By Scott Ellis With summer winding down, archery and muzzle loading are anticipated. People are tuning bows, sighting scopes and plowing fields. It is also a great time to tune those turkey calls for the fall season. Most states offer turkey as fair game during archery, and all but a few offer a fall turkey […]
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Hunting season schedule overviews
As any licensed hunter knows, Florida hunting areas are divided into four lettered zones. Dates, rules and regulations vary throughout them. Below is a list of hunting seasons and limits broken down by zone for every animal Florida Wildlife Commission allows to be hunted. For each season, permitted weapons include those that came prior to […]
Continue ReadingTantalizingly Tender: The Perfect Hunting Recipes
By Abby Baker and Emily Topper With hunting season underway, it can be tough to come up with new, delicious recipes for dinner. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with these venison dishes that are sure to delight. VENISON MEATLOAF Submitted by Kelly Wilson This twist on a classic meatloaf dish is sure to pack a […]
Continue ReadingGear Up: Hunting Shopping Guide
By Emily Topper and Abby Baker Hunting can come down to knowledge and instinct, but it doesn’t hurt to have the right gear out in the woods. Buck Lickers Flavored Salt Block Perfect for hunters that are just starting out, this apple-mineral flavored salt block is one of easiest and most inexpensive tools a hunter […]
Continue ReadingTips and Tricks from Trinity Sportsman Ministry
By Emily Topper and Abby Baker For Dennis Pawlowski, hunting is about more than sport. The activity has become a lifestyle and a spiritual journey. “I don’t go into the woods just to get a kill,” Pawlowski said. “I like to see the stars and hear the sounds of the woods.” Pawlowski, the founder of […]
Continue ReadingHunter’s Habitat: The Best Places to Hunt
Plant City residents love hunting in Florida, but experienced hunters don’t limit their sport to one location. Reporters from the Plant City Times & Observer hit the streets of the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World to ask some of the city’s experienced hunters their favorite spots from around the nation. HAINES CITY, FLORIDA The […]
Continue ReadingHunting: A demonstration of sacrifice
My expectations for my upcoming bear hunting trip are very low. I will be surprised if I even see a bear. I’m just looking for some camaraderie with friends. Most of the people that are going out there to hunt, like me, haven’t had any experience hunting bears in the past. It’s all new to […]
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By Eric Thompson Raider Review staff hit the halls of Plant City High School to ask students a little about themselves. Will we spot you around campus next? What do you enjoy the most about Plant City High School?
Continue ReadingRAIDER REVIEW: PCHS students’ art on display
By Eric Thompson | Raider Review Staff Plant City Mercantile is hosting an art gallery showing of students’ work for the Plant City High School PTSA “Reflections” art competition from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Oct. 21. Students and the public are invited to attend. Reflections, the National PTA’s cornerstone arts […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Calendar Guy
Some of Plant City’s most talented young men competed to be on the calendar cover Saturday night, but only Calvin Richardson got that honor. Richardson and 13 of his classmates introduced themselves to the audience by showing off their talents. This included lip syncing, 80s rock drumming and appearances by Spider-Man and Michael Jackson. CONTESTANTS: […]
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