The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 2 - June 20, 2007
FWC nixes many alligator
Pet Patrol
management proposals, approves others
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) decided Wednesday
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not to open the door to allowing homeowners to dispose of small nuisance alligators on their
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own. Rather, they decided to continue the requirement that people contact the FWC, and the
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FWC Commissioners, meeting in a two-day session in Melbourne, also turned thumbs
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down to a proposal to issue statewide permits to recreational alligator hunters and agreed to
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continue issuing countywide permits.
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They also decided not to allow daytime recreational alligator hunting or the use of small-
caliber handguns to dispatch alligators.
"Boone" is a 1 yr old old, neutered male Lab mix, black/brown markings. He is a large, loveable
On the other hand, Commissioners did approve, in concept, an array of new alligator
dog. He is wormed and current on shots. He is a wonderful dog looking for a loving home.
management provisions, including use of artificial lures to reel in alligators during statewide
"Beckett" is a 9 mo old, neutered male Shepherd/Hound mix. He is wormed and current on his
harvests and provisions to streamline requirements of the Private Lands Alligator Manage-
shots. He has beautiful markings. He is a really sweet dog. He is good with other dogs and
ment Program.
likes people. He is a great dog looking for that special loving family to take him home.
For instance, Commissioners approved removing the 6- to 9-foot closed slot limit on
"Sabrina" is an 8 mo old, spayed female Chow mix. She is a red in color. She is wormed and
alligators taken in the FWC's Private Lands Alligator Management Program and to pursue
current on shots. She is a lovely dog looking for her "forever" home.
broader public awareness regarding living peacefully with alligators.
"Blaze" is a 6 mo old male, Boxer/ Belgian Tervuren. He is wormed and current on shots. He
Based on the Commissioners' guidance, FWC staff will prepare appropriate rule
is brindle in color. He is going to be a medium size dog. He is very friendly to people. His
proposals for further consideration in future Commission meetings.
foster mom says "He is such a love." He wants be a lucky family's dog.
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"Lynk" is a 1 yr old neutered male, Cattle Dog mix. He is current on his shots and wormed. He
is very playful. He gets along well with other dogs, cats and kids. He doesn't immediately
love you, he needs to get to know you first. He is a handsome smart dog looking for a loving
dress. Rodgers told the deputy that he did not believe he should be arrested, because he
family to adopt him.
did not actually exit the store with the merchandise, that he was waiting in the vestibule
3 Black Labrador Retriever mix puppies - 2 females, "Maya" and "Pheebee" and 1 male,
for his wife, to see if the items had been paid for. However, the loss prevention officer told
"Bacchus" - black with white markings. They are darling. They are wormed and shots
the deputy that Rodgers was not waiting; he was in fact proceeding out of the doorway
started.
and had been stopped about two feet from the door.
5 Cur mix puppies - 3 males, "Rascal", "Lobo" and "Reed" and 2 females, "Angel" and
Rodgers was arrested and charged with retail theft (greater than $300, less than
"Jazmin". The girls have spots. They are all darling. They are wormed and shots started.
$20,000) and transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto. His bond
For more information, contact Theresa Jones at our WAG telephone number 528-9888 in
was set at $2000.
Williston. See all of the WAG adoptable dogs at www.petfinder.com. Thank you from your
email your news to: newscast@atlantic.net
Williston Animal Group.
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Grass Plugs
Hanging Baskets - Flowers
Butterfly Plants
Mini Roses - Violets
Potting Soil - Fertilizer
Flower Pots
Jazmin, one of 5 Cur mix puppies - 3 males, "Rascal", "Lobo" and "Reed" and 2 females, "Angel"
and "Jazmin".
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