FWC Law Enforcement Report

August 15, 2015

The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending August 13 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

Officer Cushing was on enhanced patrol in the Perdido Wildlife Management Area when he noticed a vehicle parked near a closed gate.  He observed a plastic bow case laying across the front seat. Officer Cushing concealed his vehicle and waited for someone to return.  Approximately an hour later, two male subjects returned to the vehicle from the management area. Both were wearing camouflage, one was carrying a compound bow and the other had a crossbow.  Officer Cushing made contact with the subjects.  They stated that they were hog hunting and scouting for the upcoming archery season. Officer Cushing explained to them that they could not hunt hog at this time.  It was also discovered that they had placed a tree stand and other hunting equipment in the management area. Neither men had a quota permit or management area permit. Officer Cushing escorted the men back to the stand and had it removed.  Both subjects were cited for hunting during a closed season and were issued several other warnings.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Officer Hutchinson was patrolling along the Escambia River when he checked a fisherman returning to the dock.  Upon checking him, he discovered five undersized bass. He charged the man with possession of undersized black bass.

This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.

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5 Responses to “FWC Law Enforcement Report”

  1. Jane on August 16th, 2015 10:09 am

    Wild hogs are very prolific breeders. One pair can produce offspring and the pair plus their offspring can generate as many as 180-200 hogs in one year. They produce far more young than rabbits, which only produce 2-4 young, and about as many as rats, which breed every 30-31 days, having up to 14 babies.

  2. chris in Molino on August 15th, 2015 9:38 am

    Problem is, i don’t believe there are many (if any) hogs where these guys were hunting.
    The only sign i have seen near Perdido River was about 5 miles north of the Barrineau Park bridge.

  3. Alex A on August 15th, 2015 9:04 am

    Bob C. Hog hunting is all year in most of the state. Closed in most state forests and parks at times to prevent deer poachers etc. Hogs are destructive, but I think humans are worse

  4. Chris on August 15th, 2015 8:29 am

    There is open season year round in Florida for hogs. The issue here is most likely due it being a Wildlife Management Area which was closed at the time.

    Below is the State of Florida Hog Hunting Information from the FWC Website:

    Wild hog

    Statewide

    Year-round by all legal rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows, bows and pistols. Hunting license not required. Wild hogs also may be trapped but cannot be transported alive without permit from the Florida Dept. of Agriculture at 850-410-0900. (D)

    Bag Limit: No Limits

  5. Bob C. on August 15th, 2015 7:29 am

    Dang wild hogs are horribly destructive and breed as quickly as rats or rabbits.
    Think other neighboring states have an open season on hunting the pests.
    Is there any consideration for Florida to open season on these beasts?

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