Learn to Hunt Florida Special Reptiles
Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 11:25 amTags: FloridaFlorida Fish and GameHunting News
Learn to Hunt Florida Special Reptiles
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida – -(Ammoland.com)- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Rodney Barreto will announce a special season for the capture and removal of reptiles of concern, including Burmese pythons, from state-managed lands.
Thanks Steve for The Python Pic
Representatives from the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Big Cypress National Preserve, South Florida Water Management District and Army Corps of Engineers are scheduled to attend the event.
Following the chairman’s remarks, approximately 30 hunters will receive training on how to identify, stalk, capture and remove reptiles of concern.
The FWC and experts from the reptile industry will provide the training, which includes lessons in biology and behavior. Wild and tame pythons will be used in the instruction. A local tanner will explain the value of harvested hides.
The training period will end with the instructors leading teams of hunters onto the levee to practice their skills.
Think hunting pythons is for you? Check out some footage of the hunt.
The news media are invited to cover the entire event. Dress for the outdoors. Contacts: Gabriella B. Ferraro, 772-215-9459
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