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FWC Law Enforcement Report
September 13, 2015
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending September 11 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officers Clark and Pineda were on vessel patrol in Pensacola Bay when they observed a group of individuals snorkeling along the shoreline. One of the individuals was found in possession of 15 Stone Crabs. Most of the crabs were undersized and they were in whole condition. It is unlawful for a stone crab to be kept in whole condition and the claws are required to be at least 2 3/4 inches long. The season for harvesting Stone Crabs is currently closed. Officer Clark issued the individual notice to appear citations for the violations.
Officers Manning and Barnard conducted off shore patrol in federal and state waters. They cited two individuals for possession of red snapper during the closed season and issued a state citation to another individual for possession of grey triggerfish during the closed season. Additionally, they cited a charter boat captain for not having a federal reef fish permit.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Hutchinson and Reserve Officer Strong were on patrol at the Blackwater State Park when they observed an SUV parked in a Day Use area. The SUV did not have a day use permit attached to the vehicle. The officers approached the vehicle and made contact with the vehicle’s owners and confirmed that they had not paid the day use fees. While speaking with a passenger of the vehicle, Officer Hutchinson determined that there was a bag containing cannabis in the vehicle. The cannabis was seized and the passenger was charged with possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis.
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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Chris in Molino….I posted in jest,but people like you ARE WHY we must have these rules in force to protect others that DO follow the rules.It’s not about taking all you want without regard to sustainability and damn the results,it’s ensuring that
your children WILL have an environment to enjoy in the future……
@Don– I am one who loaths the way this world has become and understand completely. However, going on a state park without paying and thinking you can smoke pot without getting messed with is a little insane. I agree how Blackwater should be preserved although i know how FWC officers can be.
Perdido River has become a high source of revenue. “Game Wardens” used to be guys that could be dropped in the woods with a toothbrush and live. Now their just like the high-tech redneck who needs padded fingered gloves so he can text from the tree stand. That alone has lost my respect.
I use public land to feed my family. Infact, we just ran out of hog sausage from last winter. In summer we eat fish 2-3 times per week and other meat from public land at least once. I don’t care about size or sex, if it’ll feed my boys, it’s comin in the boat.
All i can recommend to you Don is to try to go where game wardens don’t and that may require you to regear yourself and boat.
It’s crazy that I follow the rules and laws and I’m never harassed. It’s people with this mind set that make this world the place it is today. It’s not hard to do what you’re supposed to do so just follow the law and don’t blame others if you’re stupid and get caught.
Erica-Don… if you can’t follow the rules don’t come and play. A foreign country would have locked you up for less.
@ Don
You are exactly right!!!! It’s getting to where you can’t go anywhere without being harassed or need a permit for something.
“sir,you’ll need to get a permit in order to have a permit for that permit,you can obtain a permit at the permit shop,but will need a permit to buy one from the permitters who permit you to be permitted properly.