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Introduced March 17, 2026 by Richard Lynn Scott · Last progress March 27, 2026
The resolution supports turkey hunting as an economic driver and a source of conservation and habitat funding for rural areas, while imposing modest costs on payers and potentially prioritizing hunting uses over non‑hunting recreation or alternative conservation approaches.
State governments, rural communities, and landowners receive sustained conservation and habitat-management funding from turkey permit sales and related programs (supporting research, habitat restoration, and management of over 1,000,000 upland acres), bolstering local ecosystems and wildlife populations.
Hunters, rural communities, and small businesses gain direct economic benefits from turkey hunting through consumer spending and local economic activity (estimated $76.9M in annual hunter spending and about $128.7M in annual economic impact).
Rural residents, non-hunting recreationists, and some conservation stakeholders may see hunting traditions prioritized, which could reduce emphasis on non-hunting recreation or conservation approaches that restrict hunting access in certain areas.
Taxpayers or permit buyers could face costs if new or existing programs rely on state-administered spending or required permit revenue to fund activities.
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Makes formal findings praising the cultural, economic, and conservation importance of wild turkey and turkey hunting and records Florida season dates and participation figures.
Recognizes and praises the cultural, historical, economic, and conservation importance of wild turkey and turkey hunting in the United States and in Florida. Notes estimated hunter expenditures and economic impact, describes Florida conservation programs that use permit revenue (including a cost-share habitat program), identifies two wild turkey subspecies in Florida, and records the 2026 Florida spring turkey season opening dates (March 7 in part of the State and March 21 statewide).