Title: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 03:45:41 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 03:45:41 PM
A new record was set this week in the Big Cypress National Preserve. This area is a favorite destination for a multitude of non residents every March to chase the wiley Osceola. A 19 foot Burmese Python was just caught in the preserve. A new record. Will take run and gunning to a new level. A constricter this size might discourage napping under a Cypress tree. This was this group of snake hunters 49th Python. When THP hunted BC they got a quick picture of a panther on an episode. A 20 foot snake would be a topper Eek! This area is over 600,000 acres so I'm not pimping out a secret spot. Good luck this spring. :OGturkeyhead:
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: crow on July 14, 2023, 03:54:36 PM
Post by: crow on July 14, 2023, 03:54:36 PM
Well thanks, that used to be my favorite snake hunting spot
600,000 acres is really nothing for secret python spots
600,000 acres is really nothing for secret python spots
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: JeffC on July 14, 2023, 04:01:03 PM
Post by: JeffC on July 14, 2023, 04:01:03 PM
20'snakes , water moccasins , alligators, fire ants, hurricanes every other month, 90 plus degree ocean water, and new Cuba (Miami)...keep it all down there...
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 04:03:40 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 04:03:40 PM
Lol. Sounds like you aren't looking for the Grand Slam. :fud:
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: JeffC on July 14, 2023, 04:06:56 PM
Post by: JeffC on July 14, 2023, 04:06:56 PM
think I read that she had some 60 eggs in her. How long ago did that hurricane set all those pythons lose?? and how far north have they been found??
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: Turkeybutt on July 14, 2023, 04:22:57 PM
Post by: Turkeybutt on July 14, 2023, 04:22:57 PM
Well that seals the deal. No Grand Slam for me!
A 19 foot Burmese python! Add to the mix an abundance of Pygmy Rattlesnakes, Eastern Diamondbacks, Coral Snakes, Eastern Copperheads, Water Moccasins plus Alligators.
I'd be shooting every snake I seen and would never get a turkey to come in.
A 19 foot Burmese python! Add to the mix an abundance of Pygmy Rattlesnakes, Eastern Diamondbacks, Coral Snakes, Eastern Copperheads, Water Moccasins plus Alligators.
I'd be shooting every snake I seen and would never get a turkey to come in.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 04:53:28 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 04:53:28 PM
Lol. The most excitement I get is bobcats stalking my Funky Chicken. Been to BC several times. Almost too old for the area. Nothing I've seen that doesn't require some exertion to access. Lots of exertion. I have one GPS on my Garmin that I've named "2far". I skip that one.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: aclawrence on July 14, 2023, 04:57:33 PM
Post by: aclawrence on July 14, 2023, 04:57:33 PM
Those freaking pythons are a major problem. They have decimated the smaller mammal population. God help our turkeys.
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Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 05:00:38 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 05:00:38 PM
Actually some claim they have so decimated the raccoons, skunks, and other egg eaters that they may have helped. Differing opinions on that and they don't belong there.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: Tom007 on July 14, 2023, 06:27:51 PM
Post by: Tom007 on July 14, 2023, 06:27:51 PM
Thank god I got my Osceola, I don't care for snakes! Wow!
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joeturkey on July 14, 2023, 06:44:58 PM
Post by: joeturkey on July 14, 2023, 06:44:58 PM
Hey Joey maybe some of those python might grab some Ebiker on there way to those secret osceola spots??
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: Greg Massey on July 14, 2023, 06:47:17 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on July 14, 2023, 06:47:17 PM
I wonder if the person who caught the python was using a decoy? :newmascot: or maybe reaping :newmascot:
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 07:28:34 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: joeturkey on July 14, 2023, 06:44:58 PMProbably spit them out as too woozy and candy assed (Joe and I have a history that included him sending a threatening PM). He claims to be 82. I'm 76. We could sell tickets to that fight. Bite me Joe.
Hey Joey maybe some of those python might grab some Ebiker on there way to those secret osceola spots??
Of course add LOL and put you on my ignore list. Again.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 07:32:48 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 07:32:48 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on July 14, 2023, 06:47:17 PMNot if they were real cool guys. Lol.
I wonder if the person who caught the python was using a decoy? :newmascot: or maybe reaping :newmascot:
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: Greg Massey on July 14, 2023, 07:39:46 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on July 14, 2023, 07:39:46 PM
Quote from: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 07:32:48 PM:TooFunny:Quote from: Greg Massey on July 14, 2023, 06:47:17 PMNot if they were real cool guys. Lol.
I wonder if the person who caught the python was using a decoy? :newmascot: or maybe reaping :newmascot:
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: CAPTJJ on July 14, 2023, 08:10:51 PM
Post by: CAPTJJ on July 14, 2023, 08:10:51 PM
Guess this up close and personal sighting doesn't count, LOL.
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Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 08:18:55 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 08:18:55 PM
I've got that picture and wanted to post it. Couldn't find it. Thanks. It was bugging me. From memory that isn't a game camera picture but was taken by a guy set up 20yards away. Might even have been an archer.Have you noticed they have quota turkey hunts in what is called a Panther Refuge section off 29. I didn't apply. Forgot ::)
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: Yoder409 on July 14, 2023, 09:40:43 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on July 14, 2023, 09:40:43 PM
Just tell the rednecks those pythons make good BBQ and they'll clean 'em up. :toothy9:
When I was down chasing Osceolas a couple years back, I was actually HOPING to find one. But I guess I wasn't far enough south. Only 2 snakes I saw were of the non-toothy and non-constricting.
When I was down chasing Osceolas a couple years back, I was actually HOPING to find one. But I guess I wasn't far enough south. Only 2 snakes I saw were of the non-toothy and non-constricting.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joeturkey on July 15, 2023, 06:26:20 PM
Post by: joeturkey on July 15, 2023, 06:26:20 PM
Hey Joey by insulting a member on this site it's against the rules you need to apologize to me for your vulgar remarks for saying bite me it's not acceptable.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 06:55:23 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 06:55:23 PM
Quote from: Yoder409 on July 14, 2023, 09:40:43 PMGuy on floridaoutdoorforums.com had a link to buy wallets and several other items made from python skins. Pricey but pretty neat. That forum looking for new blood. Give it a look.
Just tell the rednecks those pythons make good BBQ and they'll clean 'em up. :toothy9:
When I was down chasing Osceolas a couple years back, I was actually HOPING to find one. But I guess I wasn't far enough south. Only 2 snakes I saw were of the non-toothy and non-constricting.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: Yoder409 on July 15, 2023, 08:06:19 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on July 15, 2023, 08:06:19 PM
Quote from: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 06:55:23 PM
Guy on floridaoutdoorforums.com had a link to buy wallets and several other items made from python skins. Pricey but pretty neat. That forum looking for new blood. Give it a look.
I thought I heard recently that Florida Outdoor forums had closed up shop. ???
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 08:59:20 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 08:59:20 PM
The long running Florida Sportsman site did fold.
A decent replacement for Florida info is:
floridaoutdoorforums.com
Mostly the same crowd, very little moderation, free to say what you want. Not for the thin skinned.
Python gear posted in General Hunting under Record Setter.
A decent replacement for Florida info is:
floridaoutdoorforums.com
Mostly the same crowd, very little moderation, free to say what you want. Not for the thin skinned.
Python gear posted in General Hunting under Record Setter.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: roberthyman14 on July 15, 2023, 10:17:07 PM
Post by: roberthyman14 on July 15, 2023, 10:17:07 PM
Quote from: CAPTJJ on July 14, 2023, 08:10:51 PMIt would look good on the wall.
Guess this up close and personal sighting doesn't count, LOL.
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Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 10:38:27 PM
Post by: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 10:38:27 PM
The photo or the panther?
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: roberthyman14 on July 15, 2023, 10:57:22 PM
Post by: roberthyman14 on July 15, 2023, 10:57:22 PM
Quote from: joey46 on July 15, 2023, 10:38:27 PMBoth
The photo or the panther?
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Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: CAPTJJ on July 16, 2023, 03:25:42 AM
Post by: CAPTJJ on July 16, 2023, 03:25:42 AM
Quote from: roberthyman14 on July 15, 2023, 10:17:07 PMWell, I don't look good in handcuffs so I opted to take a picture. Florida panthers are a protected species.Quote from: CAPTJJ on July 14, 2023, 08:10:51 PMIt would look good on the wall.
Guess this up close and personal sighting doesn't count, LOL.
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Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: joey46 on July 16, 2023, 06:09:14 AM
Post by: joey46 on July 16, 2023, 06:09:14 AM
I had a feeling that was you CAPTJJ. The thought it was an archer's picture stuck in my mind. That picture has been around a long time. Almost thought I first saw it posted on the old NWTF form. About a zillion guys downloaded it at the time. I've seen it pop up on multiple forums over the years.
Protected is an understatement. The last time I heard of a panther poaching from the Collier County area the reward started at $5,000. There are a few black bears down in that general area also usually making themselves known when they raid a trash can. This is one crazy state. LOL. :anim_25:
Protected is an understatement. The last time I heard of a panther poaching from the Collier County area the reward started at $5,000. There are a few black bears down in that general area also usually making themselves known when they raid a trash can. This is one crazy state. LOL. :anim_25:
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 16, 2023, 10:08:27 PM
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 16, 2023, 10:08:27 PM
Quote from: joey46 on July 14, 2023, 04:53:28 PM
Lol. The most excitement I get is bobcats stalking my Funky Chicken. Been to BC several times. Almost too old for the area. Nothing I've seen that doesn't require some exertion to access. Lots of exertion. I have one GPS on my Garmin that I've named "2far". I skip that one.
You kill a bird in Big Cypress or South Glades on foot you've done something and can brag. Bubba
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 16, 2023, 10:09:42 PM
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 16, 2023, 10:09:42 PM
Quote from: aclawrence on July 14, 2023, 04:57:33 PM
Those freaking pythons are a major problem. They have decimated the smaller mammal population. God help our turkeys.
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Talked to a guy in the local BassPro the other day that has a camp down there. Say's the only game left is a few Turkey's and lots of bears. Bubba
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 16, 2023, 10:14:12 PM
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 16, 2023, 10:14:12 PM
Quote from: CAPTJJ on July 16, 2023, 03:25:42 AMQuote from: roberthyman14 on July 15, 2023, 10:17:07 PMWell, I don't look good in handcuffs so I opted to take a picture. Florida panthers are a protected species.Quote from: CAPTJJ on July 14, 2023, 08:10:51 PMIt would look good on the wall.
Guess this up close and personal sighting doesn't count, LOL.
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After all the Monkey science the Government has put into them now they're just plain ole Cougars. No different then any other big cat. Probably no different then the cougars in Texas. Which they trapped and released here. Bubba
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: CAPTJJ on July 18, 2023, 11:54:25 PM
Post by: CAPTJJ on July 18, 2023, 11:54:25 PM
Quote from: joey46 on July 16, 2023, 06:09:14 AMYes, I took that in 2019. Was set up in a small clearing in some oaks, pretty thick behind me. Not long after I made some calls I heard something behind me, turned around and saw brown maybe 20 feet away in the brush. So I thought "here comes a deer"... until I saw it step out and noticed the muscular front leg. Grabbed my camera for a couple pics, wish I had videoed. Then I thought maybe I should grab my handgun just in case. I was wearing a leafy suit and started waving my arms because he looked ready to pounce on my decoy. He looked over and then slowly walked off.
I had a feeling that was you CAPTJJ. The thought it was an archer's picture stuck in my mind. That picture has been around a long time. Almost thought I first saw it posted on the old NWTF form. About a zillion guys downloaded it at the time. I've seen it pop up on multiple forums over the years.
Protected is an understatement. The last time I heard of a panther poaching from the Collier County area the reward started at $5,000. There are a few black bears down in that general area also usually making themselves known when they raid a trash can. This is one crazy state. LOL. :anim_25:
Speaking of bears I've seen a few down there and had them on trail cams. Some of them are nearly hairless, rubbed the fur off on trees I think. My guess is to try and beat the high temperatures, maybe.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: camotoe on July 21, 2023, 03:45:45 PM
Post by: camotoe on July 21, 2023, 03:45:45 PM
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My snake proof tent
7 miles in last year . Picking are getting slim in the cypress.
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My snake proof tent
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Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: Sir-diealot on July 22, 2023, 04:03:36 AM
Post by: Sir-diealot on July 22, 2023, 04:03:36 AM
Quote from: camotoe on July 21, 2023, 03:45:45 PM
My snake proof tent
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Sure wish my back would let me use one of those, was going to get one for my mountain bike before my car accident.
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: deerhunt1988 on July 22, 2023, 11:53:30 PM
Post by: deerhunt1988 on July 22, 2023, 11:53:30 PM
Sure is a shame we can't all hunt Big Cypress like we used to....Before it was blown up on YouTube and half the turkey habitat went to draw hunts!
Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: camotoe on July 23, 2023, 06:56:05 PM
Post by: camotoe on July 23, 2023, 06:56:05 PM
Wish I was hunting when it had Ally running thru it and you could just get off and go hunt .
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Title: Re: South Florida Welcoming Committee
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 24, 2023, 11:16:30 AM
Post by: ChiefBubba on July 24, 2023, 11:16:30 AM
Quote from: camotoe on July 23, 2023, 06:56:05 PM
Wish I was hunting when it had Ally running thru it and you could just get off and go hunt .
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I remember those 2 lane ally roads. Bubba