Rick Banks of Canaveral Groves, found snook in the wee hours of the morning. Banks said the snook hit Banks Lures Pogies, floater-diver menhaden imiations that run two feet deep. McGregor kept a 7-pounder for eating. Selected alligator hunters started their special September hunt on Wednesday in 11 areas around the state, including portions of the St. Johns River in Brevard County. A lottery-style drawing was used to pick the participants.
Hunters can use snatch hooks, snares, gigs or harpoons.
Bows and arrows or crossbows are allowed if the arrow is attached to a restraining line. Firearms are prohibited. Other designated hunting areas include the Kissimmee River, Lake Harney, Lake Jessup, Lake Marian, Lakes Tohopekaliga and Lake George. Most of the skins, heads and other animal parts are kept for mounting, and the meat is eaten. Help needed for turkey federation event Paul Parker, president of the new South Brevard Osceolas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation needs help with the chapter's inaugural dinner and auction on Oct. 14.