Super User N Florida Mike Posted April 26, 2016 Super User Posted April 26, 2016 Well, the geese have finally thinned out, ( remember my post on them awhile back?) So I'm on my dock the other evening at dusk and see an animal approach the lake on the other side.I think its a racoon but then it jumps in the water and swims out parallel to me .It was too dark to tell but it was either a otter or nutria.I can tell the difference if I get a good look at them.So I go out this morning and he's out there again.But he immediately went under and didn't come back up while I watched.I hope its not an otter because I had a big one clean out all my catfish a few years ago and now the fingerling cats have grown up and I'm getting nice ones again.Nutrias are bad enough.They've eaten 3 feet of my lake bank where my boat ramp is.Have trapped some of them but there seems to be an endless supply.Time to get my 22 fixed and get a new scope.!!!
Super User deaknh03 Posted April 26, 2016 Super User Posted April 26, 2016 So if its alive and not a fish you need to kill it. At least thats the impression your posts give.
Super User fishinfiend Posted April 26, 2016 Super User Posted April 26, 2016 4 hours ago, deaknh03 said: So if its alive and not a fish you need to kill it. At least thats the impression your posts give. yes of course there is absolutely no alternative when it comes to animals that can clean out a pond. SWIFT VENGEANCE!! 2
Super User Gundog Posted April 26, 2016 Super User Posted April 26, 2016 Call in a drone strike. Tactical responses always work. Or call the mob, put a hit out on that furry little youknowwhat. I know a guy with no neck you can contact. He takes care of things like this. 2
Super User N Florida Mike Posted April 27, 2016 Author Super User Posted April 27, 2016 Yeah I like animals in general, esp.good eatin' ones.But if its them or the fish, then yeah they're going down.esp. an otter.They will clean out a pond. 1
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 27, 2016 Global Moderator Posted April 27, 2016 I have seen a family of otters decimate a pond. It was about 5 acres and loaded with big bass and crappie. In a single summer after the otters showed up, now you're lucky to catch a few dink bass or a bluegill. I haven't been back since. I would be checking the legality of it though. They're likely considered furbearers in your state and require a special permit to harvest and there's probably a season. The other alternative would be to get a nuisance license so you can remove them. 2
Super User fishinfiend Posted April 27, 2016 Super User Posted April 27, 2016 night vision scope on .22 case of cold ones problem solved 2
Fisher-O-men Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 3 hours ago, fishinfiend said: night vision scope on .22 case of cold ones problem solved Not sure he otter do this! Sorry! 1
Super User Gundog Posted April 28, 2016 Super User Posted April 28, 2016 7 hours ago, Fisher-O-men said: Not sure he otter do this! Sorry! Ba-da-dum....Thanks folks and don't forget to tip your waitress.
Super User Sam Posted April 28, 2016 Super User Posted April 28, 2016 Dean, nutria are invasive species that are extremely destructive. There is a market for their fur and meat in Louisiana. I have no idea if it is the same in Florida. Otters will wipe out a fishery over a summer. I do not like killing animals, other than for food, however in the cases of otters and nutria I agree with Mike and they have to be taken out. Dean, I don't think you face the same problems in New Hampshire as found along the Gulf coast. But your input is very valuable and it makes us all take a few seconds to give it some thought about removing destructive animals from our fishing areas. Sometimes it is a good thing to do and other times it isn't. Depends on the situation. 1
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted May 2, 2016 Super User Posted May 2, 2016 You want I should break it's legs? 2
Super User J Francho Posted May 2, 2016 Super User Posted May 2, 2016 Killing otters sounds so foreign to me. They're endangered up here, and there programs to reintroduce them in areas that can support them. 1
Super User Gundog Posted May 3, 2016 Super User Posted May 3, 2016 17 hours ago, Ratherbfishing said: You want I should break it's legs? If you wanna I got a raccoon dats been lookin' at me crosseyed. Maybes you could have a talk with him, ya know. 1
Kevin22 Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 19 hours ago, J Francho said: Killing otters sounds so foreign to me. They're endangered up here, and there programs to reintroduce them in areas that can support them. They will stay endangered as long as people keep killing them to protect their fishing holes. Iowa is trying to get them back in the state, they worked for years BUYING otters from bordering states to try and reintroduce them. We finally have enough around that there was a trapping season on them last year. So far since last summer I have been in 3 conversations where people saw otters on their favorite pond/fishing spot and are planning on shooting them this summer. Sad to see people won't let nature work. The difference between an otter and a nutria is pretty big... are you sure it isn't a muskrat?
Super User fishinfiend Posted May 3, 2016 Super User Posted May 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Kevin22 said: people keep killing them to protect their fishing holes. Best not to take a chance. let the slaughter continue.. bass >>>> otter 1
Super User J Francho Posted May 3, 2016 Super User Posted May 3, 2016 Did a little research.... This all clearly violates our forum rules about illegal activities. Goodnight Irene, hope the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission don't notice. Quote Otter: Dec. 1 - March 1 by all legal rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows, bows, pistols and air guns. Those with a hunting license may possess no more than 1 otter pelt between April 1 and Nov. 30, unless pelt has CITES tag. Also, otter pelts may not be taken out of Florida unless tagged. Bag Limit: No Limits From: http://myfwc.com/hunting/season-dates 1
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