Hunter safety
Graduate?
(Shooter)
Yes
Comments:
Two hunters were hunting turkey on Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area. One
was sitting at a base of a tree facing north and actively hunting for turkeys. The second hunter
was hunting to the south of the other hunter. Neither hunter knew the other was in the area.
The second hunter decided he was done hunting and was walking in a easterly direction to go
back to his vehicle. The first hunter saw movement and pointed his 12 gauge shotgun loaded
with #4 turkey load and fired a round in the direction of the movement. The victim was struck
by 36 pellets from the shot. The victim was driven to the hospital by his friend who was
hunting to the west of where the incident occurred.
Problems:
Preventions:
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for any one of the species or specified geographic areas in which taking and possession
occurs.
Personal abode means ones principal or ordinary home or dwelling place, as
distinguished from ones temporary or transient place of abode or dwelling such as a
hunting club, or any club house, cabin, tent or trailer house used as a hunting club, or any
hotel, motel or rooming house used during a hunting, pleasure or business trip.
Migratory bird preservation facility means:
(1) Any person who, at their residence or place of business and for hire or other
consideration; or
(2) Any taxidermist, cold-storage facility or locker plant which, for hire or other
consideration; or
(3) Any hunting club which, in the normal course of operations; receives, possesses, or
has in custody any migratory game birds belonging to another person for purposes of
picking, cleaning, freezing, processing, storage or shipment.
Normal agricultural planting, harvesting, or post-harvest manipulation means a
planting or harvesting undertaken for the purpose of producing and gathering a crop, or
manipulation after such harvest and removal of grain, that is conducted in accordance
with official recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative
Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Normal agricultural operation means a normal agricultural planting, harvesting, postharvest manipulation, or agricultural practice that is conducted in accordance with official
recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Normal soil stabilization practice means a planting for agricultural soil erosion control
or post-mining land reclamation conducted in accordance with official recommendations
of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture for agricultural soil erosion control.
Baited area means any area on which salt, grain, or other feed has been placed, exposed,
deposited, distributed, or scattered, if that salt, grain, or other feed could serve as a lure or
attraction for migratory game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to
take them. Any such area will remain a baited area for ten days following the complete
removal of all such salt, grain, or other feed.
Baiting means the direct or indirect placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or
scattering of salt, grain, or other feed that could serve as a lure or attraction for migratory
game birds to, on, or over any areas where hunters are attempting to take them.
Manipulation means the alteration of natural vegetation or agricultural crops by
activities that include but are not limited to mowing, shredding, discing, rolling,
chopping, trampling, flattening, burning, or herbicide treatments. The term manipulation
does not include the distributing or scattering of grain, seed, or other feed after removal
from or storage on the field where grown.
Natural vegetation means any non-agricultural, native, or naturalized plant species that
grows at a site in response to planting or from existing seeds or other propagules. The
term natural vegetation does not include planted millet. However, planted millet that
grows on its own in subsequent years after the year of planting is considered natural
vegetation.
With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt
gun, battery gun, machinegun, fish hook, poison, drug, explosive, or stupefying
substance;
With a shotgun of any description capable of holding more than three shells,
unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal without
disassembling the gun, so its total capacity does not exceed three shells. This
restriction does not apply during dates States haves selected under the
Conservation Order for light geese (i.e. greater and lesser snow and Rosss geese)
or those selected for the control of resident Canada geese.
Shotguns used for taking migratory birds in Florida shall be incapable of holding
more than three shells in magazine and chamber combined (68A-12.002 FAC).
From or by means, aid, or use of a sinkbox or any other type of low floating
device, having a depression affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath
the surface of the water;
From or by means of any motorboat or other craft having a motor attached, or any
sailboat, unless the motor has been completely shut off and/or the sails furled, and
its progress there from has ceased;
By the use or aid of live birds as decoys; although not limited to, it shall be a
violation of this paragraph for any person to take migratory waterfowl on an area
where tame or captive live ducks or geese are present unless such birds are and
have been for a period of 10 consecutive days prior to such taking, confined
within an enclosure which substantially reduces the audibility of their calls and
totally conceals such birds from the sight of wild migratory waterfowl;
By means or aid of any motor driven land, water, or air conveyance, or any
sailboat used for the purpose of or resulting in the concentrating, driving, rallying,
or stirring up of any migratory bird;
By the aid of baiting, or on or over any baited area, where a person knows or
reasonably should know that the area is or has been baited.
It is legal to take migratory game birds including waterfowl, coots, and cranes, on or
over the following lands or areas that are not otherwise baited areas:
It is legal to take migratory game birds, except waterfowl, coots and cranes, on or over
lands or areas that are not otherwise baited areas, and where grain or other feed has been
distributed or scattered solely as the result of manipulation of an agricultural crop or other
feed on the land where grown, or solely as the result of a normal agricultural operation.
Wanton waste of migratory game birds No person shall kill or cripple any migratory
game bird without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the bird, and retain it in his
actual custody, at the place where taken or between that place and either (a) his
automobile or principal means of land transportation; or (b) his personal abode or
temporary or transient place of lodging; or (c) a migratory bird preservation facility; or
(d) a post office; or (e) a common carrier facility.
Non-toxic Shot No person may take ducks, geese (including brant), or coots while
possessing shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading) other than
approved non-toxic shot. For a list of approved non-toxic shot, see
(http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/issues/nontoxic_shot/nontoxic.htm)
Opening Day of a Season No person on the opening day of the season shall possess any
freshly killed migratory game birds in excess of the daily bag limit, or aggregate daily
bag limit, whichever applies.
Field Possession Limit No person shall possess, have in custody, or transport more than
the daily bag limit or aggregate daily bag limit, whichever applies, of migratory game
birds, tagged or not tagged, at or between the place where taken and either (a) his
Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) that is validated by the hunter
signing the stamp in ink across the face of the stamp.
More restrictive regulations may apply to National Wildlife Refuges opened to public
hunting. For additional information on refuge specific regulations see
http://www.fws.gov/refuges/