The Great Florida Squirrel Hunt

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The Great Florida Squirrel Hunt

• The Great Florida Squirrel Hunt is an annual
  event where hunters compete to see who can kill
  the most squirrels. The event is held in the
  Florida Panhandle and attracting hundreds of
  participants from across the state. The Great
  Florida Squirrel Hunt began in the early 1990s
  as a way to control the population of the eastern
  gray squirrel. The species had been introduced
  to the area in the 1800s and had no natural
  predators.
• They quickly became a nuisance, damaging crops
  and property. The hunt is now a popular event,
  with prizes given for the most squirrels killed
  and the biggest squirrel killed. Some
  participants dress up in camouflage and use dogs
  to help them find the squirrels. The event has
  become a controversial, with some people arguing
  that it is inhumane and that the squirrels are
  not a true nuisance.
• What is the Great Florida Squirrel Hunt?
• The Great Florida Squirrel Hunt is an annual
  event that takes place in various parts of the
  state. The aim of the hunt is to thin out the
  population of invasive squirrels, which can
  damage native plant life and compete with native
  animals for food. The hunt typically takes place
  over a weekend, and participants are required to
  submit photos of their catches to the
  organizers. There is no limit on the number of
  squirrels that can be killed, and prizes are
  typically awarded for the biggest and most
  squirrels killed. The event has been criticized
  by animal rights groups, who argue that it is
  cruel and unnecessary.
• However, many people argue that the event is a
  necessary part of conservation efforts.
• How did it come to be?
• There are a few different stories surrounding the
  great Florida squirrel hunt. One story claims
  that the hunt originated from a group of hunters
  who were looking for a new challenge. They had
  grown tired of hunting deer and decided to try
  their hand at hunting something new. They heard
  that Florida had a large population of squirrels
  and decided to give it a try. The hunt was a
  success and they were able to bag a large number
  of squirrels. The hunters enjoyed the challenge
  of the hunt and decided to make it an annual
  event. Another story claims that the hunt
  originated as a way to control the squirrel
  population. Florida has a large number of
  squirrels and they were causing problems for the
  state's agriculture. The state decided to hold a
  hunting season in order to thin out the
  population. The hunt was a success and the state
  has continued to hold it every year. Whatever
  the origin story, the great Florida squirrel hunt
  has

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• become a tradition. Every year, hunters from all
  over the state come to Florida to take part in
  the hunt. It is a popular event and it is always
  a great time.
• Why do people participate in the hunt?
• The Great Florida Squirrel Hunt is an annual
  event that takes place in the state of Florida.
  Every year, people from all over the country come
  to Florida to participate in the hunt.
• There are many reasons why people participate in
  the hunt. For some, it is a way to connect with
  nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of
  everyday life. For others, it is a chance to
  Competitive squirrel hunting can be a way to show
  off one's skills and earn bragging rights
  amongst friends. And for some, it is simply a fun
  and enjoyable way to spend time with family and
  friends. No matter what the reason, the Great
  Florida Squirrel Hunt is a popular event that
  continues to grow in popularity each year.
• What are the rules of the hunt?
• The rules of the Great Florida Squirrel Hunt are
  pretty simple. Firstly, you need a hunting
  license. You can get this from the Florida Fish
  and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
• Once you have your license, you need to find a
  good spot to hunt. Make sure you are a safe
  distance from any roads, buildings or people.
  Once you have found a good spot, you can start
  hunting! Squirrels are a small game animal, so
  you can use a small caliber rifle or shotgun to
  hunt them. You can also use a bow and arrow, if
  you prefer.
• Remember to be a safe and ethical hunter, and
  only take shots that you are confident you can
  make. Once you have shot a squirrel, you need to
  retrieve it and take it to a designated check-in
  station. Here, a wildlife biologist will check to
  make sure the squirrel is a legal kill. They
  will also take some measurements, such as the
  length of the tail, before releasing the
  squirrel to you. And that's it! You can now take
  your squirrel home and enjoy your results from
  the Great Florida Squirrel Hunt.
• When is the hunt held?
• The Great Florida Squirrel Hunt is held every
  year from the first Saturday in October to the
  last Sunday in February. Squirrel season is
  closed during the rest of the year.

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• How many squirrels are typically killed during
  the hunt?
• The average number of squirrels killed during the
  Great Florida Squirrel Hunt is 12,000. This
  number has varied over the years, with a high of
  20,000 squirrels killed in 2004 and a low of
  5,000 in 2013. The number of squirrels killed
  each year generally depends on the number of
  hunters participating in the hunt.
• What are the prizes for the winners of the hunt?
• The first prize in the Great Florida Squirrel
  Hunt is a trip for two to any location in the
  continental United States, courtesy of Air
  Squirrel. The second prize is a year's supply of
  squirrel food, and the third prize is a
  squirrel-proof bird feeder. There are also
  monthly prizes for the top squirrel hunters, as
  well as prizes for the most unusual squirrel
  killed.
• The state of Florida has been overrun with
  invasive species for years, and the effects have
  been devastating to the native ecosystem. In an
  effort to control the population of one of these
  pests, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
  Commission is holding a statewide squirrel hunt.
  The week-long event, which starts on September
  1st, allows anyone with a hunting license to
  kill as many squirrels as they can. The FFWCC is
  hoping that the hunt will help to reduce the
  number of squirrels in Florida, and that the
  event will become an annual tradition.