I have been in the area for about 2 years and a half(from Manatee county). We live just off of 60 right in between Bartow and Lake Wales. I have hunted just a few times at 3 Lakes in Osceola.My brother's in laws have ranch in Frostproof that am able to hunt with him on. Only problem is finding time to do it(work, family, church, I am taking more college classes, etc...) LOL.
I graduated from Southeastern College in Lakeland. I understand what you are saying. With government pressure the school work loads have nearly doubled.I feel for ya. I hunted Kicco last year. Since it was my first time I didn't do to good. I saw turkeys and one doe .This was during Blackpowder.Kicco is in River Ranch just past the guard shack.My family has a little place in Ocala and we hope to hunt a little more this year there. I am really back into hunting now these last5 or 6years after a long layoff.
I hear ya.When I first moved here I stopped hunting for over 10 years. I was 6 years in college. I got 2 magors and a minor. Bible, Eduction and Music.
I have bow and gun and will hunt anywhere
I hope we can get todether some day .I'd love to meet you.
We go to church in Frostproof at Emmanual Baptist(I don't consider myself a baptist, but that is where God has me now. A story for another day

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I hear ya..I simply look for the fruit in deciding where to go to a church..I can tolerate most denonminations ..
And thanks for the welcome!
My wife and I looked at a home last year in Indian Lakes Estates...not too far from Frost proof. I've got a small boat and some very good fishing spots if your ever in Lakeland..for big bass, crappie and bluegills. If you ever want to check out the Green Swamp.You can drive to my house in Lakeland and ride up with me. I'm only 10 miles up 98 once you get off 60. You can see 98 from my house.
God bless,
Chuck7
Most sportsmen stop at Mikes. It's been owned and run by an Italian family for eons...good home cooked meals with great portions.