Who:Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, National Wild Turkey Federation/Wheelin’ Sportsmen representatives, disabled hunters and volunteer guides
What:The District has partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation/Wheelin’ Sportsmen to organize this deer hunt, which allows disabled men, women and young adults to experience the outdoors. Participants will use specially equipped crossbows and bows during the hunt.
When:Saturday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m.
Where:The hunt will be held on the District’s Serenova Tract in Pasco County. The entrance is on S.R. 52 across from Hayes Road, approximately one mile west of the Suncoast Pkwy.
District Contact:Paul Elliott, 800-492-7862, ext. 6153
Wheelin’ Sportsmen Contact:Mike Blanton, 352-212-9718
Directions:From Suncoast Pkwy. Exit onto S.R. 52 and go west. The entrance is approximately 1 mile on the left.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen Hunt Fact Sheet
The District has partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation/Wheelin’ Sportsmen, a group dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The group organizes hunts, fishing events, recreational shooting, and other outdoor activities.
The Wheelin’ Sportsmen holds more than two dozen outdoor events in Florida each year.
As part of the partnership, the District has agreed to let the organization use the District’s Serenova Tract for a deer/hog hunt, January 12-14. The property will be closed to the public. The entrance to the Serenova Tract is on S.R. 52 across from Haynes Road, approximately one mile west of the Suncoast Parkway.
- January 12 is a check-in day for participants, who must also attend a mandatory meeting. The hunt will take place January 13-14.
- Approximately 20 hunters have been pre-selected to take part in the hunt. For more information about participating in future events, visit the National Wild Turkey Federation web site www.nwtf.org.
- Hunters will use specially equipped bows and crossbows.
- Members of Pasco Posse and District hog trappers have offered to provide lunch on Saturday for this event.