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Learn to hunt Mosquito Lagoon gators

Aug 4th 2009EdgewaterLearn to hunt gators

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering alligator hunters no-cost, three-hour classes to help them prepare for the Aug. 15–Nov. 1 statewide alligator harvest.

Reservations are not required.

Attendance is not mandatory for licensed hunters, but the Commission recommends participants attend, especially if they have not previously hunted for alligators. Class topics include preparing for the hunt, hunting techniques and safety, and harvesting and processing, caring for alligator hide and alligator hunting rules and regulations. Also, people who do not have an alligator harvest permit can attend.

The Central Florida dates:

Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Tampa, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N.; use the Orient Rd. entrance. For directions, call 800-345-FAIR (3247) or visit www.floridastatefair.com

  • Aug. 9: 2-5 p.m., DeLand, Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center, 751 S. Alabama Ave. For directions, call 850-488-3831 or visit www.deland.org/parks/wayne.htm.All hunt permits have been sold for this year; however, alligator trapping agent permits are available for $52. Agent permits enable permit holders to assist a licensed trapper in taking alligators.For more information on the Mosquito Lagoon area alligator hunts, visit MyFWC.com/gators and click on statewide hunts.

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