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State Record Buck! This 25-point buck was taken by James E. Stovall of Lakeland, Florida, during a special-opportunity hunt on Green Swamp West WMA.  It is the largest recorded non-typical buck taken with a bow in Florida.  "This area has more real trophy deer than any area in the state." according to Mr. Stovall
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"Great hunt, plenty of turkeys. Uncrowded, with a knowledgeable and pleasant wildlife officer." - Edward Pirtle, Oxford, GA

"Memory of this hunt will last as long as I do, thanks to the people who came up with this great hunting opportunity." - David Clark, Lakeland, FL

"This is the best 5 days I’ve spent in the woods in a long time. Even if I didn’t bag a bird, the wildlife and scenery were fantastic!" - James E. Schwalen, Pompano Beach, FL

"Hope Florida adds more areas so other hunters can have the same opportunity." - Edward Pirtle, Oxford, GA

"Wonderful opportunity. This is the way it’s supposed to be!" - Ted Hoepner, Jr., Orlando, FL

"Overall hunt was excellent, I saw lots of wildlife, and the agency staff was great." - Jerry Gibson, St. Petersburg, FL

"I want more special opportunity hunts." - Ted Roberts, Eustis, FL

"This is quality hunting. Keep it up." - James Preston, Deland, FL

"Best turkey hunt I ever had." - Robert Zammit, Melbourne Beach, FL

"I thoroughly enjoyed the hunt." - Curtis Snyder, Tampa, FL

"Great time with my sons." - James Moore, Hobe Sound, FL

"Most enjoyable hunt ever." - John Blanton, Riverview, FL