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Florida python elimination pilot program to pay by the foot, allow guns

by Chris Eger

A water district in South Florida is moving forward with a plan to pay selected hunters-- both by the hour and by the snake-- to clear out invasive Burmese pythons.

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Florida water district weighing plan to pay hunters to kill pythons

by Chris Eger

A water district in South Florida will hear a plan this week to hire area hunters to take care of invasive Burmese pythons infesting remote swamps and islands.

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Florida taps Indian tribesmen, detector dogs to tackle huge snakes (PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has imported snake catchers from among the Irula tribesmen to take down giant Burmese pythons in the Keys.

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Court reverses conviction of felon who was hunting with replica antique

by Chris Eger

The Florida Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a felon in possession of a firearm because the gun wasn't considered "modern" under state law.

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Construction Begins At FWC Shooting Sports Park In Palm Beach County FL

by Ammoland

Nearly 900,000 Floridians participate in target shooting, and the new Palm Beach County facilities will meet this growing demand.

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Florida woman comes eye-to-eye with bear in her driveway (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Lake Mary resident Teliece Sander was engrossed in her mobile device while standing in her garage when a black bear decided he would drop by to talk to her about a wonderful new MLM opportunity.

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Coast Guard responds to urgent call of gunfire 20 miles offshore (AUDIO)

by Chris Eger

On Wednesday the Coast Guard scrambled boats and aircraft after reports that a 45-foot fishing vessel opened fire near another smaller boat off the Florida Keys.

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Important Facts You Need To Know About Black Bear Conservation In Florida

by Ammoland

It is highly misleading & unfair to mischaracterize proposed bear hunt as anything but legal, ethical, carefully regulated effort & part of our national conservation heritage...

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Court documents in Florida suppressor challenge dismissal

by Chris Eger

Wednesday a Florida Division of Administrative Hearings judge dismissed a challenge mounted by three individuals to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's November 21, 2014 rule change to allow the hunting of deer, gray squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, quail, and crows with silenced/suppressed rifles and pistols.

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Judge dismisses challenge to Florida suppressor rule change decision

by Chris Eger

A state judge dismissed Wednesday a filing by three individuals who challenged the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission’s recent change in how suppressors are used.

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Florida League Of Women Voters Behind Lawsuit Against Expanded Hearing Safety Ruling

by Ammoland

It seems they are all working together to roll back gun safety and put hunter hearing at greater risk...

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Challenge filed in Florida suppressor rule change decision

by Chris Eger

Three individuals, using a lawyer who helped the League of Women Voters oppose the change beforehand; have filed a challenge to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission’s recent change in how suppressors are used.

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