Alligator Hunting: Big Business Across the South Stretched taut, the rope led into the dark water, holding a prehistoric animal in an extremely bad mood at the other end. The guide snatched the cord with a rake-like pole and pulled it toward the flatboat. Grabbing the rope, he pulled with all his might. Tangled in the aquatic vegetation, the prehistoric reptile erupted from the murk, snapping at anything it could find. Flinging vegetation and spray, the gator attempts a "death roll." Unable to chew, alligators snap their heads and roll repeatedly to rip prey apart with their razor teeth or destroy enemies. The powerful tail, almost as dangerous as the toothy jaws, whipped the black water into froth.
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Florida Hunter Found Safe - Thanks to Bubba 11/04/09
Bubba's at it again. This time the 9-year-old canine officer tracked down a 70-year-old hunter from Lakeland who had lost his way in the Ocala National Forest. [Comments?]
Florida Spring Turkey Apps Available Nov 1st 10/16/09
Hunters looking to turkey hunt on Florida's wildlife management areas during the 2010 spring turkey season need to apply for quota hunt permits beginning 10 a.m. Nov. 1. [Comments?]
Evidence Shows MAIG Uses Names Without Permission 09/23/09
As a growing number of mayors in Ohio and around the country resign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control group, new evidence suggests some of their names have been added to the member list and used to promote Bloomberg's political agenda without their knowledge or permission. [2 Comments]
Florida FWC Now Allows Guests on Quota Hunts 09/21/09
If you plan to hunt on a wildlife management area (WMA) this season, you should take note of a change the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made to its quota permit system. Hunters can now take a friend or family member on their quota hunt. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Seeking Input on Changes to Deer Seasons/Zones 08/26/09
Central and South Florida deer hunters are encouraged to attend a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. September 22 at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee to share their thoughts about possible changes to the state's deer hunting zones and seasons. [Comments?]
Florida Special Opportunity Spring Turkey Hunt Apps Available 08/23/09
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting 2010 special-opportunity spring turkey hunt applications at 10 a.m. (EDT) Sept. 8. The deadline for submitting applications is midnight (EDT) Oct. 13. [Comments?]
Seven Year Old Completes Turkey Grand Slam 08/19/09
At age seven, Adriana Armstrong may be the youngest girl to harvest the grand slam of turkeys. Her older sister, 11-year old Alli, also scored a grand slam in the spring of 2009. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Offers Alligator Hunting Classes 07/27/09
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering alligator hunters no-cost, three-hour classes to help them prepare for the August 15 - November 1 statewide alligator harvest. [Comments?]
Florida FWC Votes to Appoint New Executive Director 06/22/09
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ended its session on Wednesday by voting to appoint Nick Wiley, assistant executive director, to the position of executive director when Ken Haddad, current director, retires in December. [Comments?]
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Arizona Youth Turkey Hunt Christian (12) and James (10) Broadus tagged these 2 nice toms on the second day of their turkey hunt. We started out Friday morning and spent the day trying to locate a tom without any success.
