2020 Future of Hunting in Florida Banquet
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Saturday, May 16, 2020 Cross Creek Banquet Room
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Doors Open @ 5 Dinner @ 7
Raffles and Silent & Live Auctions
Support FHF’s New Hunters Program!
GoldSponsor (8)… …...$1000
Sponsor (4)..…..………....$250
Couples (2) ….…………….$85
Family (4)…...…………….$100
Regular (1)..………………..$50
Youth (1)..………...………..$20
Youth under 5…………...FREE
To reserve a ticket, you may use the PayPal below or send check to P.O. Box 10949, Tallahassee, FL 32302.
Become a Member of The Future of Hunting in Florida
By joining The Future of Hunting in Florida for $25, you are supporting our efforts to recruit and retain hunters and increase access and opportunities to hunt in Florida.
Youth One-Year Membership
An annual youth membership is $15. However, being a youth member of FHF is NOT required to participate in any FHF activity, including any youth hunts.
Family One-Year Membership
Support The Future of Hunting in Florida with a Family Membership of $50!
Sponsor One Year
Become a Sponsor of FHF for $250. Comes with a hat or
t-shirt and two decals!
Bronze Sponsor
Become a Bronze Sponsor for $1000. Comes with four (4) FHF hats, four (4) FHF t-shirts, and eight (8) FHF decals!
About Us
Youth Hunts
During the 2019-20 Hunting Season, The Future of Hunting in Florida (FHF) hosted nine (9) weekend youth hunts with a total of 63 kids in attendance. Five (5) youth hunts were held on FHF's 705 acre lease in Gulf Hammock and four(4) youth hunts were held on FHF's 1520 acre lease near Telogia.
Both leases are paid for through a grant from the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.
New "Old" Hunters Weekends
During the 2019-20 Hunting Season, The Future of Hunting in Florida (FHF) hosted four (4) New "Old" Hunters weekends in which a total of twenty-nine (29) adults were recruited and/or reactivated to hunt.
Wounded Warriors Hunts
During the 2018-19 Hunting Season, The Future of Hunting in Florida (FHF) also hosted five (5) Wounded Warriors who were first-time hunters.
Purpose of FHF
The Future of Hunting in Florida (FHF) was established in 2006 for the purposes of:
- recruiting and retaining hunters in Florida;
-promoting and strengthening ethics and conservation;
-increasing access and opportunities for citizens and visitors to hunt on public and private lands in Florida; and,
- building a unified, strong coalition of hunting organizations.
FHF sponsors local events in communities throughout the State to teach our youth and adults the benefits of hunting and to promote good ethics . sportsmanship, safety, and conservation. It is critical for this generation of hunters to join together to promote our hunting heritage, project a positive image of our sport, and preserve, augment, and protect quality hunting opportunities in Florida.
Sponsors and Donors at The Future of Hunting in Florida Banquet, May 18, 2019
Platinum Sponsor
Marty and Daphne Wood
Gold Sponsors
David Oglesby and Syn-Tech Systems, Inc.
Harold and June Lee and Skybox Liquors
Florida Wildlife Federation and Rick Abbott
Silver Sponsors
Graham Demont and Demont Insurance Agency
Lex Thompson and Lex Thompson Properties
Gregory Williams, D.O., Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
Sponsors
Randy Langston and Langston Concrete Construction
Wally Woodham, Jr. and Woodham Insurance, LLC
NHWL Engineering, Inc.
Chuck Wester, Yates Wilkie & Joe Lane
Blair and Monica Bailey
Shuford Davis
John Fuller
Richard Gardner and Armor Realty
Brett Ewing and First Franklin Financial
George Grimsley and Grimsley and Associates, CPA
Donors to 2019 Banquet
J.T, Surles and Trophy Creek Outfitters, Monticello, FL
Bill Day and The Shoe Box, Tallahassee, FL
Lee Trailer Sales, Tallahassee, FL
Waukeenah Fertilizer Company, Waukeenah, FL
Kevin Kelly and Kevin's Sporting Goods, Tallahassee, FL
Bass Pro Shops, Tallahassee Store
Robin Barber and All Pro Equipment & Landscaping
Jake Webb & The Rivers Edge Bait & Water Escapes,LLC
Woodville ACE Hardware
Wildwood Golf Course
Magnuson Hotel Wildwood Inn, Crawfordville, FL
Mike's Marine Supply, Panacea FL
Coastal Trailer & Hitch, Medart, FL
Crawfordville ACE Hardware
Shield's Marina and Brett Shields, St. Marks, FL
Riverside Cafe, St. Marks, FL
City of St. Marks, FL
Crum's Mini-Mall, Panacea, FL
T-n-T Hideaway, US 98 & Wakulla River
Coon Bottom Gun Club and Frank Kraeft
Sea Tow Big Bend, Panacea, FL
Scott Pliskin, DVM and Mahan Animal Clinic
Academy Sports
Remington Firearms
Mark Folmar and Folmar's Gun & Pawn
Tristan Shelfer and Red Hills Arms
Walmart, Tallahassee Stores
Cal Cooksey and Cooksey Auction Company, Sawdust, FL
Stowaway Marine & More, Inc., Shell Point Hwy & US 98
The Rivers Edge Bait & Water Escapes, LLC
Coastal Forest Resources Company and Ryan Daniels
Capt. John Swanson
Allen & Jeannie Boyd
Dr. Jim Davis
David Fonveille
Reed Swamp Hunt Club
John Whiddon and MGW
Steven Hoppe
Buck Atkinson and Welaunee Plantation
Alofl Hotel of Tallahassee
Shula's 347 Grill
Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy
Hoyt, Brent & Glenn Lowder
Noah McKinnon
Marty and Daphne Wood
Florida Farm & Feed
Homewood Suites Hilton, Gainesville, FL
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Head, SC
Firehouse Subs, W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL
Bradley's Country Store, Centerville Rd., Tallahassee, FL
Chuck Echenique
Paul McGhee
Hal Bennett and Johnston's Meat Market
Jim Hilwig
Tractor Supply Co., Tallahassee store
Stone's Home Center, Quincy store
Aloft Hotel, Jacksonville Airport