Shooting near Orlando: Hello Florida shooters. I’m looking for the best place to shoot birds in the morning. I’m staying near sea world and would like to find a place within 1/2 hour...

Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum

Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register ☰

Shooting near Orlando

Page 1 of 2 next>

Jan 25, 2023 17:08:48 #

newvy

Hello Florida shooters. I’m looking for the best place to shoot birds in the morning. I’m staying near sea world and would like to find a place within 1/2 hour or so.
If anyone interested in shooting with me please email or pm me (e-mail address removed)
Thanks

Jan 25, 2023 17:53:50 #

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

With all that is taking place in our country last few yrs, us photo “shooters” may havre to change our vernacular.

Jan 25, 2023 18:09:44 #

newvy

I didn’t mean to offend your delicate sensibilities.

Jan 25, 2023 18:54:12 #

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

Sensitive, are you?

Jan 25, 2023 19:14:07 #

jcboy3

newvy wrote:

On the weekends, Lake Apopka Wildlife drive is about 30 minutes from Sea World, and is an excellent location.

Jan 25, 2023 19:19:10 #

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

newvy wrote:

Love to. I us a Remington 12g with iron shot. Any restrictions that you know of?

Jan 25, 2023 20:44:47 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

cahale wrote:

Love to. I us a Remington 12g with iron shot. Any restrictions that you know of?

Only two that I'm aware of. Hit what you aim at, and don't aim at people you like!!

Jan 26, 2023 01:23:12 #

newvy

I don’t order to hunt birds with a shotgun, I prefer to shoot presents with a 7mm. That way you can shoot an inch or two next to the head and the 140 gr (9 g) Nosler AB traveling 3110 ft/sec (950m/s) will do the job without making a mess of the bird No fuss man.

Jan 26, 2023 01:24:59 #

newvy

The other way, if you lose your rifle is to rip some chicken wire into a long tube, then put some fresh grain at one end and they will crawl into it (and can’t back out) that’s too easy no worries!

Jan 26, 2023 06:04:26 #

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

I recommend the Circle B Bar reserve in Lakeland. Free and not far from Orlando.

Jan 26, 2023 06:09:34 #

doclrb

newvy wrote:

I didn’t mean to offend your delicate sensibilities.

Sensitive? No. Reasonable? YES

doclrb

Jan 26, 2023 06:15:41 #

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

Gatorland also has lots of nesting birds in the back area. You can take your gear on a cart and use a monopod or tripod.

Jan 26, 2023 10:03:27 #

FlaGator

Merrit Island National Wildlife Refuge just north of the Space Center is also a great birding location the winter. You might be fortunate enough to also photograph a rocket as it flies off into space. Access from Titusville.

Jan 26, 2023 10:22:43 #

Rick from NY Loc: Sarasota FL

In Florida, you will find wading birds at every lake, canal, river, creek and stream that you stumble upon. Not that much of an exaggeration.

Circle B Bar and Merritt are excellent suggestions.

Jan 26, 2023 10:44:04 #

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

It’s about an hour drive from Orlando to Merrit Island wildlife refuge and well worth the drive

Page 1 of 2 next>

If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.

Main Photography Discussion

Home | Latest Digest | Back to Top | All Sections

UglyHedgehog.com - Forum