Hunting - Waterfowl Apparel

Brief as they were, gone are the days of 10-foot gators fetching upwards of $30 – $35/ft. The demand simply isn’t what it was five years ago. Commercial gator farms have depressed the market for wild-caught gator hides with all their imperfections and such. The price of gator meat remains relatively robust, however, so not all is lost for those wishing to sell their catch during the Statewide Alligator Harvest. Tropic Star in Lakeland, for example, pays $15/ft. for 10-footers.…...

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This is a retraction of sorts. I wrote in June I didn’t think running dogs for deer would return to Avon Park Air Force Range any time soon. I read the new Public Recreation Area regulations from front to end thoroughly, I thought; but, in fact, there will be a limited-entry deer dog quota hunt this season, barring an unforeseen military operation. From the APAFR Outdoor Recreation Facebook page: “The limited entry deer dog quota hunt is scheduled for November… Read More »...

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Florida’s Statewide Alligator Harvest begins August 15th. If you’re like me, you’re scrambling around getting gear together, though it’s been three whole months since drawing permits. One project I needed to complete was to re-spool my snatch rod. It dawned on me that braid was getting up there in years. Would hate for it to snap. So, a new roll of PowerPro arrived the other day, ready to wind on the reel. My rod is a 7-foot E-Glass Roddy Gator… Read More » ...

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Walking through the door of Marsh Landing in Fellsmere, I could see the guys in camo, some still in waders with streaky, smudged facepaint, drinking coldies after a long day on the water. Lots of laughter and a live band. The smell of popping grease and sweat intermingling with cig smoke. This was a place I wanted to be. Then I snapped out of it. No one smokes anymore. Carolyn and the kids are with me, not a pile of… Read More » ...

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Another consideration before you go chasing a monster whitetail in Texas or Ohio or Kansas: Can I find a decent taxidermist in those states How much will shipping that trophy to Florida cost Bringing home a head and hide from states infected with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is prohibited. When cleaning a deer I prefer to dress and skin and put the whole thing in a giant coffin cooler to save as much meat as possible. I let the professional… Read More » ...

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For many adults, launching into the world of hunting falls into the same challenge level as catching a Big Break in Hollywood. That’s not even really a joke. In many ways, the paths are similar. You must remain dedicated to the craft. There are menial steps one must take that are essential to the process. Other folks will be detrimental to your success or failure. Plenty will give up for easier activities. Hunting is rarely an instant gratification pursuit. When… Read More » ...

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Hand up, it is a little weird how excited I am about the new FWC Deer Harvest Reporting System. This tool will really help out deer management in this state, if folks obey and enter accurate information. And there’s no reason they shouldn’t beyond obstinacy and/or ignorance. For tech-savvy folks, the app that powers the report is easy enough to download on an iPhone or Droid. Simple instructions will upload the harvest report. For those who have trouble or fear… Read More ...

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