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From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 8:18:30 AM

From: Chelle Keller [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:46 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject:

Greetings,

I have noticed an official count of black bears has never been done. Please do this. We NEED this. This is not a popular decision for your government. At the latest Tallahasee meeting 75% of the attendees there were against the killings. Why was their an unanymous FWC vote in favor of hunting if the majority of Florida is against this? We want solutions. We need better education programs for residents about how to deal with their trash. In the worst case scenario they can be darted and relocated. They should never be killed. Its their planet, too. Not just ours! Please male a difference in the world. Protect animal rights.

Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:28:52 AM

From: Jessica Moreno [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:19 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: stop florida bear hunt From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:35:45 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Maria Huizar [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:29 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject:

Dear Mr.Scott,

The fate of bears in florida relies heavily on you! Please do the right thing and liberate these creatures, to keep them free from harm. We're counting on you to make the right decision!

Sincerely,

M.Valencia

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From: Azariah Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:29 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject:

Stop Florida Bear Hunt From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: 24 floida panthers killed last year/motorists Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015 3:28:39 PM

-----Original Message----- From: frank depinto [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 3:26 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: 24 floida panthers killed last year/motorists

From: frank depinto

County: Bay

Zip Code: 32402

Phone Number:

Message Body: FW: A heartbreaking year for Florida panthers Frank DePinto 1/13/15 To: campaign florida, laura ciociola, alexis meyer, charissa panhandle, cris costello, florida trail, frank jackalone, julia hathaway, Ocean Conservancy, sierra club, bay bullet, mayor oberst, mario gisbert

To: Governor Scott, Senators Nelson and Rubio, Congresswoman Gwen Graham, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Florida EPA ______Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:30:33 -0600 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: A heartbreaking year for Florida panthers

Panthers in Peril

Last year, 25 critically endangered Florida Panthers fell victim to motorists - far more than in any other year.

Your gift will make a huge difference in our fight to save Florida panthers.

Dear frank, It’IIt is painful to imagine the sad sight of a dead or dying panther kitkitten, its twisted body just another road kill on a Florida back road.

Last year, 25 critically endangered Florida panthers fell victim to to motorists. That is far more than in any other year.

And it’s a serious blow for an animal whose total population in the wiworld is fewer than 200 individuals.

Help save panthers and other vulnerable wildlife with a generous gift to Defenders of Wildlife.

Once, thousands of these majestic cats roamed throughout the southeastern U.S. But today, their population remains in just five percent of their historical range in south Florida. These remaining panthers are trying to survive on a checkerboard of habitat that is crisscrossed with roads and choked with human development. Scientists believe that loss of panthers on roads is preventing the cats from expanding their range northward.

As the economy improves, development pressure on these last remaining patches of habitat is rising rapidly along with plans for new and expanded roads. And panthers are dying.

Your support for Defenders puts you on the front lines of efforts to rescue this great cat from oblivion. • We’re working to improve land use and transportation planning to avoid fragmentation of panther habitat; • We were instrumental in the passage of a constitutional amendment in Florida that will set aside more that $500 million per year for 20 years for land acquisition, management and restoration in Florida, including important panther habitat; • We’ve helped ensure installation of a Roadside Animal Detection System to warn motorists to slow down for panthers on US 41 that bisects Big Cypress National Preserve; • We’re advocating for more wildlife crossings that would allow panthers to travel safely within their home ranges; and • We’re working with state officials, developers and landowners to make private lands in panther territory more wildlife-friendly. With your help, panthers and people can safely share the landscape. We look forward to the day when panthers are thriving, their habitat protected, and vehicle deaths eliminated. Won't you help make that great day come soon? Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife

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From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: 25 florida panthers killed/2013/fl.higways/dates/locations Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:05:28 AM

-----Original Message----- From: frank [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 2:49 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: 25 florida panthers killed/2013/fl higways/dates/locations

From: frank

County: Bay

Zip Code: 32402

Phone Number:

Message Body: A heartbreaking year for Florida panthers/full-list/dates/locations! Frank DePinto 2:40 PM To: campaign florida, florida trail, alexis meyer, charissa panhandle, cris costello, Florida EPA, florida fishWildlife, frank jackalone, julia hathaway, Ocean Conservancy, sierra club, laura ciociola, mayor oberst, mario gisbert, bay bullet, panama herald

Solution Ideas: 1) more under-highway/freeway ,under- roadway viaducts for Florida's wildlife. 2) a Florida Panther preserve in the State of florida. cc: also governor scott, senators nelson and rubio, congresswoman graham. ______From: [email protected] Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:55:38 -0500 Subject: Re: FW: A heartbreaking year for Florida panthers To: [email protected] Frank: Here is the full list for 2014 with the last two panther deaths reported on 12/31:

------Forwarded message ------From: Criffield, Marc Date: Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM Subject: In possession of carcasses UCFP229 & FP213 USFWS, The remains from two different Florida panthers were collected today. UCFP229, an approximately 2.5 year-old uncollared female Florida panther, was recovered on 12/31/2014 on 16th St SE in Golden Gate Estates in Collier County. The cause of death was vehicle collision. FP213, an approximately 5.5 year-old radiocollared female Florida panther, was recovered on 12/31/2014 on Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County. The cause of death is presumed to be interspecies aggression (killed while fighting another panther), but confirmation is pending necropsy results. Both carcasses are currently stored at the FWC Field Office in Naples and will be transported to the FWC Wildlife Research Lab in Gainesville for necropsy. These two deaths bring current totals to 33 Florida panther mortalities and 25 road mortalities for 2014. This information is being provided as required by Section 2(d) of the Endangered Species Cooperative Agreement between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It is not intended as a News Release. All information should be considered “pending” until all necropsy results and tests are finalized.

Date PantherID Sex Age Location Cause Type Year NAD83E NAD83N 1/2/2014 UCFP203 M 2-3 I-75 near MM 111, Collier County Vehicle DEATH 2014 425824 2904812 1/4/2014 FP223 M 2yr 8mo. Private Land, Hendry County Pneumonia DEATH 2014 497317 2936256 1/22/2014 UCFP204 M 1.5 SR 29, Owl Hammock Curve, Collier County Vehicle DEATH 2014 465702 2915370 1/24/2014 FP175 F 6.5 BCNP Addition Lands, Collier County Peritonitis (aborted fetus found next to carcass) DEATH 2014 490010 2900371 3/1/2014 UCFP206 M 3yrs SR80, Lee/Hendry Co line Vehicle DEATH 2014 444727 2954399 3/8/2014 UCFP207 M 1.5 yrs CR 833, Hendry County Vehicle DEATH 2014 487856 2926537 3/17/2014 FP228 M 4 yrs Everglades/Francis Taylor WMA, Broward Co. Vehicle DEATH 2014 522860 2911902 3/29/2014 UCFP208 U 2 yrs Concho Billy Trail, SBCNP Intraspecific Aggression DEATH 2014 480614 2874058 4/3/2014 UCFP209 M 3-5 yrs CR 833, just S of CR 832, Hendry County Vehicle DEATH 2014 487315 2942739 4/8/2014 UCFP210 M 2-3 CR 846, 6 miles E of Immokalee, Collier County Vehicle DEATH 2014 469644 2922475 4/11/2014 UCFP211 M 8-10 mos. Belle Meade, PSSF, Collier County Intraspecific Aggression DEATH 2014 437969 2883331 4/14/2014 UCFP212 M 4-5 US27, north of Lake Placid, Highlands Co. Vehicle DEATH 2014 460827 3026952 4/25/2014 FP163 M 7yr 2mo. Co Line Rd, Collier/Hendry Co. Line Vehicle DEATH 2014 472937 2917981 5/1/2014 UCFP213 F 3 I-75 near MM 134, Lee County Vehicle DEATH 2014 421083 2939808 5/16/2014 UCFP214 M 14 mo. Oil Well Rd, east of Pacific Grade, Collier Co. Vehicle DEATH 2014 460119 2908418 6/12/2014 K390/UCFP215 F 1-2 US41, SE of Collier Seminole SP, Collier Co. Vehicle DEATH 2014 441230 2874724 6/25/2014 UCFP216 F 1 Corkscrew Rd, near CREW gate 5 Vehicle DEATH 2014 443882 2926931 7/16/2014 FP177 M 7 BCNP - North Addition Lands Intraspecific Aggression DEATH 2014 493684 2902350 8/4/2014 FP231 M 2.5yrs Golden Gate Estates, Collier County Unknown DEATH 2014 441059 2903916 8/6/2014 UCFP217 F 2 CR833 Vehicle DEATH 2014 487183 2950995 8/24/2014 UCFP218 F 4 mo. Immokalee Rd/Wildwood Blvd (Bonita Bay Club East) Vehicle DEATH 2014 434792 2906157 8/24/2014 UCFP219 U 4 mo. Immokalee Rd/Krape Rd Vehicle DEATH 2014 434826 2906117 9/2/2014 UCFP220 F 3-4 yrs CR833, N of BCSIR Vehicle DEATH 2014 499158 2914007 10/20/2014 UCFP222 M 3 Florida's Turnpike, MM 192, Yeehaw Junction Vehicle DEATH 2014 510495 3062188 11/13/2014 UCFP223 F 3-4 yrs County Line Road, just south of CR846, Collier County Vehicle DEATH 2014 472874 2921198 11/14/2014 FP229 F 4-5 yrs Northern Addlands, BCNP, Collier County Unknown DEATH 2014 502106 2900324 11/28/2014 UCFP224 M 6 mo. Golden Gate Blvd/6th St NE Vehicle DEATH 2014 440644 2901299 12/18/2014 UCFP225 M 4 yrs Flaghole Road, 8km south of US27, Hendry County Vehicle DEATH 2014 493614 2951060 12/18/2014 UCFP226 M 3 yrs Collier Blvd, 2.4km south of US41, Collier County Vehicle DEATH 2014 429971 2880459 12/19/2014 UCFP227 M 2 yrs US41, MM 57, 3.8 km west of the Oasis Visitor Center Vehicle DEATH 2014 492949 2860258 12/28/2014 UCFP228 M 2 yrs Golden Gate Blvd/10th St NE Vehicle DEATH 2014 441272 2901290 12/31/2014 UCFP229 F 2.5 yrs 16th St SE, Golden Gate Estates, Collier County Vehicle DEATH 2014 442620 2900388 12/31/2014 FP213 F 5.5 yrs Dinner Island Ranch WMA, Hendry County Unknown DEATH 2014 476803 2932808

MARC CRIFFIELD FLORIDA PANTHER RESEARCH FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 298 SABAL PALM ROAD NAPLES, FL 34114

Frank Jackalone Senior Organizing Manager Sierra Club 1990 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727)824-8813, x302 http://www.sierraclub.org http://www.sierraclubfloridanews.org/ http://www.facebook.com/sierraclubfl On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 3:58 PM, Frank DePinto wrote:

______Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:30:33 -0600 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: A heartbreaking year for Florida panthers

Panthers in Peril

Last year, 25 critically endangered Florida Panthers fell victim to motorists - far more than in any other year.

Your gift will make a huge difference in our fight to save Florida panthers.

Dear frank, It’s painful to imagine the sad sight of a dead or dying panther kitten, its twisted body just another road kill on a Florida back road.

Last year, 25 critically endangered Florida panthers fell victim to motorists. That is far more than in any other year.

And it’s a serious blow for an animal whose total population in the wild is fewer than 200 individuals.

Help save panthers and other vulnerable wildlife with a generous gift to Defenders of Wildlife.

As the economy improves, development pressure on these last remaining patches of habitat is rising rapidly along with plans for new and expanded roads. And panthers are dying.

Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife

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From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: 4074980561 Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:00:45 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Dena Garcia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 8:07 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: 4074980561

From: Dena Garcia

County: Osceola

Zip Code: 34771

Phone Number:

Message Body: The FWC is ignoring Florida voters. 75% of those who have contacted the FWC oppose a bear hunt. Additionally, a 2015 statewide poll found that 61% of voters also oppose hunting the Florida black bear. Floridians know this proposal is neither scientific, effective, nor humane. Your decision must be based on scientific fact and good public policy. Help ensure that Florida keeps its native black bears protected for generations to come! From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: 7 Day Fishing Permit Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015 10:09:03 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ken Clarke [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:23 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: 7 Day Fishing Permit

From: Ken Clarke

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 31220

Phone Number: 478-456-5259

Message Body: I purchased a 7 day permit for saltwater. I entered the wrong dates. I plan to visit next week & entered the week after. I contacted FL DNR via email & recieived a rsponse that they couldn't help me. I find their response unacceptable. The GA DNR is a user friendly organization. They would make an exception & oblige in a situation such as this one. Can you help me, please? I spend thousands in your state every year on my visits to Amelia Island. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Ablation of FloridaFishing Industry Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 12:28:01 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Kim Crittenden [mailto:crittenden [email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 10:02 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Ablation of FloridaFishing Industry

From: Kim Crittenden

County: Escambia

Zip Code: 32561

Phone Number: 855723550

Message Body: Hi Governor Scott, I live in Escambia County (Pensacola Beach, Fl). It is well known that we have a problem with lion fish in the Gulf of Mexico. I have several friends who spearfish. People who spearfish are one of the only weapons we have for controlling this invasive species. I would like you to be informed that many people who spearfish are becoming discouraged with overregulation of fishing. It's really frustrating for them when a charter boat pulls up next to them. The charter boat is allowed to catch a given number of species of fish which are completely off limits to recreational and spearfishing. The recreational/ spearfishing people (2,400,000 people are limited by oppressive regulations such as a one day snapper season (a Monday, not even a holiday Monday), the complete closing of triggerfish and a very limited grouper season. I realize some of these rules are federal. The costs of spearfishing (gas, equipment, SCUBA license etc.) are far exceeding the price of the harvest. ! Insult to injury is the sight of a healthy number of off limits fish during the dive. These rules appear punitive to recreational spearfishing. I would like to suggest a separate and inexpensive license be available to the people who are the only weapon we have to combat lionfish - the recreational spearfisher. This license would allow the same or better liberties as commercial fishermen. These people are the ONLY weapon we have. I am not in any way condoning the far excessive restriction on recreational fishermen altogether. The burden of saving the fishing industry is placed squarely on the shoulders of spearfishers. They shouldn't have less access than the commercial industry they are protecting. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Acknowledging the receipt of your email Date: Monday, September 14, 2015 12:32:42 PM

From: Fred Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 8:13 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Re: Acknowledging the receipt of your email

Thank you for getting back to me on this problem. Now I have one more. I have alligators in the pond behind my house, I have called Desoto County Sheriffs department several times and they keep telling me to call FWC to resolve the problem. FWC doesn't want to come out and take care of it. He has been in my yard trying to get my small dog, my cats, and my neighbors dog. I also have small grandchildren who like to fish in the pond. This is SW Florida I know this but I would like a little help before it hurts someones animal or me. I have walked up on him and at least I had a pitching wedge to scare him off the bank and he would not budge. That is not fair to us living in a very small 55 over community. We all have pets, and some of us can't move very fast. Please can you do anything in your power to help the situation, you can always reach me on my cell number though it is a Ga. number, 706-313- 6430. My name is Fred Williams and my address is 2307 SE Rackeweg ST. Arcadia, FL 34266. Home phone 863-494-3073. The number they gave me is only available from 9-5, 866-392-4286, and sometimes things happen on weekends, holidays, and Sundays after 5. Sherriff department didn't seem at all concerned, thought he was worried about getting his feet muddy. Said that I couldn't defend my own property because I was being recorded and I said I was going to shoot it if it was on my property. Would really appreciate help on this issue, and we know they are protected, however? Thank you.

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From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Animal Control Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:34:14 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Randal Hayes [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:02 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Animal Control

From: Randal Hayes

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32780

Phone Number: 321-269-1327

Message Body: I live in the East-Central Florida area, more specifically, Titusville, FL. We have a growing danger of coyote infiltration into residential neighborhoods. There have been reports of pets being killed and people being threatened by these wild animals. Animal control will not do anything to mitigate the problem. Today News 13 reported pets missing with coyote sightings in the Villages, FL area. The concept of doing nothing is against the very nature of the establishment of our communities. That is why people through the ages created safe havens for themselves and their property. So when did nature start dictating what our law enforcement and services can and cannot do? When did our protective services stop protective services for our communities? We pay taxes for this protection among other services. So why are we paying taxes for these services? Maybe you can provide the reasoning behind the taxes without representation. Please advise, thank you. Fwd to: Fox News, Bill O’Reilly, Titusville City Mayor, Sen. Marco Rubio

Randal Hayes Titusville, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Animal Welfare Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:55:50 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Shannon Prowell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:41 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Animal Welfare

From: Shannon Prowell

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32708-6324

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please don't allow hunters to kill 200 black bears this year or any year. These genetically and geographically unique bears were listed by the state as "threatened" as recently as 2012. The last statewide count was more than a decade ago, when biologists estimated Florida had approximately 2,500 bears. Since we don't know how many of these bears exist today, allowing them to be hunted could further imperil this already rare species.

The FWC is also ignoring Florida voters. 75% of those who have contacted the FWC oppose a bear hunt. Additionally, a 2015 statewide poll found that 61% of voters also oppose hunting the Florida black bear. Floridians know this proposal is neither scientific, effective, nor humane. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Animal abuse Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:30:57 PM

-----Original Message----- From: virginia mendez [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:25 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Animal abuse

From: virginia mendez

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33160

Phone Number:

Message Body: I'm a Florida resident disappointed that the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is trying to open a trophy hunt on our black bears. Supporting cruel and unnecessary trophy hunting will give our state a bad image, and I urge Governor Scott to please reject this proposal. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Artificial Reefs Date: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:24:46 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Office of Public Services [mailto:[email protected] fl.us] Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 5:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: RE: Artificial Reefs

Please reassign to FWC. They handle artificial reefs,

John

John R. Peterson Office of the Ombudsman & Public Services 850-245-2122

-----Original Message----- From: Governor Rick Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 10:19 AM To: Office of Public Services Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: ARTificial Reefs

-----Original Message----- From: Craig Schock [mailto:schock_craig@bellsouth net] Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 10:15 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: ARTificial Reefs

From: Craig Schock

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33431

Phone Number: 561-706 4541

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, My name is Craig Schock. I am an amateur artist and I live in Boca Raton. I've had this idea for many years and decided to reach out to you, to help promote florida's tourism and artificial reef development. ARTificial reefs! A large 3 dimensional steel sculpture or series of them,set in place along our southeast coastline to promote the arts, artificial reefs and diving tourism. The first vision I have would be for a sun shaped sculpture where the center is open and the rays of the sun are semi enclosed. The divers would enter the center of the sun and be surrounded by a 360 degree view of fish habitat in the extended rays of the sun. Keeping with the theme of the sea and its its wonderful creatures there are many options, such as giant turtle,octopus,sea horse, mermaid and footsteps of neptune etc... This may seem a little "out there", but dream big I say. This could have the possibility to add to florida's draw as premiere worldwide destination. Thank You for your consideration Craig Schock

[Dep Customer Survey] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Attention. Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:45:18 AM

From: Madge Nasser [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:39 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Attention.

Stop Florida bear hunt. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: BEAR HUNT Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 2:40:44 PM

-----Original Message----- From: James Woodard [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 12:50 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: BEAR HUNT

From: James Woodard

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33157

Phone Number: 305-856-4559

Message Body: Please add my voice to the tens of thousands of other Florida residents that are opposed to resumption of bear hunting in Florida. Bear have not even recovered to a population level attained by the endangered manatee. Yet, FWC is prepared to reduce bear populations by killing 20% per year. They acknowledge that this action has no meaningful relationship to the reduction of adverse human/bear interactions, a tiny number.

From a selfish human perspective, many more people rejoice in the opportunity to see a bear in the wild. This is a major benefit to Florida's eco tourism industry. From a moral perspective, no human being that I know has even tried to justify the killing of one of our most magnificent animals. Should you not intercede, the sight of wild bears in Florida will be only a memory. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: BEAR HUNT Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 8:42:40 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Rev. Col. Kenneth D. Frazier [mailto:revrndale@bellsouth net] Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 10:48 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: BEAR HUNT

From: Rev. Col. Kenneth D. Frazier

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32713

Phone Number: 386-873-1305

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott: With 80 -85% of the citizens of Florida opposing this heinous BEAR HUNT ; how can you sit back and do nothing ... Your oath of office was to look out for the better good of your citizens and the faith that we entrust in you .... By doing nothing to stop this hunt ; you are betraying that trust . I'd beg you to reconsider your position and declare and executive decision to STOP this heinous , barbaric slaughter of these poor innocent animals .... Thank you for your time and consideration ......

Rev. Col. Kenneth D. Frazier From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Rules Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 1:38:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Kitty Hodges [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 12:22 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt Rules

From: Kitty Hodges

County: Bay

Zip Code: 32401

Phone Number: 8509601558

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, Please do not allow the FWC's proposal to manage the Black Bear population by once again making it permissible to hunt these animals. Yes, I want prevention of future attacks by these bears, and yes, I know something needs to be done about public safety and awareness, but, this hardly seems the solution! I would venture to say that a large majority of the people that favor this idea don't favor it because they are concerned about public safety, but instead simply are in favor of being able to hunt these animals. Thank you so much for your consideration of support for the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida. Sincerely, Kitty Hodges From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt :( :( :( Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 4:05:27 PM

-----Original Message----- From: J Gaynor [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 4:05 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt :( :( :(

From: J Gaynor

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32854

Phone Number: 407-617-3575

Message Body: PLEASE do not pass proposed legislation that would allow OUR Florida Bears to be hunted !!!!

Thank You !!!!! :) :) :) From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt shameful lack of democracy Date: Thursday, February 05, 2015 8:13:21 AM

-----Original Message----- From: KAM [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 2:38 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt shameful lack of democracy

From: KAM

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33477

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott, you appointed our wildlife commissioners. Did you tell them to forgo ANY democracy?

84% of Floridians are against a bear hunt right now, including a lot of hunters themselves. Yet Bergeron is the only one on that board who thinks maybe we should wait until we have concluded how many bears we even have.

Not acceptable! De-listed only TWO years, no conclusive total, seven fragile pocket populations...

STOP THIS HUNT! It's not the solution, and it's too soon to pretend we can ignore the hard facts! From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 12:22:50 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Thomas Rice [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 12:15 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Thomas Rice

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34242

Phone Number:

Message Body: Stop the massacre of the bears. The indiscriminate killing of these beautiful creatures. We are infringing on their territory.

This amounts to nothing more than trophy killing, not unlike Cecil!!! Stop this before it's too late. The backlash will haunt you forever.

Please stop and rethink and let's come up with another solution. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 1:42:05 PM

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 1:20 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

Dear Governor Scott,

I am a CEO in Tampa, FL and I live in the affected area where bears are seen. Even though it is my understanding that some of the members of the FWC were appointed by you, I implore you not to follow their recommendation of allowing a bear hunt.

Bears have been living harmoniously with humans in this area for decades and there is no reason at this point to allow anyone to hunt them. The humans are the true nuisance by virtue of the fact that they are illegally feeding the bears and not using the appropriate trash cans to discourage the bears from seeking out food from such a readily available source. The easiest answer is to require the use of bear proof garbage cans and punish those who insist on breaking the law and feeding the bears. Instead of generating revenue through the sale of hunting permits to kill bears, revenue can be generated through the sale of bear proof garbage cans.

Please do not side with the minority on this one. The majority of Floridians oppose a bear hunt and I hope you do too. Have a good day.

Sincerely, Jana Wiggins

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 10:17:49 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Bob Echols [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 10:11 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Bob Echols

County: Marion

Zip Code: 34471

Phone Number: 352-804-1168

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott; I beg you to read the following and to use your power to stop this planned butchery. In the name of all that is human and decent, please show compassion.

I write in opposition to Florida's proposed bear hunt, and I ask others to join me in this opposition.

The reason provided by the state of Florida for this bloodletting is the number of people injured by bears, a figure presumably on the rise. A recent Reuters report, however, cites only 4 people injured by bears in our state in the last 3 years. I must confess I am at a loss to equate a rate of slightly more than one injured person yearly with an ursine menace dealt with only by slaughter. Further, state officials in the Reuters report admit that problem lies mainly with humans. Those of us who live in areas populated by bears tend not to keep our trash in bear proof containers, and we are shocked, shocked when bears come looking for food left in our garbage. Humans have caused the problem by encroaching upon wildlife habitats and in so doing not making any accommodation at all to the displaced and dislodged animals. What a typical human solution: eviscerate wildlife domains, do nothing to try live in harmony with the remaining wildlife, then decide the solution to th! e catastrophe we created is butchery of that wildlife. Disgraceful.

As purportedly the top rung of the ethical ladder, we humans have a duty to act responsibly as regards nature, respecting and protecting life wherever possible. Rather than slaughter, surely we can demonstrate a reverence for life and acknowledge a commonality with animals and all nature by seeking and implementing other solutions.

Some ideas:

Let us turn this situation into something positive. Let us educate and remind those of us who live near bear territory how properly to store trash. For those who need help acquiring bear-resistant trash receptacles, let us provide such help.

Then, if there truly exists a surplus bear population let our county work with wildlife offices and local sanctuaries/shelters (who have been painfully silent on this matter) to create a bear sanctuary in Marion County. Such a sanctuary can be part of an Eco-tourism effort (that we laud but never seem to implement) and could even include something akin to a trap/neuter/release effort currently in place for feral cats.

Finally, we can use the bear issue as a good way to implement the state requirement for teaching humane treatment of animals to our students. Such instruction is mandated by Florida statute 233.061, and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is woefully neglected here. What a wonderful chance to teach our students about our role as stewards of the environment, not its defilers.

As Dr. Albert Schweitzer wrote: “[ethics] is therefore the result of our recognizing the solidarity of life which nature gives us. And, as it grows more profound, it teaches us sympathy with all life."

As human animals, let us acknowledge that solidarity, acknowledge our charge to act ethically as regards life, and find ways other than hunting to deal sympathetically with bears who never asked us to enter their territory. Please contact your elected officials in Tallahassee and Ocala and ask that this bear hunt be canceled immediately. Let us all be stewards of nature and acknowledge our obligation to live responsibly with other species. Please help.

Robert M. Echols Founder and President For Our Friends the Animals Foundation From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Monday, April 06, 2015 8:42:46 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Leslie Cooper [mailto:ljc67@att net] Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 10:36 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Leslie Cooper

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33330

Phone Number: 9545605375

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, As a native Floridian and long time Republican who voted for you twice as the Governor of Florida, I am asking for your immediate assistance to veto the decision of the Florida Wildlife Commission on April 15th should they vote to permit hunting of Black Bears in Florida. They are blaming the bears for human attacks, when developers are taking their habitat to create new communities. The developers should be required to provide a safe barrier to keep bears in their natural habitat away from humans. Perhaps the FWC should follow the Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains who relocate troublesome bears rather than KILL them! Thank you, in advance, for your support! The bears thank you too!

Respectfully, Leslie Cooper 3120 Southwest 116 Avenue Davie, FL 33330 From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 12:10:22 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Janet Rice [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 12:10 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Janet Rice

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34242

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please stop the massacre of the bears in Florida. This has not been proven the most effective way to limit the human to bear interaction contact.

There are already more licenses issued than there are bears!!!! Please stop this inhumane solution to what will be a total slaughter of the bear population in Florida! We have invaded their lands. Rethink this issue before it is too late. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Friday, August 21, 2015 8:34:16 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Mary Jo Harrington [mailto:mharr17@bellsouth net] Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 6:21 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Mary Jo Harrington

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32176

Phone Number: 386-672-7362

Message Body: Please do everything you can to stop the bear hunt. One sees them in tress just "hanging out" and to think anyone could shoot an innocent target like that makes me ill. Please help. Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 1:55:35 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Susan Geller [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 1:45 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Susan Geller

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32779

Phone Number: 407-921-9708

Message Body: We live in Sweetwater Oaks of Seminole County.. The ground zero for the bears.. They are not the problem...Return the money to all those who bought the permits. The majority of voters are not in favor of this bear kill...

Susan Geller William Burgess From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 11:29:43 AM

From: Courtnie Love [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 11:28 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

As a resident of Florida, I am appalled at the recent decision reached by the FWC to proceed with the bear hunt. PLEASE Governor, do whatever you can to reverse the ill-advised decision the FWC reached to hunt the bears. There are other measures that can be taken to control the population. PLEASE DO WHAT IS RIGHT and JUST!!

Courtnie E. Love, J.D. Mitchell Law, P.A. 930 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 500 Melbourne, FL 32901 (321) 729-6749 Office (321) 729-9415 Facsimile

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From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 11:01:07 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Page Knoebel [mailto:page.knoebel@verizon net] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:59 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Page Knoebel

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34231

Phone Number: 941-735-1953

Message Body: The people are against this - please, show us animal lovers and rescuers that giving back your dog after the election was the variation NOT the norm for you. Compassion, please.

No Bear Hunt. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:51:47 AM

-----Original Message----- From: David Ireland [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:49 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: David Ireland

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32779

Phone Number:

Message Body: I heard that tentative approval was given for a bear hunt this fall. I am very opposed to this. I live in Seminole County in the Wekiva area and have had bears in my yard many times. I have never felt threatened. I often wonder if those who have been 'attacked' did something to provoke the bears. If there is a problem, I would suggest that relocation to the Ocala National Forest is a much better solution than killing these wonderful creatures. I am not one of those anti hunting nut jobs. I voted for you twice and approve of the job you're doing. I just think this solution is using a sledge hammer on a rather minor problem. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:52:12 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Patricia A Davis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:48 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Patricia A Davis

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33573

Phone Number: 941-457-3416

Message Body: Stop the Bear Hunt. bear-proof garbage containers will help. And infringing on their territory needs to be controlled better. They were here first. God placed these creatures on this earth as He saw fit and expects us to learn to live with them. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:55:51 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jeannine Mallory [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:55 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Jeannine Mallory

County: Alachua

Zip Code: 32643

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not allow Floridians to hunt for bears. Stop the bear hunt now. Do not allow it to happen. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Bear Hunt Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 1:48:24 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Katherine Erlacher [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 12:54 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt

From: Katherine Erlacher

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32714

Phone Number: 4073129221

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I wanted to take a moment and write to you about my feelings regarding the proposed bear hunt, As a citizen who lives right in the middle of an area where there have been several bear/human encounters as well as several bear sighting and even some bear vs car incidents (the bear lost), I am vehemently against the bear hunt. There is not one person that I know who is for this barbaric manner in managing these creatures, We encroach on their land, take their food sources, and then become upset when they come into "our" areas. I believe that there are numerous other options available to manage bear/human encounters rather than to kill these beautiful creatures; they are part of the environment and by killing them off, it destroys the remaining environment; we are all connected.

In closing I would ask you to please stop this bear hunt; listen to your constituents and do the right thing

Respectfully,

Katherine Erlacher From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Bear Hunt/Panther Protections/FWC Date: Thursday, September 03, 2015 10:53:53 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Tamara Todd [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 10:51 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunt/Panther Protections/FWC

From: Tamara Todd

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33570

Phone Number: 813-401-1313

Message Body: Are you people up there out of your minds! How does hunting bear in the forest address the problem with bears in suburban areas? As read in Tampa Bay Times article of 9/3/15 "October's Bear Hunt Limit is Capped at 320", distributing better garbage cans led to a 95% drop in bear complaints. If this state's building planners had to take the advise of a REAL FWC and biologists before building in bear habitat, we would not have this problem. And easing protections for Panthers! Seriously! Having Liesa Priddy on the commission is a joke! Having a couple of cattle killed by our state's very important natural predators is a small price to pay, shame on you Liesa Priddy! A rancher who fears a panther will eat his grandchildren?! I can certainly thank Rick Scott and commissioners like Liesa Priddy for gutting the FWC. What a joke! Hopefully our next governor will be a person who really cares about our state's endangered resources. Today I am ashamed to be a Floridian. Thank God, this is Rick Scott's last term as he is dysfunctional, not a leader or voice for our state. You SUCK! From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Hunts Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 11:43:47 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jonathon R Addington [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 11:43 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Hunts

From: Jonathon R Addington

County: Duval

Zip Code: 32205

Phone Number: 4192979497

Message Body: Good day Mr. Scott,

I'm writing today to ask that you stop the Bear hunt that is scheduled for late October. The amount of permits filed in the first two days were numbered around 1,200, more than four times what the count of bears that would be legally allowed to be killed. That number has now gotten much higher, which is good when it comes to money going to the state, but it is very concerning when it comes to how many bears will be killed. We have no way of knowing how many bears will be killed in the first few hours, let alone the first few days. You & I both know there are people with integrity issues out there that might even hunt illegally. This could potentially decimate the majority of the population of the Central Florida Bear, and even wipe them out completely in the worst case scenario. I urge you to take all of this into consideration, as well as the growing population of Florida(and the rest of the country that is watching) that is against this hunt. Stats even show that the majority of the people are not for this hunt, so why go on with it? I appreciate your thought & time in this matter and await your response. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Kill Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 3:01:25 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Mary Alice Prill [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 3:01 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Kill

From: Mary Alice Prill

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32730

Phone Number: 4074124181

Message Body: Why do the bears have to suffer for human stupidity? Bears were here long before subdivisions were built. We take their homes and think it's OK. Yet, we think it's OK that we make their habitat smaller & smaller and then kill them when they roam areas that have been theirs. Also, why can't humans be more responsible? They leave food out, leave garage doors up (with food in garage), do not get bear proof trash cans and then we blame the bears. Bears should not be killed simply because people cannot be responsible. Yet, government seems to think the killing of bears is the answer. Please Governor Scott, DO NOT allow this to happen. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Kill Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 2:34:32 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Madeline du Mée [mailto mcjordan@earthlink net] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 2:22 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Kill

From: Madeline du Mée

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32750

Phone Number: 407-443-5155

Message Body: Dear Gov Scott, having called the FWC I know realize you appointed the commissioners who sanctioned this mass slaughter of innocent bears. Please stop this madness. They have all ready sold more permits than half the bear population and will continue to sell until 10/23. They have NO PENALTIES in place for lunatics like Ted Nugent who have all ready broken the law in other states who plan on coming here to enjoy this slaughter, they have nothing. I live in Longwood with bears in my back yard. I have 3 dogs, 3 cats and 4 grandchildren. We have lived to learn in harmony. How do I stop these Commissioners and male sure they are not reappointed?? Please help in this dire situation. Respecfully, Madeline du Mée a registered Republican NRA member, living in harmony with God and Mother Nature as you shoudl be doing.. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Killings in NW Florida Date: Monday, January 05, 2015 10:28:47 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Steven Lantz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2015 10:46 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Killings in NW Florida

From: Steven Lantz

County: Walton

Zip Code: 32439

Phone Number: 803-795-3143

Message Body: I've been following the story in regards to the capture and killing of bears near Eastpoint in response to the attack on the 15-year old girl. Is it necessary to kill all of the bears that the FWC catches until the actual bear is identified through DNA after the killing? It seems a little too much. And why not re-locate the captured bears verses killing them. It is really disheartening to hear this is how the FWC responds; I just don't understand. I appreciate your response and hope there is consideration for another way to respond when events like this do occur. Yes, I do understand public safety is paramount, but I think there is a better way than killing all of the bears. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear Trophy Hunt Date: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 11:04:00 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Betsy McClain [mailto:betsy [email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:44 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear Trophy Hunt

From: Betsy McClain

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32779

Phone Number: 407 862 8964

Message Body: Dear Gov Scott I 6 days I have collected 35 724 signatures opposing the proposed Black Bear Trophy Hunt sponsered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. if I kept the petition open i would have gotten more. While all of these are not Florida residents they do vacation and spend money here. I have enclosed the link to the petition http://www.care2.com/servlets/download/20396/tell-florida-fish-and-wildlife- conservation-commission-no-to-black-bear-trophy-hunt_020215.pdf From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunt Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:16:32 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jake Guzman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:10 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Bear hunt

Please stop the bear hunt. Instead of hunting animals we need to create reservations where they can be safe and free from poachers! No more bear hunting From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunt Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:28:38 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Angela Stratis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 7:25 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear hunt

From: Angela Stratis

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32746

Phone Number:

Message Body: We are very much opposed to a bear hunt. We live in northern seminole county. And hunting bears is not the solution. Please. Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunt Date: Monday, February 09, 2015 1:56:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Margot Stiff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2015 12:16 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear hunt

From: Margot Stiff

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32905

Phone Number: 321-724-8971

Message Body: Dear Gov. Scott:

I implore you not to let the FWC go ahead with its ill-advised plan to allow black bears in Florida to be legally hunted.

Bears and people can live side by side if residents are educated on how to prevent them from wandering onto their property in the first place.

Sincerely, Maggie Erickson From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunt Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:14:24 PM

-----Original Message----- From: a [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:14 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Bear hunt

I am writing to request that you reverse the decision to reopen bear hunting in your state. There are several reasons why other solutions are preferable. Is it even known how many bears are alive in your state? The public by far is against this happening. I live far away but am appalled to hear this decision has been reached. Please change this and restate the ban on bear hunts. Thank you , Amy Glover

Sent from my iPhone From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunting proposal Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 11:52:01 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Mary Musette Stewart [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 11:51 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear hunting proposal

Dear Governor Scott,

I am an attorney in Longwood, Florida and I live in the affected area where bears are seen. Even though it is my understanding that some of the members of the FWC were appointed by you, I implore you not to follow their recommendation of allowing a bear hunt.

Please do not side with the minority on this one. The majority of Floridians oppose a bear hunt and I hope you do too. Have a good day.

Mary M. Stewart, Esq. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 12:04:53 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Michele Foltz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 11:58 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear hunting

From: Michele Foltz

County: Sumter

Zip Code: 32162

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not allow the hunting of bears to be passed. I understand the hunters can go deep into the woods to hunt bears that are not hurting people at all. If you must hunt bears, do so in the neighborhoods where they are rummaging through trash cans and pray that no people are hit by stray bullets! Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunting Date: Friday, March 13, 2015 9:35:44 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Karen Spivey [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 8:05 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear hunting

From: Karen Spivey

County: Columbia

Zip Code: 32055

Phone Number: (386)755-2178

Message Body: Governor Scott, you are a very sensible man. You have done great things for our state. Now the media is saying that Fl. might open a season for hunting Fl. bear. My husband and I are hunters, and please, please,DO NOT open a bear season. We love our natural resources and the great Florida Black Bear is one of them. I am thanking you in advance because I know you will make the right decision. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunting Date: Friday, February 06, 2015 10:16:36 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Lillian Bunting [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 10:01 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear hunting

From: Lillian Bunting

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33140

Phone Number:

Message Body: I do not support hunting bears in Florida. Why are we exploiting and killing these animals that are limited already and not posing a threat. This is a very shameful and backwards thinking look for us. We need to be progressive and protect what we have. Nurture our nature! Please help stop this cruelty.

Thank you, Lillian Bunting From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear hunting Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:35:53 AM

From: Joel Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:32 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Bear hunting

Stop bear hunting please! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bear in neiborhood for 3 months Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:03:40 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Cindy Sullivan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:45 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bear in neiborhood for 3 months

From: Cindy Sullivan

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32724

Phone Number: 386-871-1091

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, we have a huge black Bear in our Deland Country club estates neighborhood for about three months now. It is the biggest bear I have seen ever! I have called the FWC several times now and they act like it is our fault because we have garbage cans. This AM I went out to get the paper and met the bear face to face. I almost had a heart attack I was shaking so bad afterwards. Can you please ask the FWC to trap this bear and put back in the forest! I was really afraid for my health this am. And yes they say they are harmless, but we all know that is not always the case. Thank you for any help you can give this matter. 2032 Stratford Dr Deland, Fl 32724 From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bears Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:43:55 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Marilyn Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:20 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bears

From: Marilyn Smith

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32712

Phone Number: 4078140327

Message Body: I am very distressed that the State of Florida FWC is allowing a hunting season for bears! They have no idea how many bears there are in Florida but their estimation of 3000 means that if each of the 1500 individuals issued permits bag a bear, the number of bears drops to half. Please intercede in this fiasco! Your voting constituent, From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Bears Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:30:24 AM

-----Original Message----- From: John Hiatt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:29 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Bears

From: John Hiatt

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32724

Phone Number: 3862752802

Message Body: Relocate bears out of state if you have to for God says not to kill. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Big cats Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:30:11 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Robyn Devine [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:02 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Big cats

From: Robyn Devine

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 60097

Phone Number: 8153454201

Message Body: save the big cats please From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bear Hunt-NO! Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 1:42:44 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Mende Naylor [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 1:41 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bear Hunt-NO!

From: Mende Naylor

County: Santa Rosa

Zip Code: 32566

Phone Number: 850-936-7006

Message Body: Dear Gov. Scott, I'm writing to ask your help to protect our black bears from a very irresponsible decision by the FWC. It was merely 3 yrs ago that our bears were removed from the protected species list. Going by the numbers they've provided, there are now 3000 black bears in the entire state of Florida. This number does NOT suggest we have an overpopulation of bears. Unfortunately they have made their way into neighborhoods looking for an easy food source, and careless residents are making this possible. They are however, not aggressive animals. There are a very few number of bear attacks, but people cannot blame bears for people's own inappropriate behaviors that made these attacks possible. The FWC even says that they do not expect the interactions between bears and humans to be reduced by allowing this hunt. This comes down to allowing a trophy hunt. I can say without a doubt that a large majority of Florida residents are against this. Most peop! le I know haven't even heard of this vote and possibility and have not had the opportunity for their disapproval to be heard. I'm sure you have heard the words Chairman Corbett has said in reference to the large number of people that do know about this and have spoken against this. He said that they "don't know what they're talking about," "Most of these people have never been in the woods," and "this is just an emotional response", to quote just a few. I find these words to be careless, unprofessional, and arrogant. I myself live across the fence from the woods and I've lived with black bears without incident for the last 13 yrs of my life. I do indeed know what I'm talking about. Last I checked we lived in a nation based on democracy where the opinions of its citizens were valued and counted. Mr. Corbett is basically ignoring what the citizens of Florida are saying and treating his position as one with absolute power. The citizens of Florida overwhelmingly voted to! approve conservation efforts last Fall. Beginning a trophy h! unt for black bears would undermine conservation efforts our citizens have said they want and support. If they have it their way, FWC will allow nearly 10% of our bear population to be killed the first year alone. How does this seem responsible? They are not doing it to solve any problems. Killing them is not a solution to any "problems". If allowed this will inevitably put these bears back of the protected species list in a few short years. We cannot allow a minority of trophy hunters to determine the fate of these animals or allow something the majority of us are completely against. We need to learn from past mistakes, educate people on how to responsibly live with bears, even though it is really only going to be allowed for the enjoyment of those who like to kill animals for fun. As one of your supporters, I am counting on you to speak on behalf of myself and those like me. Please tell FWC and big NO on this trophy hunt! Thank you for your time, Mende Naylor From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bear Hunt Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 1:24:05 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Dikki-Jo Mullen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 1:07 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bear Hunt

From: Dikki-Jo Mullen

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32806

Phone Number: 407 721 8697

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, This is to request that the bear hunt scheduled for October, 2015 be halted. Many, many more hunting permits have been issued than the original vote mandated,with so many more permits being sold yet, as you must certainly know. There are so many other alternatives to the hunting of the black bears. Why allow 20 years of conservation efforts to be in vain? The outrage at the death of Cecil the Lion in Africa ignited global outrage, yet we have a similar situation brewing right here at home involving the Black Bear. I would like to add my request to the many, many protests against this impending tragedy. Sincerely, Dikki-Jo Mullen From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bear Hunting Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:25:30 AM

-----Original Message----- From: John Hodges [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:22 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bear Hunting

From: John Hodges

County: Walton

Zip Code: 32459

Phone Number:

Message Body: I oppose opening a hunting season for Florida Black Bears.

Thank you for your time. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bear Killing Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8:07:51 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jillian Ruiz Duke [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 10:49 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bear Killing

From: Jillian Ruiz Duke

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 98284

Phone Number: 3602200920

Message Body: “I’m disappointed that the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is trying to open a trophy hunt on Florida's black bears. I will reconsider travel there again unless this hunt is stopped. Supporting cruel and unnecessary trophy hunting is not a good way to attract tourists." From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bear Trophy Killing Date: Friday, May 29, 2015 1:55:20 PM

-----Original Message----- From: deborah robinson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 12:27 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bear Trophy Killing

From: deborah robinson

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33410

Phone Number: 561-622-5047

Message Body: Dear Mr. Scott,

Our wildlife is being killed off one by one in this state due to the over crowding and building. I have lived in Florida all my life and watching what is becoming of our beautiful state is depressing at the least. Now to bring into our state this killing of innocent wildlife is outrageous. When is it all going to stop. It's time you need to take a stand and don't let these things happen. Enough is enough. Thank you From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bear hunting Autumn 2015 Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 4:02:28 PM

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ella Linwood Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 4:00 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Black Bear hunting Autumn 2015

Dear Mr Scott,

My name is Ella Linwood and I am from London. I have just been on the phone to one of your representatives, I asked her how I was able to contact you directly and so here I am writing to you via email. I have a question; why are you going to make it legal to hunt black bears? This is a simple question, however I have not been able to find an answer for it; therefore I thought it best to receive an answer from you, first hand. I would also like to state a couple of things. Firstly, as you are probably aware, your decision to make black bear hunting legal has gone global, and I would like to say that the majority of people think that it is wrong. Secondly, there are only 3,000 black bears in Florida and this number will rapidly decrease if you enforce this law. After time these beautiful and unique sub-species may become extinct, as they have been on the endangered list before. If you want to rid yourself of these animals all you have to do is drug them and re-locate them elsewhere.

I only have one more question to ask you; do you really want to be the reason for a whole subspecies to be extinct? As that is what will happen.

Please note that it would be best to contact me by email or by phone.

Kind regards,

Ella Linwood

Phone: 07887382935 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bear Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:32:40 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Joan Odorizzi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:58 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bear

From: Joan Odorizzi

County: Lee

Zip Code: 33909

Phone Number:

Message Body: Has there been consideration to do a black bear count as part of the process in obtaining approval for new developments. The bears could be relocated to one of the many forests and prevent this travesty of hunting them because they need good for themselves and their cubs. Looks like the hunt is happening, but it doesn't have to continue. Please consider a proactive approach yo this situation. I thank you for your time. Joany Odorizzi From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bears Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 8:42:51 AM

-----Original Message----- From: betsy mcclain [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 4:23 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bears

From: betsy mcclain

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32779

Phone Number: 407 5879961

Message Body: I voted for you and am appalled at your decision to support your privileged and wealthy friends with this bear trophy hunt. And the idea of a commissioner being a developer just reeks of self serving political corruption! Oh and on that note...Why replace one with another??? Your FWC appointees have done everything from trying to instill fear to saying that the pubic is stupid about the bear behavior and that killing them is best for all! Listen to the public voices. Stop destroying our state lands and wildlife. Stop being the fox in the hen house! Stop the bear hunt! Do the right thing. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black Bears Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:27:52 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Kandice Gordecki [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 7:17 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black Bears

From: Kandice Gordecki

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32703

Phone Number: 407-766-8971

Message Body: Governor Scott, the treatment of our wildlife is haunting me. They were created before us. God gave us dominion over them but I don't believe to destroy. Can we not sterilize some of the bears limiting reproduction rather than killing them? What if mothers of small cubs get killed? Man is greedy and gobbling up land and moving into forests where animals live. How can we not preserve their territory or educate the public more on living among them. People are so stupid and want to kill what they fear. I can't watch the news any more. God is going to have the last word. We need to care for everything He has given us, yes, even animals. He expects it.

Thanks! From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Black bear kill in Collier Co. Date: Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:08:07 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Heidi Allison [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 3:31 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black bear kill in Collier Co.

From: Heidi Allison

County: Lee

Zip Code: 33918

Phone Number: 239-810-0380

Message Body: Please spare these bears and place in a protected area. The overdevelopment in this area has several strip malls with a majority of the spaces unoccupied. Instead of there being a focus on filling these spaces more of the surrounding land is cleared for more malls to be built to lay empty. Would it not be possible to set aside some land for a natural wildlife preserve instead of encroachment on the bears habitat. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Black bear protection Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 8:15:26 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ed Misicka [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 7:28 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Black bear protection

From: Ed Misicka

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32818

Phone Number: 4072903151

Message Body: Do what your constituents want. Protect our waters and sensitive land. This will include protecting our Black Bears. Thank you, From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Boating Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 9:53:59 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ed Gross [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 8:16 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Boating

From: Ed Gross

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33458

Phone Number: 909-633-2437

Message Body: In light of the unfortunate events in Jupiter, I am appalled at the minimum age a person can operate a boat, 14! Grown ups cannot not safely and responsibly operate one. I had an 18 yr old son killed by a negligent boat operator on 9/21/2002. The irresponsible "Grown Up" was 35 and did not have "ANY" insurance; home, car, boat etc... I stated then and still feel that "ANYONE" that operates a boat should have: 1. A Valid "Boaters" License, a minimum 8 hour course written and in a boat 2. Proof of Insurance for the boat same as a car 3. Minimum age should be at least 16 yr old with a licensed Adult The circumstances surrounding the events in Jupiter are sad. I feel for the parents of the 2 boys but I feel our system has failed because of the minimum age limit. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: CECIL WEBB GUN RANGE Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 8:12:39 AM

From: Bill Chamberlain [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 7:10 PM To: Eggeman, Diane; Wiley, Nick; Scott, Rick; Williams, Lee Subject: CECIL WEBB GUN RANGE https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150626/florida- how-greedy-can-they-get

To Nick Wiley, Diane Eggeman, and Florida Governor Rick Scott:

When I first read this article, I had to go back and read it all over again. I was in shock and in disbelief. I say that to you, having been to John Weatherholt's office on Drane Field Road in Lakeland during my own battle campaign. My heart bleeds for those kids who are our future generations of sportsmen here in Florida. What cuts the deepest, however, is that one of the higher ups of an agency that was hired to be the oversight of these public facilities such as Cecil Webb and Knights Trail and many other places-would place their own greed above the welfare and enjoyment of those future generations. This above article has gone national now. I'm still grateful there are such people in the world like Lee Williams of the Sarasota Herald Tribune, as well as past NRA President, and current director Marion Hammer of United Sportsmen of Florida who continually strive for the greater good of our state and our local communities as well. It is with heavy heart that I write this to you, because I felt compelled to(if for no other reason because of my own past experiences at FWC) which would include having one of their "henchmen" usher me outside(as their director Nick Wiley walked past me in the reception area) and this was after driving 4.5 hours and asking to speak with a SPECIFIC person like Diane Eggeman about my experiences. While it was fortunate that Rick Scott's office was only another 4 block uphill walk from there, the outcome of filing my complaint about FWC was typical(nothing!)and of the typical variety of experiences I have had there in Tallahassee.

Greed and corruption and contempt have become all too commonplace today. Integrity and common sense and doing what is right have all but vanished. We're being divided more and more with each passing day, most recently over our heritage. I can only hope and pray that future generations of Florida sportsmen and Women will be granted the same freedoms as me and so many of my friends have enjoyed and in my own case for more than 4 decades. I read the second amendment stating we shall not be infringed, and yet all I seem to see is an ever encroaching and invasive bureaucracy of government agencies who (by their actions) seemingly do the complete opposite of what it mandates and in this case "profits before people". Not just "people" but FUTURE GENERATIONS of people.

As you all can imagine, I can't really describe(in words) how I feel to you right now. All of you need to vote your conscience. If there is much of one left, that would include making these local ranges privately ran again with experienced sports men and women who promote the overall welfare and the greater good of our communities over that of their own greed and personal agendas. It's an idea who's time has come. I say that to you when I have experienced the same kind of cold reception and complete lack of anything even close to being PROACTIVE on the local level with Carolyn Brown of Sarasota County Parks and Recreation who declined to speak with me on at least 3 or 4 different occasions. Perhaps I'm the only "VOICE" you hear from, but I seriously doubt it. I'm willing to do more than voice my opinion though, I'm the kind of person who will get in the car and drive to Tallahassee and say everything I've stated here to your face though, for I also have the same convictions and feelings as Lee Williams and Marion Hammer have when it comes to our heritage and helping to preserve our future generations and provide to them the same freedoms we have cherished as American citizens all these years.

Bill Chamberlain From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Cats Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 4:08:21 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Maureen Horton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 3:57 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Cats

From: Maureen Horton

County: Polk

Zip Code: 33801

Phone Number:

Message Body: The grief and extreme upset that occurs when a cat or cats go missing and never come back or some body parts are found is very intense. The feelings people have for their cats are the same as the feelings they have for their dogs.

Unfortunately, the State of Florida is unconcerned about pets and does not care whether they get killed regularly even though they have wonderful homes and are beloved by their people. No one is asking the state to use lots of money to pay for killing lots of coyotes, however, it is nasty and uncaring when a department in Florida ruthlessly dismisses the killing of coyotes and praises their existence.

It is ridicule for the department so claim that if one coyote is killed by a hunter, there will automatically be more coyotes. It is not true that a female coyote can determine how many offspring she will have based on how much food is available that well. If more coyotes were killed and killed, eventually, there will be less coyotes, not more. Coyotes are not here to stay and people have to live with them. Rather, people have to kill them and kill them more and spend a lot of time eradicating them being sure to leave enough to preserve the species. The state does not have to pay people to do this although could offer a few dollars per pelt if the state wants to. People just need to be encouraged to hunt coyotes and be organized by the state which would cost less than the talk presentations the department gives on how to not care about the eaten pets and do better at keeping pets permanently indoors.

Pets are made to go outdoors sometimes, and it should be able to be taken for granted that it is safe for that. Also, there are predator lights sold that people could buy that scare coyotes away and keep cats safe, however, many, many people have not heard of them. The companies are not large enough to advertise nationally and prominently, the lights are not guaranteed 100% although they seem to perform to 99%, and the only way for all the people to learn about predator lights is from a TV news story or the government. Yet, these entities do not want to accept the responsibility to inform the public. So, meanwhile, pets are eaten because their owners do not know about predator lights or have tremendous, expensive fencing.

I have thought of starting a website to prevent the next cat from being eaten, however, it would have to be so big I cannot afford it. It would have to be run by Microsoft for everyone to see it. Please look into this and help stop the next cat or small dog from being eaten and devastating its people from their loss. People might not vote for politicians who do not try to get coyotes under control and help stop the senseless, needless killing of their beloved pets. Biologists do not make sense people have to understand by referencing the food chain, and it is not right that pets are to be considered part of the food chain by state biologists. Sincerely From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Clay Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 4:24:55 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Rene' Johnson [mailto:rene.johnson [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 4:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Clay

From: Rene' Johnson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32656

Phone Number:

Message Body: If you appointed an FWC Commission Chair who makes light of the killing of Florida's native wildlife, then you have seriously erred in appointing Richard Corbett, just as you have in so many other issues. This hunt needs to be stopped and alternate means of control in urban areas of this at-risk species, the Florida black bear, need to be sought. And if the purpose is simply to allow trophy hunters to have the day, then that is all the more reprehensible! Please heed the will of the citizens of Florida over that of a few of your cronies. From: Governor Rick Scott To: DEP ([email protected]); FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Clean up more state agencies Date: Thursday, May 07, 2015 12:03:50 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Bill Daniel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 11:10 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Clean up more state agencies

From: Bill Daniel

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32765

Phone Number: 407-977-3214

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott

While I am curious why there is a re-do of the SJRWMD, I am looking for you to clean up the corruption in the FWC! Having operated an airboat tour business for 15 years, I had first hand insight into how corrupt that agency is.

Put some new, honest, knowledgeable people into the SJRWMD, but take a good look at the corruption at FWC. (particularly the alligator management program. Curious what I'm concerned about? you have my number). When corrupt game wardens are uncovered, they are just relocated; and there is retaliation against the complaining party or group.

William R. (Bill) Daniel From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Cobra Date: Friday, September 04, 2015 8:18:12 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Joe Cunningham [mailto:joecc13@comcast net] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:41 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Cobra

From: Joe Cunningham

County: Duval

Zip Code: 32208

Phone Number: 904-759-4585

Message Body: Although I'm not in Central Florida, I did several years back contact Both Senator's and maybe your office, anyway this what I was talking about. Punishment should be Swift and Hard for this. If this snake has a 3 day head start. If one person dies from it that's one to many. If they get out of it with no one dead or hurt, We will all be very lucky. It can't be swept under the rug. This has to be discussed at your level.

Please do something about this.Could you imagine, New location for the King Cobra, Central FL to Key West. No I can not. I understand the good anti-venom does but, negligence like this should not go unanswered. Swift and Harsh if its not found. do it again and take any more venomous snakes he may have. give to Venom1 in Miami. Or destroy them. Stuff like that should be done in Minnesota and Alaska and that's it. Gov. Scott please get on someone's Ass about this.

Thanks

Joe From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Commendation of an officer for outstanding service Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:43:58 AM

Commendation of an FWC officer.

-----Original Message----- From: D. Posso [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:02 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Commendation of an officer for outstanding service

From: D. Posso

County: Citrus

Zip Code: 34450

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I am writing to bring to your attention an officer of the character that goes above the call of duty to protect and serve the community. His outstanding, kind, quiet service to my family in a moment of need is worth a moment of your personal consideration. In every line of work there are individuals who excel, giving their entire heart and efforts to what they do. Officer Balfour demonstrated just such a character, and in my humble opinion is the kind of person who should be retained, rewarded, and promoted. You may wonder why such a strong opinion regarding a total stranger. On toll road 589 an hour into the hour and a half trip to the dentist, I ended up in the muddy marsh on the side of the road. None of the 3 roadside assistances I had (enterprise rental, progressive ins, or discover secondary ins) would come to my aid. Alone and unhelped after 30 min in the marsh with 3 small children and unable to access diapers in the trunk, I saw FWC officer Kevin Balfour N216 stop in a large truck. He kindly explained that per policy he was unable to pull us out, and after hearing the situation, wordlessly stepped into the ankle deep swamp and began to push the vehicle up the small grade and out. After significant effort and with the eventual help of two other citizens who stopped he was able to free the vehicle for us. Muddy past the ankles, with mud-splattered uniform, exhausted from the effort, he quietly mounted the truck and left. (The other officer who arrived partway through the process observed without helping in any way.) Obviously Mr. Balfo! ur did not have to help and his kind merciful helpful attitude and actions spoke on behalf of all government employees and specifically law enforcement in ways nothing else could. This kind of commitment to both enforcement of the regulations and kindness is extremely rare. Please find the most appropriate way to publicly reward him. I think Mr. Balfour deserves both a raise and a promotion not only for this act but for the kind of character that is not there merely to receive a check for fulfilling some minimal requirements but giving his all wholeheartedly without words or showiness in simple self-sacrificing service. No one naturally wants to get wet and muddy at 10 am, expose themselves to possible snakebites, and do a physically close to impossible job for free- -but Mr. Balfour's lack of hesitation to do so reveals an ingrained disposition to serve first, and consider self last. This world is better for his presence. This state is better for his service. And my famil! y is deeply grateful. My respect for all officers has increase! d as a result of this interaction.

A thankful citizen From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Hawkes, Kim; Sunburst Subject: FW: Conservancy of Southwest Florida"s Comments on Black Bear Management Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 3:12:40 PM Attachments: 5-26-15 to Governor Scott re Black Bear Management.pdf

From: jennifer hecker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 3:01 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Cc: amber crooks; Hawkes, Kim; Nick Wiley ([email protected]) Subject: Conservancy of Southwest Florida's Comments on Black Bear Management

Dear Governor Scott:

On behalf of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and our more than 6,000 supporters, I am writing to ask your consideration of the attached comments regarding the protection and management of the Florida Black bear.

Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter and please do not hesitate to contact me directly should you wish to discuss this.

Sincerely, Jennifer Hecker Director of Natural Resource Policy Conservancy of Southwest Florida 1495 Smith Preserve Way Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-0304 x250 office (239) 961-1900 cell (239) 262-5872 fax

Protecting Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment and quality of life…now and forever.

www.conservancy.org

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Cougars Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:24:40 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jason C Stutz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:40 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Cougars

From: Jason C Stutz

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 14059

Phone Number: 7168632186

Message Body: Do not take them off endangered species list. Ty. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: DO NOT KILL THE BEARS Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:49:12 AM

-----Original Message----- From: sherry Wakeford [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:39 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: DO NOT KILL THE BEARS

From: sherry Wakeford

County: Walton

Zip Code: 32413-7046

Phone Number:

Message Body: Killing the bears is not the answer. How many times do we need to make this mistake to learn a lesson?! It was not long ago these bears were endangered!

Sherry Wakeford From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]); DEP ([email protected]) Cc: Scheduling Requests; Sunburst Subject: FW: Destruction of Florida panther habitat Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 1:00:13 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Diane Rupnow [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 8:13 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Destruction of Florida panther habitat

From: Diane Rupnow

County: Collier

Zip Code: 34110

Phone Number: 402 580 1545

Message Body: To: Governor Rick Scott, Florida and Collier County Elected Officials, Environmental Groups, The Press and Concerned Citizens From: Residents of Glen Eden on the Lakes in Naples, FL Who Oppose Reopening the Cocohatchee Bay PUD Settlement of 2008 Date: January 19, 2015 cc: Florida Panther Protection; Defenders of Wildlife; Florida Wildlife Federation; Center For Biological Diversity; Sierra Club; Florida Panther Society; Environmental Protection Agency; Conservancy of Southwest Florida; Ecological Services Division of the USFWS; Florida Earthjustice; Naples Daily News; Jeff Lytle TV Show

This is an urgent request to Governor Rick Scott and any of you who can help us stop a developer from destroying the forest preserve adjacent to our subdivision. Our buffer zone with this preserve is maintained by "Woodlands and Wetlands" who tell us that it has "native vegetation" that is rare and should be preserved for Floridians to see. It contains old pines, wetlands, a small lake and thousands of animals including a Florida panther as well as black bears, bobcats, deer and numerous other animals.

Our request is urgent because a developer has submitted a proposal to the Collier County Planning Commission to build residential property on this land. This same developer signed a PUD settlement in 2008 in which he promised that this preserve would "remain green forever" if he didn't build a golf course on it. Now he is asking the Collier County Board of Commissioners to let him out of that agreement. They will vote on it at their meeting on February 24, 2015.

We live in Glen Eden on the Lakes (GEOTL), a small community of 97 homes near the intersection of Wiggins Pass Rd. and Vanderbilt Dr. in Naples, FL. Our subdivision forms the longest contiguous border with the preserve we must maintain. Many homeowners in GEOTL purchased homes here because they wanted to live close to nature and the PUD settlement gave us assurance that the land adjacent to us would be green space forever.

The developer is Lodge/Abbott LLC from Detroit, Michigan. He is wealthy and owns a lot of land including several hundred acres of property close to the gulf on the west side of Vanderbilt Dr. (just north of Wiggins Pass Rd.) AND the preserve adjacent to us that he wants to develop.

REQUESTED ACTION: Please come here to observe the construction site, visit our preserve and talk with us. Please use your knowledge of the political system, the law and the need stop habitat destruction of the endangered Florida panther to help us prevent this developer from getting the 2008 settlement reopened. It is our hope that Governor Scott, his cabinet, the press, and YOU who are truly concerned about preserving Florida’s environment have more power and lawyers than this developer. Please help us!

HISTORY: About 8 years ago, Lodge/Abbott submitted plans to build 5 high-rise towers 20 stories tall on the land west of Vanderbilt Dr., but Collier County denied his request because they limited towers to 15 stories in height. The developer sued Collier County and this ended in an agreement known as the "Cocohatchee Bay PUD Settlement" of 2008. The Collier County Commissioners gave the developer large concessions including a smaller space between buildings and approval to build 4 towers 20 stories tall and the 5th tower 17 stories tall. In exchange for the privilege of blocking sunset views for thousands of citizens forever, the developer agreed that the land he owned on the east side of Vanderbilt Drive (the preserve adjacent to us) would be developed as a golf course or "stay forever green."

NOW, since the popularity and profitability of golf has declined, the developer wants to go back on his word and destroy the preserve to build houses on that land. He submitted a proposal to the Collier County Planning Commission December 31, 2013 to increase his total number of dwelling units (on both sides of Vanderbilt Drive) from 590 to 870 AND add single family detached and attached dwelling units, multi-family housing and senior assisted living units in the adjacent preserve.

Naturally, homeowners in neighboring subdivisions didn't like this idea so at the "Neighborhood Information Meeting" March 19, 2014 over 700 showed up wearing stickers saying, "A Deal is a Deal!" The developer’s reps were not prepared to lead the meeting; there were no visuals that anyone could see; no one could answer questions from the audience. We (the neighbors) learned nothing, but the developer learned that he’d need to revise the scope of his building project, “divide and conquer” the people who had packed that meeting room and be prepared to work fast in the coming months while a great many concerned citizens were in their northern homes.

His plan worked well. After changing the project’s design for the east side of Vanderbilt Dr., he did not have a public “Neighborhood Information Meeting” which he should have been required to do. Instead, he had his reps meet with small select groups of people from neighboring subdivisions and won their approval. For instance, only 6 of the 97 residences in Glen Eden on the Lakes were told of those meetings and had the opportunity to attend them and become informed. The rest of us are just now learning the details of how this project was steamrolled through the governmental hoops.

NOW: Construction has started on the west side of Vanderbilt Dr. and we are saddened by the total devastation! He clear-cut that land forcing animals to move across the road into the preserve adjacent to us. On November 10th my next door neighbor took a photo of a pygmy rattlesnake basking in the sun on his lanai stoop. Three weeks ago at 7:15 a m. we saw a Florida panther in the back yard of 14512 Satin Leaf Lane. On December 27th at 8:15 p m. we shot video of a bear in the tree in my front yard and there have been NUMEROUS bobcat sightings near our homes. (We do know the difference between a panther and a bobcat.)

If the settlement agreement is reopened and the developer cuts down most of the preserve next to us, the habitat of the endangered Florida panther will be destroyed and Tarpon Cove and Glen Eden on the Lakes subdivisions will be inundated with wildlife because the animals will have no place to go. It could definitely become a safety issue for residents in this area.

We know that you are committed to maintaining the integrity of our communities and not letting our coast become developed like Miami.

We know that you are actively purchasing land like our preserve to make sure “native vegetation” is accessible to Floridians forever.

We know that you care about preserving the safety and way of life for Florida citizens and wildlife especially the Florida panther, an endangered species. Please help us!

We hope YOU will see this situation from our perspective and advocate that justice be done. We ask that you find a way to hold this developer to the deal he made in 2008. Please contact me and arrange to come meet with us. Your assistance is essential and greatly appreciated.

Diane Rupnow [email protected] 402 580-1545

Emily Kearns [email protected]

Patsy Abbett [email protected]

Carl Stendahl [email protected]

Judi Palay [email protected] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]); DEP ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Developer to destroy Florida Panther Preserve-Naples Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:41:50 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Sanchez [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2015 11:38 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Developer to destroy Florida Panther Preserve-Naples

From: Jennifer Sanchez

County: Collier

Zip Code: 34110

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott,

Lodge/Abbott Associates LLC is seeking to build a massive residential development in a nature preserve near Vanderbilt and Wiggins Pass road in Naples. This area is a designated preserve & is critical habitat for the Florida Panther and other native species.

This development proposal contradicts a PUD between the developer & the county that was recorded several years ago.

The threat of this monstrous development on such critical habitat poses a significant to panthers and other threatened species who have been squeezed out of all other nearby areas by the same developer.

The developer is seeking to go back on his commitment and legal obligation to the county, and to its citizens and wildlife. He should not be allowed to reopen the PUD and develop the preserve. He promised not to and put it in writing. The county needs to hold him to his promise.

This proposal should not be approved by the County Commissioners on 2/22, but we need stronger voices in the room to stand up for our environment and for the Florida Panther.

This is a serious issue that has lasting impacts on our local environment, native wildlife and quality of life. The preserve is important & this developer and the county both need to honor their commitment to residents to not develop this sensitive habitat.

Please meet with our community in Naples. Please come see the preserve. Please come talk to us about how this will impact our area and the wildlife.

We understand that money talks, and that this developer strikes fear in our county leaders...But he should not be allowed to bully his way into destroying a dedicated critical preserve for the Florida panther.

We have all the support of our local community, nonprofit environmental organizations, big cat advocacy groups, and others...but we desperately need a louder voice & urge you to help us in this effort. We need you very badly.

Thank you in advance

Sincerely Jennifer Sanchez 831.295.3444 [email protected] Jennifer Sanchez From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Do NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:16:03 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Barb Schmidt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:15 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Do NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list

From: Barb Schmidt

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 55124

Phone Number: 9528186775

Message Body: DO NOT remove the Florida panther from the endangered list. They are rebounding but not to the point where they can face the dangers being taken off the list. Thank You From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Do Not Permit Hunting of Our Black Bears Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 4:10:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Sierra Club [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan J Llorca Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 3:51 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Do Not Permit Hunting of Our Black Bears

Apr 29, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I request that you promptly remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan. In 2002, the FWC estimated that there were between 2,500 and 3,000 bears in Florida, but without a current population estimate, there is no scientific support to show that bear populations could sustain a hunt.

The population study currently underway will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete. Bear hunting will not reduce human-bear conflicts; targeting bears in rural areas will have no impact on suburban bears that are looking for food. The lynchpin in solving human-bear conflicts is the management of trash and other attractants, and enforcement of preventing humans feeding bears.

Bear attacks in Florida, as in other parts of the United States, have occurred due undereducated practices, failure to properly secure trash receptacles and the active feeding of wild bears. Bear-proofing trashcans and enforcing laws against feeding bears will have a much greater impact on reducing human-bear conflicts than hunting.

The plan to remove the permit processes for hazing bears with slingshots or paintball guns seems to be shortsighted. Anyone implementing these techniques should only do so after completing certified training and going through a permit process.

Call off the hunt, and make a good plan for the future of our Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Susan J Llorca 309 Greenwood Dr Panama City Beach, FL 32407-5429 (850) 249-7117 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Do Remove Florida Panthers from endangered list Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:12:06 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Jaimie Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:12 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Do Remove Florida Panthers from endangered list

From: Jaimie Williams

County: Out of State

Zip Code: RG30 1LF

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott,

Why would you remove the Florida Panther from the endangered list. Like all majestic cats and numerous other wildlife, they are a dying breed. You should be fighting to protect these beautiful cats and the terrain in which they live. Not allow them to become someone's trophy. Currently there are only around 100 individuals left in the wild and if this number declines it will cause disease and inbreeding before destroying yet another species. Please consider protecting not condemning.

Regards Jaimie Williams From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Do not remove the Florida panther off the endangered species list. Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:12:20 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Steven Sanchez [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 5:51 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Do not remove the Florida panther off the endangered species list.

From: Steven Sanchez

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 77063

Phone Number:

Message Body: The Florida panther is still endangered, please to do not remove them from that list. They need all the protection they can get. Wildlife is important and we should protected. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Don"t Remove Fla. Panther Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:40:58 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Cayte Carlson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:16 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Don't Remove Fla. Panther

From: Cayte Carlson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32607

Phone Number: 3523591494

Message Body: Please do NOT remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. THEY were here first, THEY TAKE PRECEDENCE! And, don't forget - l VOTE !!! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Don"t allFlorida"s Black Bears Date: Monday, May 04, 2015 7:46:46 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Sierra Club [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Linda Gainous Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2015 10:12 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Don't allFlorida's Black Bears

May 3, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Most importantly, bear hunting will not reduce human-bear conflicts; targeting bears in rural areas will have no impact on suburban bears that are looking for food. The lynchpin in solving human-bear conflicts is the management of trash and other attractants, and enforcement of preventing humans feeding bears.

Recent bear attacks have occurred due to improperly secured trash receptacles and the active feeding of wild bears. Bear-proofing trashcans and enforcing laws against feeding bears will have a much greater impact on reducing human-bear conflicts than hunting.

I am also concerned with the plan to remove the permit processes for hazing bears with slingshots or paintball guns. Anyone implementing these techniques should only do so after completing training and going through a permit process.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Linda Gainous 1608 Glenway Dr Tallahassee, FL 32301-2720 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Don"t allow bear hunting in Fl please Date: Friday, February 06, 2015 8:22:26 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Gisela Garcia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 10:48 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Don't allow bear hunting in Fl please

From: Gisela Garcia

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33332

Phone Number: 9543895842

Message Body: I urge you to stop that today's meeting of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, commissioners agreed to move forward with developing rules for a bear hunt. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Don"t remove the panthers! Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:02:19 PM

-----Original Message----- From: tiffany santa maria [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Don't remove the panthers!

From: tiffany santa maria

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 21703

Phone Number: 6672318531

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott,

The panthers may have grown in the past 20 years but "good enough" is never good enough. 20 were killed by June last year and many other things could happen to them. They already don't have much space to roam. We're entering our 6th mass extinction. We're pushing animals to their deaths. The farmers would just rather kill the panthers all together and then probably sell the bodies. That's what they do to livestock. Did you know that if those farmers grew plants instead of raising and lilling animals, hundreds to thousands of more people could be fed? But they want to blame the panther for hunting in the tiny area that they're allowed to. The farmers chose that area to farm. We pushed the panthers into that area. They shouldn't complain. For it not being safe for family gathering, put up fences. While not fool-proof, it will still keep more at bay. Or... Keep an eye on the children and not let them play in the woods. Same thing for pets. We can move anywhere we want to. The panthers have a very limited space and ontop of that, haven't even met the requirement to be removed from the list. If it were reversed, would you want to be removed from the list? If you had one area that you were allowed to live in and there were barely 100, but panthers lived around the world and followed a system, would you be okay with your family being picked off? The people that want to euthanize the panthers are just lazy because they don't want to make a phone call and they don't even want to try to coexist. It's easier to just shoot them. How do you think the Native Americans got along with them? Maybe these people should visit a tribe and seek advice. Maybe they wouldn't have to fear for the lives of the livestock, pets, and children if humans didn't take up so much of the natural habitat and chase away the panthers prey.

Please consider my argument to keep the panthers on the Endangered Species List. Thank you for your time and I'm sorry for any offense that may have been taken. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: End of Year Report Date: Monday, June 08, 2015 2:08:26 PM

From: Peterson, John R. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 11:42 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: RE: End of Year Report

Please reassign to FWC. They handle artificial reefs. http://myfwc.com/conservation/saltwater/artificial-reefs/ar-program

Thanks

John

John R. Peterson Office of the Ombudsman & Public Services 850-245-2122

-----Original Message----- From: Governor Rick Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 11:24 AM To: Peterson, John R. Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: End of Year Report

Please find attached correspondence received and responded to by the Governor's Office of Citizen Services. This correspondence is forwarded to your office for review and any response or action appropriate.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Martha Lynn Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

@ItsWorkingFL

-----Original Message----- From: Nicole [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 10:50 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: End of Year Report

From: Nicole

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 21045

Phone Number: 4107829415

Message Body: Hello my name is Nicole Schneider and I live in Columbia, Maryland. I wanted to get in contact with you because a part of my end of the year project, i have to conduct a report on the tourism in Florida and how artificial reefs may affect that positively . I am unable to find statistics or reports online, so i thought who better to ask then the governor.

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Endangered panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:09:39 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Patricia Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:09 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Endangered panther

From: Patricia Smith

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 72701

Phone Number: 4796855136

Message Body: Please do not pull panthers from the endangered list. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Endangered species - panthers Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 11:57:44 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Leslie powers [mailto:les.apowers@comcast net] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 11:52 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Endangered species - panthers

From: Leslie powers

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 80232

Phone Number:

Message Body: please leave panthers on the endangered list. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Endangered species list Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 10:13:54 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Tammy Davis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 6:21 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Endangered species list

From: Tammy Davis

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 43130

Phone Number: 614-670-1889

Message Body: Please please please keep the Florida panther on the endangered species list! Thank you so much From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Environment Date: Friday, May 08, 2015 11:25:54 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Peterson, John R. [mailto:[email protected] fl.us] Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 3:57 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: RE: Environment

Will forward to Peggy, FWC

Martha,

While Kathy does reference wetlands the main topic is wildlife and bear hunting. Generally, wildlife issues are FWC especially any type of hunting.

Thanks

John

-----Original Message----- From: Governor Rick Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 11:36 AM To: Kathy Matrulla Cc: Peterson, John R.; Sunburst Subject: RE: Environment

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office regarding the environment. The Governor asked that I respond on his behalf.

Your best source of information about the Governor's environmental initiatives can be obtained on the web site for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at www.dep.state fl.us or http://dep.state.fl.us/mainpage/programs/default htm Contact information for the Department is provided below.

Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 245-2011

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor's Office. Information about the Governor's administration and initiatives is available online at www flgov.com.

Sincerely,

Martha Lynn Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Matrulla [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 12:14 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Environment

From: Kathy Matrulla

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33761

Phone Number: 727-210-3116

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I am writing this message because I am really concerned about the coastline of Florida. The state of Florida has tripled in the past 30 years and you allow more and more building. My point being, the wildlife have no where to go except into the cities where the population is. It is really sad that you can not preserve what ground we have left, which is not much. You now have bear hunting for 1 week which breaks my heart. The coyote's are so abundant that you are afraid to walk your little dog without always looking over your shoulder. If they are going to trap them why not sterilize them before they move them inland. Please try to limit the develop and help the wetlands, the dry-lands and the forest (which there is not much left) Thank you for listening to my comment and I hope you do consider what I have spoken to you about.

Sincerely,

Kathy Matrulla concerned citizen of Florida

[Dep Customer Survey] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Environment Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:11:50 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Richard krygowski [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:09 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Environment

From: Richard krygowski

County: St. Johns

Zip Code: 32082

Phone Number: (904)2802167

Message Body: Please protect our bears. The natural predators are essential for a healthy environment. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Eubalaena Oculina National Marine Sanctuary Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015 2:46:27 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Laura Thompson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 2:37 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Eubalaena Oculina National Marine Sanctuary

From: Laura Thompson

County: Nassau

Zip Code: 32097

Phone Number:

Message Body: Hi,

I wanted to contact you in regards to the proposed Eubalaena Oculina National Marine Sanctuary after reading over the provided information @ http://www.nominate noaa.gov/nominations/nomination_florida_eubalina_oculina.pdf. As a lifelong resident of Florida, tax payer and angler I do not believe this proposal has the citizens of Florida best interest at hand. Obviously I am opposed to this nomination and beyond this I think it will be a detriment to our future tourism which is very vital to Florida. I am in hopes that we can come up with a realistic compromise that would benefit all parties involved and look forward to your help with being our local voice/advocate. Thanks for your help in advance!

Sincerely,

Laura Thompson From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Exemption for Fishing Licenses for Active Duty and Veteran military personnel Date: Monday, January 05, 2015 10:06:09 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Walt MELION [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 1:40 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Exemption for Fishing Licenses for Active Duty and Veteran military personnel

From: Walt MELION

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 46383

Phone Number: 2194650484

Message Body: Dear Honorable Governor SCOTT: Are active duty and veteran military personnel exempt from having a license to fish with one fishing pole in Florida? If not, why not make it so? I believe it would be a boon to the Great State of Florida. Thank you for your consideration of this proposal. Very Respectfully, Walt MELION From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Exemption for active duty and veterans fishing license Date: Monday, January 05, 2015 10:07:44 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Walt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 2:56 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Exemption for active duty and veterans fishing license

From: Walt

County: Nassau

Zip Code: 46383

Phone Number: 2194650484

Message Body: Are active military and veteran personnel exempt to have a fishing license if fishing with only one fishing pole? If not, why not make it so. It would be a boon to the State of Florida. Thank you for your consideration of this proposal. Very Respectfully, Walt MELION From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FACT: Wild bears are job creators Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 8:54:37 AM

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 8:41 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FACT: Wild bears are job creators

Dear Governor Scott,

Bears are job creators because viewing them is a tourist industry. The last Florida AAA Motor Club magazine told people to go to Tennessee to see bears. Most people don't even know Florida has bears, so seeing these animals would have high value. Don't kill our bears. Be creative and see them as the job creators and wildlife viewing tourist attraction they really are.

Sincerely, Margery Glickman 13740 W 78 Court Palmetto Bay, FL 33158

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FL Bears Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 2:14:19 PM

-----Original Message----- From: K~ [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 2:13 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FL Bears

I oppose a trophy hunt on FL bears.

Kathryn louise Deltona, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC Bear Hunting Proposal Lacks Science Date: Monday, March 09, 2015 1:42:57 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Robert Rutkowski [mailto:r_e_rutkowski@att net] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 1:19 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC Bear Hunting Proposal Lacks Science

From: Robert Rutkowski

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 66605-2086

Phone Number: 785-379-9671

Message Body: Governor Rick Scott State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-7146 E: http://www flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-the-governor/

Re: FWC Bear Hunting Proposal Lacks Science

Dear Governor:

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s trophy bear-hunting proposal is devoid of scientific merit. Eight scientific studies, including one published in 2014, have found no evidence that hunting to reduce the bear population would result in fewer human-bear conflicts, unless such a high number of bears is killed that the populations are no longer viable. Many more studies emphasize that employing non-lethal co-existence techniques such as using bear-proof trash cans in bear zones along with code enforcement can successfully resolve human-bear conflicts.

The best available science overwhelmingly demonstrates that bear hunting does not reduce human-bear conflicts or make people safer. FWC should stop misleading the public by suggesting otherwise. Instead of bowing to the pressure of a vocal minority of trophy hunters, policymakers should use the right tools for preventing conflicts— like bear-proof trash management, public education, hazing, habitat conservation, and code enforcement—strategies that have broad public support and benefit both people and bears.

According to one study, hunting does not reduce conflicts because hunters generally remove non-problem bears from the population. Instead, hunters target large bears deep in the woods, all for an impressive trophy. A trophy hunt could harm the continued recovery of the Florida black bear, which was listed as a threatened species until 2012 and faces serious threats from habitat loss, genetic isolation, and road mortality.

The studies are available upon request. For more information, visit humanesociety.org/animals/bears. Thank you for the opportunity to bring these remarks to your attention. Yours sincerely, Robert E. Rutkowski cc: House Minority Leadership

2527 Faxon Court Topeka, Kansas 66605-2086 P/F: 1 785 379-9671 E-mail: r_e_rutkowski@att net From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC Commission and Bear Hunt Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 10:18:46 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Debbie Rhodes [mailto flowerchild@cfl rr.com] Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 8:21 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC Commission and Bear Hunt

From: Debbie Rhodes

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32812

Phone Number: 3212828159

Message Body: The appointing of people who know nothing about the plight of our wildlife and environmental issues, i. e. have no degrees in biology etc., is unacceptable. I've done lots of research regarding just the black bear, reading many articles written by biologists, and know that the hardships they face are too great to be having a hunt when there are only a guesstimate of 3,000 of them. With approx. 350 killed a year for many reasons added to a kill of 320 and low reproduction rates, how long will it be before they are back on the endangered list again? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC Hunt. Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 10:13:42 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Donna Reilly [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2015 1:47 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC Hunt.

From: Donna Reilly

County: St. Lucie

Zip Code: 34986

Phone Number: 7722245937

Message Body: Please don't let Commissioners hunt our bears for trophy hunting. Please have them look into more effective and humane population control through the Humane Society of the U.S. Why must our bears be some ego pump for some bloodthirsty mentally ill human? It's our job to take care of this planet and the living things in it. Not to look like some caveman throwback! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC Website Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:10:31 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Mike Shelton [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 4:30 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC Website

From: Mike Shelton

County: Lee

Zip Code: 33904

Phone Number: (239) 257-3615

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott

I have a Bait & Tackle store and as a business owner and tax payer I want to express my disappointment and annoyance with the FWC web site. I deal with the General Public every single day and your site is a nightmare to navigate or get a license. I know our tax dollars are supporting this system and I would like to know why you can not figure out the simplicity of purchasing a license on line. Do your programmers need help? Do they need suggestions as to what the public is looking for? What is it? How can you spend tax payers dollars and have a system so broke? How can you not have a extra large button on the home page that says " Purchase License"? I mean in all reality you should be able to build a kiosk that does all of this. You recently launched a new software that totally crashed your license system, WHY? If you think I'm incorrect please look at the surge in phone call licenses. This is totally unacceptable with our tax dollars. If you need FREE HELP then please let m! e know and I can make a basic process for you to pay the high dollar programmers to write. I am send Gov Scott this same email so you might want to have your stories straight. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC ignoring science and voters Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 11:17:29 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Kevin Bily [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 11:06 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC ignoring science and voters

From: Kevin Bily

County: Clay

Zip Code: 32065

Phone Number: 4047545462

Sincerely, Kevin Bily Evolved voter From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC officer candidate Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 3:58:54 PM

-----Original Message----- From: James Allen Gannon [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 3:54 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC officer candidate

From: James Allen Gannon

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32828

Phone Number: 4077194328

Message Body: Rick Scott, I met you at Jasons Deli in Orlando about a year or so ago. I was a manager at jasons at the te. I mentioned that I was applying for FWC officer again. I took my name and number down and that you would look into it. This will be my 4th time applying for it again. I passed the PT test and had an interview but was turned down again. At 41 I am not sure how much longer they will consider me. Thank you James Gannon From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC proposed black bear hunt Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 3:55:54 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Erich Steffen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 3:55 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC proposed black bear hunt

From: Erich Steffen

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33309

Phone Number: 9542546824

Message Body: Hello sir, I just read a news story that read in part,

"FWC wants to reduce the black bear population by 20 percent in areas with an abundance of bears. Permits could be issued for the season and would likely cost $100 for Florida residents and $300 for non-residents."

I am very opposed to this. Killing bears for sport is what this is really all about. For decency's sake, please do not allow this proposed killing if bears to go forward.

Respectfully, Erich Steffen From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC to stop catering to trophy hunters Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015 12:19:00 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Rachel Barson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 12:18 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC to stop catering to trophy hunters

From: Rachel Barson

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32701

Phone Number:

Message Body: Science shows hunting does not reduce conflicts with bears in neighborhoods. Hunters won’t be killing the “problem” suburban bears; they will be hunting bears deep in the woods who aren’t causing any disturbances.

Deterring bears in suburbia is what we need to do. The FWC should be focusing its efforts on solving that problem, instead of setting up an ill-conceived hunt that threatens survival of a unique species, does nothing for the public good and caters to one small special interest group. We’ve seen time and time again that securing garbage and teaching bears to stay away from our homes is more effective at reducing nuisance complaints than hunting. Please stop theFWC to stop catering to a handful of trophy hunters and instead listen to the majority of Floridians who oppose this misguided trophy hunting proposal. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC"s Dedication to Special Interrest Killng of Florida Wildlife Date: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:40:15 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ellen Tabor [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 9:35 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC's Dedication to Special Interrest Killng of Florida Wildlife

From: Ellen Tabor

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32952

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please direct your FWC Commissioners to use their brains instead of bullets to deal with Florida wildlife. Not only do these boys want to kill FL bears, but now they want to hunt FL panthers. We need our bears and panthers more than we need these commissioners. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC"s Manatee Final Rule for Western Pinellas Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 11:56:38 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Kelly Cisarik [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 11:25 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC's Manatee Final Rule for Western Pinellas

From: Kelly Cisarik

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33785

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

The final rule for Manatee slow speed zones in Western Pinellas county issued by the FWC commissioners on June 24 is about to be implemented. I am writing to you as a member of the boating public, a scuba diver who swims with manatees, and an environmentalist to request that you intervene to request its delay.

This rule should not be implemented because the data presented to the public, press and local government leaders was both misleading and outdated. The threat to the Manatee population by boating activity in Pinellas county was overstated. The FWC staff had 2013 and 2014 data on local boating deaths to manatees but omitted it in local presentations in Pinellas county. It was very low: only one death in 2013 and two in 2014 through September. Also the data FWC presented from aerial studies was four to six years old and outdated. Furthermore, data about the increasing size of the total manatee population was omitted. Current actions of the US Fish and Wildlife Service to reevaluate the endangered status of the manatee were not presented.

The Western Pinellas final rule implementation should be placed on hold pending the outcome of the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s current review of the status of the Manatee. The boating public should not be penalized in a time of both increasing Manatee population numbers and decreasing local boating death rates. The science is not there to support the rulemaking.

A decade ago in Lee county, Manatee protective zones were put in place yet they did not yield the desired results of lowered manatee death rates. Isn’t it time to find out what went wrong with the reasoning behind those rules? Perhaps it is time to study manatee hearing and the potential greater risk from slower larger boats vs. fast boats. We do the manatee a disservice by putting rules in place that are ineffective in protecting them.

This final rule for Pinellas county should be delayed and revisited using updated data on Pinellas county that includes accurate transient population counts, accurate mapping of manatee food sources ie. seagrass beds, and a behavioral study on how manatees react to boats.

Thank you for your consideration, Kelly S. Cisarik From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC"s Rulemaking in Pinellas Manatee Slow Speed Zones Date: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 4:35:07 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Kelly Cisarik [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 4:34 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC's Rulemaking in Pinellas Manatee Slow Speed Zones

From: Kelly Cisarik

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33785

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I wrote to you a couple months ago to ask you to intervene to delay implementation of Manatee Slow Speed zones in Western Pinellas County.

Below is a copy of my letter to the FWC commissioners. I'd appreciate it if you could intervene in this matter.

Thank you, Kelly Cisarik

Dear commissioners:

I am a waterfront property owner residing in Indian Rocks Beach in a cove that was originally proposed by the LRRC as a Manatee slow speed zone. My cove is surrounded by Harbor Dr. North to the North and Harbor Dr. South which I live on. This is a deep cove that does not support seagrass growth. My spouse and I both have home offices facing the water and we enjoy observing the wildlife outside our windows. In addition to all the water birds we see daily, we see dolphins on at least a weekly basis in the spring and summer. In the warmer months we also see mullet jumping and we sometimes see juvenile rays. However, our cove is not a habitat for manatee. We have observed only one manatee in this cove in the 21 years we have lived here and that was over 10 years ago. I can testify to this fact.

It is important for you to understand that much of the waterfront property in Indian Rocks Beach was created in the 1950’s as dredged and filled lands and hence these coves tend to be too deep to support seagrass beds. Neither the LRRC nor the FWC staff seem to be familiar with our local waters. I have attended two local meetings with FWC presentations here in Pinellas County in the last year and I have had the chance to talk with Scott Calleson and Carol Knox. I was surprised to find out that the FWC staff relied upon four to six year old aerial studies to determine a distribution of manatees in the warm months. Anyone who has ever flown over an opaque body of water in a small plane on a partly cloudy day, can tell you how difficult it is to accurately spot animals in the water. This is not good science. Why did FWS not come to visit our local waters and do real research to ascertain if there are areas where manatees visit on a frequent basis? Did FWS map the depths of our local waters or document any seagrass areas in the last 2 years? Seagrass growth is not supported in waters over 6 feet deep with low clarity, and that is the profile of a large portion of our residential coves. I have been disturbed at the data that has been presented at local FWC presentations. FWC staff has failed to present the most recent data on Manatee deaths from 2013 and has used comparison time periods that are unequal ie. manatee deaths from 1990-1999 (a ten year period) were compared to manatee deaths from 2000-2012 (a 13 year period). This data was made into a distorted bar chart and given to local government officials, the public and press.

Personally, I was outraged. I have reviewed FWC’s data from Lee county where manatee slow speed zones were implemented almost a decade ago, and in the last nine years they are not showing a downtrend in boating related deaths. What went wrong? Have you considered the research of Dr. Edmund Gerstein of Florida Atlantic University indicating that manatees cannot hear the dominant low frequency sounds of slow speed boats? FWC needs to explore some new solutions like testing the sound emitting alarm that Dr. Edmund Gerstein developed because blanketing a county with slow speed zones has not worked to date.

I realize that your official public comment period has ended and that you have issued a final rule to implement manatees zones in Western Pinellas. I also understand that there are several legal actions in progress from substantially interested persons here in Indian Rocks Beach to seek relief from inappropriate regulation via an administrative law judge and that additional legal challenges can be made at any time.

I would ask that you amend the final rule to exclude the basins in Indian Rocks Beach located West of the intracoastal waterway and North of 12th Avenue. These are the basins that have traditionally been used for local watersports. Two of these basins were originally excluded by your LRRC last September. I ask that you correct your final rule to remove restrictions from these basins as there is not good scientific data to justify interfering with the riparian rights of the local homeowners or the public’s rights to use these areas for watersports.

Thanks for your consideration and I ask that you please send email acknowlegement of this letter.

Sincerely, Kelly Cisarik 448 Harbor Dr. South Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC"s proposed bear trophy hunt Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 9:14:10 AM

From: Patrick Fowler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 10:36 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC's proposed bear trophy hunt

Governor Scott:

I adamantly oppose FWC's proposed bear trophy hunt for many reasons.

First of all, it is simply cruel and inhumane. Executing wildlife is nothing other than callous.

Second, killing bears will disrupt sensitive Florida ecosystems. Bears have a function in the wild, and if you remove them, their prey animals will be unchecked, and that can cause bigger problems.

Third, it will not solve problems with human-bear interactions. Securing our garbage and trash will be much more effective.

Fourth, scientific studies have failed to show that hunting results in fewer human-bear conflicts.

Finally, the majority of Floridians oppose the bear hunt.

Please follow the will of the people of Florida and cancel the proposed bear hunt.

Thank you, Patrick S. Fowler

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 9:49:14 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Kristina McCaughley [mailto:k [email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 11:31 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC

From: Kristina McCaughley

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34238

Phone Number: 9415181861

Message Body: Hi there, hope you are having a wonderful beginning of your week. :) I am emailing you in regards to the FWC Hunting of Black Bears in Florida meeting on Wednesday June 24th. Honestly i am not sure how things work in the decision making of these things. I can only ask that you think about the big picture. yes, to some people, hunting is a sport and fun and even traditional. To others it is considered inhumane and wrong and should be abolished. While i could sit here and tell you my view on the idea, i think we both know that it wouldn't make much of a difference. The decision is yours and when you make your choice, please think about the animals, the environment and the people that will be affected. Animals, just like us, have homes and families and traditions. They love their babies like we love our own. In some cases they do act irrationaly but only as a defense mechanism. Just like we would if we and our families were threatened. Sometimes we have to think b! ack to when we were kids and how we were amazed with animals and all that they do. Everytime we would see a mama bear and papa bear we would think of our own parents. I would like to think that most kids now-a-days have parents who would not condone such an act as killing an actual mama bear and papa bear. Anyway, thank you for your time. I hope there is not too much pressure on you with this issue. Please think of your people. The ones who want nothing but more love and compassion is this crazy world. Thank you again. - Kristina From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC Date: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:51:58 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Bill Nichols [mailto:flnative39@cfl rr.com] Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 9:15 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC

Mr. Scott: I read that your lapdogs, who perch under your desk, I am sure, are going to authorize people to go out into the woods and shoot bears who are simply minding their own business and foraging for berries, grubs, honey, etc. I have a couple of alternate suggestions. Since the bears causing the problems are those roaming the suburbs, they should be hunted in the suburbs; if some residents also become casualties--well since they are the ones causing the problem with their lax trash management, then that's just the way it goes. Another solution,for those folks drooling at the opportunity to shoot something, would be to organize a hunt for the developers and complicit county commissioners who allowed the construction in those eco-sensitive areas in the first place. I was a dedicated registered Republican for 40 years until the clown town in Tallahassee got to be too much for me in 2000. I then re-registered as NPA, although I vote probably 50% Republican. If this hunt exercise actually proceeds, folks will be ice-fishing in Hell, which is likely where you belong, before I vote for another Republican. I can only hope that the dozens of people whom I blind-copied on this email will consider doing the same. Rspectfully,

Bill Nichols Winter Park, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FWC Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:40:46 PM

-----Original Message----- From: cindy hohenberger [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:49 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FWC

From: cindy hohenberger

County: Washington

Zip Code: 32428

Phone Number: 8503810679

Message Body: Please stop the bear hunt. It doesn't make sense !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fee reduction Suggestion Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:40:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Charles H. Courtney [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:06 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fee reduction Suggestion

From: Charles H. Courtney

County: Alachua

Zip Code: 32607

Phone Number: 352-332-5025

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I am writing in regards to a gross discrepancy in the pricing of saltwater fishing licenses in Florida. I have fished in Florida for my entire working life (I am now retired), I am a past president of the Gainesville Offshore Fishing Club, and at one time I held a charter captain’s license.

The discrepancy that concerns me is in regard to the Annual Recreational Vessel License (http://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/vessel-pier-licenses/). This license costs an astonishing $2001.50 per year and allows anyone to fish in saltwater from the licensed boat without having to purchase an individual fishing license. The purpose of this license is to allow friends and family to fish from that boat, and the boat’s owner or captain may not charge participants a fee for the fishing trip.

In contrast, a commercial charter operator pays as little as $201.50 for 4 unlicensed anglers (http://myfwc.com/license/saltwater/commercial-fishing/charter/). Higher amounts apply if more unlicensed anglers are to be allowed (for example, $401.50 for 10 or fewer participants, which exceeds the maximum Coast Guard allowed persons capacity for the vast majority of recreational fishing boats). Note that commercial charter operators are taking people fishing on a daily to weekly basis, depending on the weather and the size of their operation. In contrast, most recreational fishermen fish no more than once weekly, and the majority fish once monthly or less often. However, an Annual Recreational Vessel License costs 10 times as much, which almost entirely eliminates the use of this licensing mechanism by recreational fishing boat owners with a resulting loss of revenue to the state. I strongly feel that this level of license fee represents an unreasonable tax that you could reduc! e with minimal impact of net state revenues.

I strongly feel that pricing the Annual Recreational Vessel License the same as the Charter Boat License will result in more people fishing for the first time on a friend’s or relative’s boat. This likely will lead to the sale of more individual fishing licenses as these persons discover that they enjoy the sport and buy their own boats. It will also generate more economic activity in coastal communities as more persons purchase bait and tackle, stay in local hotels, and eat at local restaurants.

Take me for an example. At 68 years of age, I am exempt from having to purchase a fishing license. The people I regularly fish with either have licenses or are age-exempt like me. However, I have a number of friends and relatives with only a slight interest in fishing who do not feel justified in purchasing an individual license to fish with me one or two days per year. At a cost of $201.50 I would be happy to purchase an Annual Recreational Vessel License to provide these persons the opportunity to fish with me.

I say this even though I do not need a license for myself and it likely would be less expensive, albeit inconvenient and somewhat embarrassing, for me to pay for their individual fishing licenses.

I therefore request that you seek an adjustment to the price of an Annual Recreational Vessel License comparable to that of the Charter Boat License, at least at the 4 and 10 participant levels.

Thank your for your consideration of this issue.

Charles H. Courtney From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fire COmmissioner for FFWC Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:41:06 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Dr Dalma Kalogjera [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 6:29 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fire COmmissioner for FFWC

From: Dr Dalma Kalogjera

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32608

Phone Number:

Message Body: It seems that this COmmissioner is allowing killing black bear - a treasured part of Florida wildlife- - allowing sickos who sadly live in Florida to do something so abysmal. Fire him now. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fish & Wildlife Commission Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 8:42:55 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Edward Day [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 9:16 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fish & Wildlife Commission

From: Edward Day

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32829

Phone Number: 4072576349

Message Body: Gov. Scott: The following email was sent to all Fish & Wildlife Commissioners today. Your office is being copied as you appoint these men and women to serve.

Commissioners of the FWC:

1. Now that you have approved the slaughter of the Florida black bear (a species removed from the endangered list a scant 3 years ago), I expect that you will be hiring extra rangers and personnel to police the hunt. For if there is one thing in life you can count on, it's that people will break the rules and do the wrong thing. Perhaps by increasing your field staff to monitor the slaughter, you can prevent what is currently a rather stupid idea from turning into a full-fledged tragedy.

Speaking of which, I understand that Commissioner Priddy has signed up for her own permit. I cannot be alone in finding this action incredulous. The term "conflict of interest" is tossed around so much these days that it almost seems inadequate--but I'm going to use it anyway.

And a special note to Commissioner Corbett about your condescending remarks to those who objected to this hunt (I suppose it's easy to be condescending when you're appointed rather than elected): I am out in the Florida wilderness every weekend, and at least 40% of those hikes are in bear country. I do not consider them "teddy bears," but rather, magnificent creatures that deserve our respect and protection. Might I remind you that PEOPLE and HABITAT are the problems here--NOT the bears. There seems to be an agenda here which likely involves both the revenues generated by thousands of permits as well as pandering to friends or colleagues who want nothing more than a selfie with a bear carcass. Shameful.

2. At least the bears was removed from the endangered list before you mounted your attack. The same cannot be said about the Florida Panther, and now I am reading with astonishment about a plan to reduce their numbers as well. And once again, Commissioner Priddy's name figures prominently in this scheme. Ms. Priddy, did Governor Scott tell you that this appointment was basically your own private culling ground, or did you decide that yourself?

I cannot believe that an animal that we have crowded and hunted TO THE VERY BRINK is now a target because it is being what nature intended it to be: a predator. Panthers were here long before ranchers, remember. So now that we've cleared its land and dropped thousands of cows in the middle of it, we're upset when a few are killed? Congratulations: you've brought human arrogance to a new high--or should I say a new low? Hey - here's an idea: let's ban deer hunting so that their numbers will increase and provide more prey besides your expensive calves. If this notion of killing panthers continues, then I foresee a class-action lawsuit whereby all the citizens who have paid for the Florida Panther specialty license plate will demand to be refunded. After all, they bought that tag in order to SAVE an iconic species--not destroy it. (I also foresee a movement to make the FWC an elected entity rather than appointed. But I digress).

In conclusion: These actions, together with the Legislature's ignorance of Amendment 1 and the state's inane plan to invade our public lands with industry, are all part of the ongoing war on wildlife. As always, there are many of us who will fight back on its behalf. Too bad we have to do so against the very people who are supposed to be protecting it. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Fish and Wildlife Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 2:30:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Shawn Nerozzi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:08 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fish and Wildlife

From: Shawn Nerozzi

County: Flagler

Zip Code: 32136

Phone Number: 9042107300

Message Body: Save the Florida panthers..do not let the quitters at Fish and wildlife remove the panthers from the endangered list. They should be doubling efforts to save these beautiful native creatures. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fisheries Management Council fails Florida, Removal of 3 Gulf Council members. Date: Thursday, March 05, 2015 2:26:57 PM

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-----Original Message----- From: Ken Wahl [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 2:23 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fisheries Management Council fails Florida, Removal of 3 Gulf Council members.

From: Ken Wahl

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33702

Phone Number: 727 580-4576

Message Body: From: Capt. Mark Hubbard [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 11:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Removal of 3 Gulf Council members

If you care about fishing in the Gulf Of Mexico you need to see attached. The Gulf Seafood Institute has some serious credibility issues. The three Council members mentioned are responsible for ramrodding Amendment 40. I feel they do NOT speak for the recreational anglers, nor the majority of For Hire captains. I know they don’t speak for me!

We need our fishing rights protected by advocating for sound resource management and conservation practices that maximize the opportunity to fish. Fed states: Recreational fishing is a $130 Billion economic engine driven by 11 million saltwater anglers generating over 455,000 jobs in the United States. (D.O.C. Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2011) Major issues

1. NMF, and Gulf Counsel • Accountability to the law • Oversight job well done • Transparency of operations, correspondence, and science

2. flexibility in MSA 1- more weight to economic impacts to citizens of the five gulf coast 2- Magnuson mandate to set Annual Catch Limits for all fish species 3- The use of ‘uncertainty’ and ‘precaution’ to automatically reduce allowable catches by up to 50%. Suggestions: a. Remove mandate for all stocks to have Annual Catch Limits set. b. Specifically forbid using uncertainty and precaution to apply reductions to allowable catch. c. Add ‘peer-reviewed’ requirement to any ‘must’ that has to do with data, no matter where it appears in Magnuson. d. Add language to allow immediate re-opening or expansion of access upon positive assessment findings. UPDATING PROCESSES FOR COUNCIL APPOINTEES • Over 50 % of Gulf saltwater anglers fish in Florida. Florida should always have the ‘at large’ seat. • Remove National Marine Fisheries Service voting seat from the Council and add additional at large seat. • NMFS should not be voting on its own advisory panel. 3. National Marine Fisheries Service’s and the Gulf Council mismanagement costs citizens jobs and fishing opportunities. In Florida alone, thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity have already been lost due to the unnecessary closure of major recreational fisheries, in defiance of Magnuson-Stevens. driving Job loss and economic damage in result from Annual Catch Limits being based on fatally flawed data NMFS’ recent, self- proclaimed ‘management victories’ for fisheries come from: • Closures, not management. • Amendment 40 Privatization of open access recreational fishing industry in the name of fish management good data - good science - good management - good fishing Fishing Rights Alliance 4604 49th Street N. #34 St. Petersburg, FL 33709 727.692.6902 www.thefra.org What you need to know: Three Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council members, Corky Perrett, John R. Greene, Jr., and Harlon Pearce have repeatedly violated the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act’s section 302(j) Disclosure of Financial Interest and Recusal with their repeated failure to disclose their positions with the Gulf Seafood Institute. The Fishing Rights Alliance has asked the Secretary of Commerce to remove these three from the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council immediately and subject them to the accountability measures, civil and criminal, as set forth in Magnuson-Stevens. Why? The three individuals repeatedly failed to disclose their positions as Directors/Officers of the Gulf Seafood Institute beginning in 2013. Additionally, they lobbied Congress for support of a controversial issue that was still under consideration (since passed) by the Gulf Council. In their NOAA Form 88-195 Statement of Financial Interests, they: 1- Failed to disclose their position with Gulf Seafood Institute – Sept 8, 2013 (Date of media event.) 2- Failed to disclose their position with Gulf Seafood Institute – February, 2014 (File date of annually required NOAA Form 88-195.) 3- Willfully provided false information regarding when they began their position with Gulf Seafood Institute – February, 2015 (File date of annually required NOAA Form 88-195.) Since 2013, the Gulf Seafood Institute, Perrett, Greene and Pearce lobbied in Washington, DC (HYPERLINK TO PHOTOS) for Sector Separation (Amendment 40) while the Sector Separation issue was before the Council. According to the 2013 Conduct Rules for Members of Regional Fishery Management Councils and Magnuson-Stevens, these members were not allowed to vote on Amendment 40 due to the financial interests imputed to them - yet they defiantly did so. Please act now. Urge the Secretary of Commerce to remove these three members immediately. 2 www.thefra.org The References and Language Why they should not have voted on Amendment 40: According to the 2013 Conduct Rules for Members of Regional Fishery Management Councils and Magnuson- Stevens, these members were not allowed to vote on Amendment 40 due to the financial interests imputed to them - yet they defiantly did so. Failure to abstain from voting due to conflict of financial interests is another violation of law. Here’s the definition of conflict from Magnuson 302(j)(7)(A) [with obvious inserts]: “A Council decision shall be considered to have a significant and predictable effect on a financial interest [Gulf Seafood Institute] if there is a close causal link between the Council decision and an expected and substantially disproportionate benefit to the financial interest [Gulf Seafood Institute’s sector separation legislative initiative and the few sector separation beneficiaries] of the affected individual relative to the financial interests of other participants in the same gear type or sector of the fishery.” From page 5 of Conduct Rules: "NOT ALLOWED/ Disqualification Required You cannot participate fully as a Council member on a matter: (1) that will affect your financial interests (or those whose interests are imputed to you) for which no exemption applies (see above); (2) in a harvesting, processing, lobbying, advocacy, or marketing financial or employment interest or activity that you have not reported; (3) is a harvesting, processing, lobbying, advocacy, or marketing activity that will have an excepted and substantially disproportionate benefit (see below) that will affect your interest (or those whose interests are imputed to you); or (4) is a matter of primarily individual concern that will affect your interests (or those whose interests are imputed to you)." From Page 72 of Magnuson: 302(j)(7) (A) "After the effective date of regulations promulgated under subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, an affected individual required to disclose a financial interest under paragraph (2) shall not vote on a Council decision which would have a significant and predictable effect on such financial interest. A Council decision shall be considered to have a significant and predictable effect on a financial interest if there is a close causal link between the Council decision and an expected and substantially disproportionate benefit to the financial interest of the affected individual relative to the financial interests of other participants in the same gear type or sector of the fishery. An affected 3 www.thefra.org individual who may not vote may participate in Council deliberations relating to the decision after notifying the Council of the voting recusal and identifying the financial interest that would be affected." Their requirement to disclose: Magnuson Stevens Act states in section 302(j)(2)(C) that a voting member of the Council must disclose, "any organization (other than the Council) in which that individual is serving as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee; in any harvesting, processing, lobbying, advocacy, or marketing activity that is being, or will be, undertaken within any fishery over which the Council concerned has jurisdiction, or with respect to an individual or organization with a financial interest in such activity". Timely update requirement: Council members must “must update his or her disclosure form at any time any such financial interest is acquired”. When they submitted their signed disclosure forms one year ago, none of these Council members disclosed their interest in the Gulf Seafood Institute. 2014 forms for Corky Perrett, John Greene, Jr. and Harlon Pearce. Punishment clearly outlined: This law is made clear when Council members sign the NOAA Form 88-195 Statement of Financial Interest. “It is unlawful for an affected individual to knowingly and willfully fail to disclose, or to falsely disclose, any financial interest as required by the Magnuson Stevens Act or to knowingly vote on a Council decision in violation of this Act. In addition to the criminal penalties applicable, a violation of this provision may result in removal from Council or SSC membership.” Magnuson Page 71: 302(j)(8) "Section 208 of title 18, United States Code, does not apply to an affected individual referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) during any time in which that individual is in compliance with the regulations prescribed under paragraph (5)." Being not ‘in compliance’ means that there is no protection from section 208, which defines applicable civil and criminal penalties in Title 18 › Part I › Chapter 11 › § 216, which reads in part: 4 www.thefra.org (a) The punishment for an offense under section 203, 204, 205, 207, 208, or 209 of this title is the following: (1) Whoever engages in the conduct constituting the offense shall be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined in the amount set forth in this title, or both. (2) Whoever willfully engages in the conduct constituting the offense shall be imprisoned for not more than five years or fined in the amount set forth in this title, or both. (b) The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate United States district court against any person who engages in conduct constituting an offense under section 203, 204, 205, 207, 208, or 209 of this title Then, why haven't they been removed? We are waiting for that answer from the Secretary of Commerce. The Council members chose to ignore the repeated verbal and written warnings from NOAA attorneys about the seriousness of non-disclosure of a ‘financial interest’. They signed a form saying they understood the law. Council members don’t have to get a paycheck to have a ‘financial interest’. Failure to disclose financial interest is a serious violation of the law. A Director/Officer does indeed have a financial interest in the group in which they are Directors. Therefore: “an affected individual required to disclose a financial interest under paragraph (2) shall not vote on a Council decision which would have a significant and predictable effect on such financial interest.” 302 (j) (7)(A)Page 72 Magnuson.

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fishing and Hunting Date: Friday, June 12, 2015 8:09:08 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Timothy Cash [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2015 8:03 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fishing and Hunting

From: Timothy Cash

County: Alachua

Zip Code: 32608

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor, Scott. I can go to the State and Federal parks free but I can't go fishing or hunting for free unless I'm 100% disabled. I'm 10% and 0% Service connected, Something is wrong with this. I sent my letter from the Veterans Administration but the FWC will not except it. Chances are if I were 100%, I would not be able to fish or hunt. Why can't the FWC match the State and Federal requirements for Veterans?

Thank you

Timothy Cash

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Fishing for visitors Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 9:57:28 AM

-----Original Message----- From: John P Gibbs Jr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 2:07 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fishing for visitors

From: John P Gibbs Jr

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 20175

Phone Number: 703-777-1603

Message Body: My son and his family have just moved into the area, after he continued to provide his employer with baseball players for the bigs. My wife and I were asked to come along for five weeks and grandchild sitting until school started for the fall term. I enjoy fishing and do not mind paying my fair share for that event. However, over paying at almost eighty does not sit well with our budget. A visitor may buy a day, a week or a yearly license to day same. However, you do not offer a several weeks vacation price and to buy and paying for a five weekly event pricing is over kill. No I do not feel the money for a yearly lilsc. Is rights as well. Thus, I did without buying any and will just wait until,I return to VA where as a senior I may fish for free in salt eater and if I hold a senior state list. I may fish in fresh water in Md, Va. And DC waters. Thus, the bottom line, you loose revenue you could have earned. John P. Gibbs, Jr. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fishing liscenses for non resident fl. Home owners Date: Monday, April 13, 2015 10:17:42 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Frank nicoletti [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 6:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fishing liscenses for non resident fl. Home owners

From: Frank nicoletti

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32459

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I have owned a home in Florida ( walton County) for a number of years. I spend quite a bit of time in Florida but not a resident. I pay taxes, buy groceries, and in general spen most of my disposable income in Florida. My request is to have the State of Florida consider home owners the right to benefits such as resident fishing liscenses. Thank you, From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fl Panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 8:52:22 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Carol Shirley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 5:35 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fl Panther

From: Carol Shirley

County: Orange

Zip Code: 4077970786

Phone Number:

Message Body: Seriously? You're willing to sit back and watch our panther become extinct? You've got to be kidding! Save the panther. Repeat: save the panther! Do you not understand the interconnection of animals in nature? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Fl Panther Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 12:56:09 PM

-----Original Message----- From: MARSHA ANNE KOSMAL [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:15 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fl Panther

From: MARSHA ANNE KOSMAL

County: Lee

Zip Code: 33991

Phone Number: 9412686315

Message Body: Please do not remove the FL Panther from the endangered species list.

Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Bear Hunt Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 8:46:08 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Lucia Reid [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 2:34 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Bear Hunt

From: Lucia Reid

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34236

Phone Number: 9413887770

Message Body: I voted for you - apparently a mistake. Your attitude toward the bear hunt and Amendment 1 epitomize the arrogance of politicians. Your office ignores calls, letters and emails from those who don't support your decisions. FWC also ignores our voices. Richard Dorbett resigns after proving his ignorance about wildlife (teddy bears) and cronyism wins again when you appointed Robert Spottswood. If allowed to go forward, this hunt will be a needless blood bath that Florida voters will NEVER forget. I ask you to table this hunt and regroup. Other areas are working to preserve the environment and wildlife. Why are you so dedicated to their destruction? Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Bears Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:18:29 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Heather Wolf [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:17 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Bears

From: Heather Wolf

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32751

Phone Number: 407-760-4141

Message Body: Governor Scott,

I would like to ask you to please stop any and all plans to implement a Florida bear hunt. I have made numerous calls to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission asking them to also stop this hunting spree on Florida bears.

This is very disturbing to thousands of Floridians who have started petitions, email and phone campaigns.

The situation can be handled by non-lethal methods. As the most intelligent beings on the planet, we have a duty to develop solutions that do not place animals in harms way.

There is no way for a hunter to tell the difference between a male and female bear, to be able to determine if the female bear has cubs in hiding waiting for her to return with food that she has foraged for, resulting in more deaths and suffering of baby bears that will starve without their mothers.

Why can't we come up with a method of sterilization, relocation, etc... Why is the first thought always and inevitably hunting/murdering/slaughtering our wildlife? Since 1970 have of the Earth's wildlife is gone! We have taken their habitat and are depleting their food sources – one of which is the palmetto berry. Please come up with a more compassionate plan of action. Do not allow a hunt of our Florida bears, do not choose or place money over their lives. Thank you for your attention and for a compassionate solution! Heather Wolf From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Big Cats Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:08:06 PM

-----Original Message----- From: casey underwood [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:04 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Big Cats

From: casey underwood

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33463

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please keep Florida Big Cats on the endangered species list. We need them in our eco system to keep balance. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Black Bear situation Date: Thursday, May 07, 2015 8:53:01 AM Attachments: Black bear hunt needs to be based on facts.pdf

From: MARK TRAUGOTT [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 3:44 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Black Bear situation

Dear Governor Scott

As a concerned citizen and lover of nature, including black bears, and a long time resident of Central Florida and visitor of the Wekiva State Park for the past 28 years, I hope you will understand my opposition for how the black bears in area have been treated. I am opposed to killing bears that get into trash cans, and I am definitely opposed to the proposed bear statewide hunt.

Please read the attached article by Kate MacFall, Florida director for the National Humane Society, that summarizes the black bear situation very well, and has real solutions which I would propose to be far superior than the current programs. thank you for your time and consideration.

Mark Traugott 603 Village Lane Winter Park, FL..32792 407.342.6586 Black bear hunt needs to be based on facts

Kate MacFall 4:37 p.m. EDT April 5, 2015

Kate MacFall, Florida state director for The Humane Society of the United States(Photo: Special to The News-Press)

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Public policy should be based on facts. Unfortunately, that’s not what’s happening with a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission proposal to open a hunting season on our state’s black bears. The impetus is five human-bear conflicts in North and Central Florida that involved female bears with nearby cubs.

However, hard science shows that hunting bears deep in the woods doesn’t solve conflicts with bears in neighborhoods. In the past 26 years, eight separate scientific studies probed the question and not one found evidence that hunting results in fewer human-bear conflicts, unless hunters wipe out so many bears that the animals are once again eligible for protection on the endangered species list.

Florida’s black bears were removed from the threatened and endangered species list in 2012. And it turns out that the Wildlife Conservation Commission does not even have a current count of how many bears are in Florida. The last statewide count was completed 13 years ago, in 2002, and it estimated 2,000-3,000 bears; about one bear for every 8,000 people. Even though we don’t know just how many bears are in the Florida, we do know, with certainty, what the common factor was in each of the attacks: unsecured trash drew bears into neighborhoods for an easy meal. After one attack, authorities charged three people in the neighborhood for illegally feeding bears – one man was even caught on film. The other incidents happened near open dumpsters and trash bins where bears and cubs were eating, and then got surprised by the women, four of whom were walking with pet dogs.

We need to focus our efforts on the problem at hand – keeping bears away from human food and not on opening our state’s first bear hunt in 20 years. Common-sense measures like using bear- proof trash bins and securing garbage until morning pickup have helped solve the problem in communities all over the U.S. There are also proven techniques that law enforcement uses to systematically teach bears who have become too accustomed to human neighborhoods to get bears to move back into the wild, including loud noises, paint guns and rubber pellets.

Opening a bear hunt is not popular among Floridians. In January, a statewide poll found that 61 percent of Florida voters say they oppose a bear hunt, 84 percent favor providing bear-proof trash cans and educating residents and 87 percent agree that neighborhoods located near bear habitat have a responsibility to avoid attracting the animals by securing food and garbage.

Opening a hunt is the wrong approach, scientifically baseless and a majority of voters want humane, effective solutions that teach bears to stop associating humans with food. That’s where the Wildlife Conservation Commission should put its focus. The Commission will address the proposal on April 14. Take a minute to contact the commissioners at [email protected], and let them know that you oppose opening a trophy hunt on bears.

Kate MacFall is Florida state director for The Humane Society of the United States From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Black Bears Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 12:09:59 PM

From: maria machado [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 12:07 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Black Bears

Hi,

I would like to tell you that I oppose the bear hunt that the FWC is trying to impose. We need more education.

Please save the bears.

Thanks,

Maria Machado.

Save the Planet!

“Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that so it goes on flying anyway.” From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Releases Black Bear Trophy Hunting Rule Date: Thursday, April 02, 2015 9:21:01 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Robert Rutkowski [mailto:r_e_rutkowski@att net] Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 5:58 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Releases Black Bear Trophy Hunting Rule

From: Robert Rutkowski

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 66605-2086

Phone Number: 785-379-9671

Message Body: Governor Rick Scott State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-7146 E: http://www flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-the-governor/

Re: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Releases Black Bear Trophy Hunting Rule

Dear Governor:

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a proposal to open trophy hunting on the Florida black bear. The FWC’s proposal, which would allow several hundred Florida black bears across the state to be killed annually starting this fall, is devoid of scientific merit and scorns public opinion. The Florida black bear is a unique subspecies of the American black bear which was listed as a threatened species until 2012 and still faces serious threats from habitat loss, genetic isolation and road mortality.

This move by the FWC is more appropriate to an April Fool’s Day joke than sound public policy. The best available science overwhelmingly demonstrates that bear hunting does not reduce human-bear conflicts or make people safer. Instead of making a mockery of science and public sentiment, The FWC should heed the majority of Floridians who want the commission to stop bowing to the pressure of a vocal minority of trophy hunters. FWC should instead use the right tools for preventing conflicts—like bear-proof trash management, public education, hazing, habitat conservation and code enforcement—strategies that have broad public support and benefit both people and bears. Thank you for the opportunity to bring these remarks to your attention.

Yours sincerely, Robert E. Rutkowski cc: House Minority Leadership

2527 Faxon Court Topeka, Kansas 66605-2086 P/F: 1 785 379-9671 E-mail: r_e_rutkowski@att net From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther position paper Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:38:44 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Harlan Sandberg [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:01 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther position paper

From: Harlan Sandberg

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33060

Phone Number: 954-946-1072

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott

Even by the abysmal conservation record of your administration the proposal to delist the Florida Panther and stop designating resources to Panther recovery is a new low. By what groundswell of public support do you and your appointed lackeys decide to abandon the panther to oblivion? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 3:07:30 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Deb Weinthal [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 3:05 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther

From: Deb Weinthal

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33324

Phone Number:

Message Body: It is very important to keep Florida Panthers on the endangered list. Please do not remove them from the list, as it is there are not many left. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 2:04:01 PM

-----Original Message----- From: sharon williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 1:45 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther

From: sharon williams

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 29365

Phone Number: 8645189385

Message Body: Please, would you define "plentiful enough"? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:04:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Geralde otto [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:01 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther

From: Geralde otto

County: Out of State

Zip Code: SA-8018

Phone Number: +27219136466

Message Body: Dear Sir Scott, please do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. Those animals are not plentiful. And when you take them off this list unnecessary hunting for trophies will start. It seems to be for some people just a money game and no concern about this beautiful animal. Thank you for leaving the Florida Panther on the endangered species list. Sincerely, From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:46:06 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Veda Balla [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:46 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther

From: Veda Balla

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 48507

Phone Number: 810-280-7152

Message Body: I would ask that you not remove the Florida panther from the endangered list. I am also concerned with the plan to euthanize some. That is just a sneaky way to lower the population. A more interesting study would be to see what these human encounters with panthers really are. Is it human orr animal fault? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:14:42 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Michael Spencer [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:14 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther

From: Michael Spencer

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 26501

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I am not a constituent but I urge you to continue endangered species protection for the Florida Panther. The current federal recovery plan for the cat based on defines success as the establishment of three distinct breeding populations of at least 240 animals spread across Florida or elsewhere in the South. So far, there is only one population and that is not enough to ensure their survival. I realize that being from out of your jurisdiction that you may prefer to ignore my opinion but I'm righting because that species is a treasure that would be lost for all of us is they are to perish. So again I urge you to continue endangered species protection for the Florida Panther.

Sincerely,

Mike Spencer From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:38:35 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Cheryl McAllsiter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:38 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther

From: Cheryl McAllsiter

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85233

Phone Number: 602-670-2917

Message Body: Please let Florida be a state that cares about it wildlife and protect the Florida Panther. Be state above the rest -lead by example and support the endangered species in your state. We all must learn to live together on one planet. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panther Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:20:14 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Stefanie Nellett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 5:02 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panther

From: Stefanie Nellett

County: Highlands

Zip Code: 33870

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I am rather confused on your stance of our Florida Panther, sir you issued a proclamation declaring March 21st the day of the panther. I attached the link of your proclamation in case you forgot. Yet you appoint Priddy as a Wildlife Commissioner who is wanting to hunt or should I say ask for incidental takes on these animals the very ones you proclaimed to protect. Why sir? For conservation management? What is that conserving? The definition of conservation is protection, preservation or restoration of the natural ecosystem. Sir, your appointed commission is failing this great state of Florida by not preserving or protecting our wildlife. First the ban on bear hunting was lifted which there are more hunters than bear and now this. I have been a resident of this state for 10 years and have had the opportunity to see not one but two sightings of Florida Panther most amazing animal I have ever saw in my life. When I saw this magnificent being I just froze like a tree and watched as it was walking along a line of palmetto. It stopped to sniff the air yet never looked in my direction just kept on with it's treck! marking territory on the way. I will never disclose the location of my sightings to your commission cause I don't trust them and neither should you. If you truly care about the panther as you claimed in your proclamation you will dismiss Priddy from the commission clearly her being a ranch owner is a conflict of interest. Where is the proof that a panther ate her cattle? It could of been a coyote. Irregardless of what killed the cows there a several cattle ranches here and the Defenders of Wildlife and Conservation reimburse them for those deaths. But what about the panther there is only 160 of them left. If this incidental take goes through it will be the end of the Florida Panther future generations will loose the opportunity of a chance sighting of these beautiful animals in their natural environment where they belong. Seeing them in a zoo is not the same. I as a registered voter of the state of Florida request that you stand by your proclamation protecting the Florida ! Panthers from further plight. I also request that you consider! dismissing Priddy from the commission and appointment someone who will provide more viable ways in protecting our wildlife from disappearing. The best part of Florida always has been it's wild side sad to see that it is rapidly being decreased. Thank-you for your time sir please stand by your proclamation of protecting the panther . Sincerely Stefanie Nellett http://www flgov.com/governor-scott-issues-proclamation-for-save-the-florida-panther-day-2/ From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panthers and the FWC Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 2:47:07 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Paul Sarames [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2015 7:47 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers and the FWC

From: Paul Sarames

County: Polk

Zip Code: 33881

Phone Number: 8632688014

Message Body: Just finished reading an article in the Orlando Weekly (like attached). While the majority of Americans are fed up with Obama's EPA a vast amount of Floridians are getting fed up with YOUR FWC. They have turned into a worthless do nothing body. I believe it is time for you to step in and straighten these clowns out. Maybe replacement of personal at the FWC is needed. http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2015/08/05/floridas-fish-and-wildlife-commission-says-its-time-to- give-up-on-expanding-florida-panther-population

Regards

Paul Sarames From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panthers are endangered species! Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 12:35:32 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Stella Vaughn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 12:35 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers are endangered species!

From: Stella Vaughn

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 30021

Phone Number: 4042853817

Message Body: Pls Know it is VERY important NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list: Pls insure this does not happen. Thank You, Stella Vaughn - GA From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panthers Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:07:29 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ray Wheeler [mailto:rwheeler5@comcast net] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:58 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers

From: Ray Wheeler

County: Sumter

Zip Code: 32163

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott:

I believe it is time for you to do the right thing. The right thing is to continue to offer protection to the Florida Panther. I stand proud for what our State does in the way of protection for all animals, especially the endangerment of the Florida Panther. We, the human people of this state/planet, have to speak for these animals, because they cannot represent themselves. So we do this for them.

Thank you Governor for taking the time to read this note.

God Bless the State of Florida and the United States of America ! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panthers Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:41:39 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Andrea Raphael [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:21 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers

From: Andrea Raphael

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 07307

Phone Number: 973-941-3856

Message Body: Please do not allow the Florida panther to be removed from the Endangered species list. They are a small population that is vulnerable. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panthers Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:15:24 PM

-----Original Message----- From: elizabeth garcia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:15 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers

From: elizabeth garcia

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33160

Phone Number: 7866630845

Message Body: pleaseeee dont kill Florida Panthers!!!!!!!!!!! these animals have feeling too !!!!!! please From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panthers Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1:40:45 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Serena [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1:18 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers

From: Serena

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 92806

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott, I have had many concerns about the Florida Wildlife Commission for suggesting reduced protection of the critically endangered Florida Panther. Please help protect this endangered species and keep up lots of effort to save the Florida Panther once again from the brink of extinction. Thank you. Best Regards, Serena From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Panthers Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:02:56 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Teri Yates [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:49 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers

Governer Scott, It has recently come to my attention that your office is debating on whether or not to limit the protection afforded to the Florida panther. I believe this would be a colossal mistake of historic proportions. The Florida panther is engrained into the very fabric of Florida's history. Choosing not to protect this dwindling species is absolutely absurd. Please rethink, and then contemplate again, about the decision you make regarding this beautiful cat's future. Do something environmentally right within your time in office and choose to protect this animal. Sincerely, A Very Concerned Voter Teri M. Yates

Sent from my iPhone From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Florida Panthers Date: Monday, July 27, 2015 11:15:26 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Angela G Reno [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 10:15 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Panthers

From: Angela G Reno

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32081

Phone Number: (904) 568 1756

Message Body: I am disheartened to learn of your plans to roll back protection of the Florida panther family. These are icons of our state. It saddens me to think your Administration takes such a heartless approach to these fantastic creatures that continue their decline from such a majestic stature in our state's natural history. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "DEP ([email protected])"; "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Preservation Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 12:20:10 PM

-----Original Message----- From: C Nichols [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 12:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Preservation

From: C Nichols

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33624

Phone Number:

Message Body: Good morning. I am not writing to attack or send a heated message. Simply to let you know how I, a tax paying, land owning, independent Fl voter feels about recent activities. First. In the last 2 governor elections, I voted for Rick Scott, because I agree with minimal government interference in citizen's lives. Second. I voted in favor of Amendment 1 to fund land acquisition for preservation of wildlife and wild areas (which was approved by FL voters). It seems voters were swindled on this topic, as now the money is being used to pay salaries and purchase vehicles, NOT purchase/preserve environmentally sensitive habitat. Third. I am disappointed in the FWC's recent vote to open bear hunting, for any period of time. It is also discouraging that licenses are issued to people who are not FL residents who knowingly broke hunting laws in other states (see: Ted Nugent) Because he is going to come to FL and follow our laws? Fourth. It now seems that FWC ! is out to get FL Panthers as well. Because at the high population of 180 (which cannot be confirmed to be 180 individual animals, or the same animal 180 times) these animals now also need eradication? Fifth. The FDEP is considering private use of State Forests/parks. Why are cattle grazing in the forest? Why are hunters in the same parks my family goes on nature hikes in? The FWC is appointed by you, Mr. Governor. The Chief of FDEP was recently voted in by you. It seems the will of the people is to preserve wild habitat and and native animal species, while your "conservation" group is pro-kill, burn it and build over it. Your department chief confessed he will pursue private use of public land, and he was still voted in. None of your appointed FWC members are scientists. Jon Steverson is not a scientist. Why are there no scientists - ecologists, biologists, botanists, etc. on the commission? But bankers, developers, and attorneys? Hunting licenses bring in mon! ey. Cutting trees and allowing cattle to graze brings in mone! y. We don't protect animals so their population can grow to a population to sustain hunting. We don't protect forests and habitat so that they can become "cash cows" and timber sources. Not everything has to be about profit. We will not be remembered for what we create, but what we choose not to destroy. It is not my intent to attack your choices. I am only letting you know one voters opinion on these topics that are important to me. If your administration cannot find the value in preserving our forests and animals, I, and many others, will have to reevaluate OUR choices come election season. Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Sportsman License Renewals Date: Monday, June 08, 2015 2:12:16 PM

-----Original Message----- From: JOSEPH D MCLEOD [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 9:55 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Sportsman License Renewals

From: JOSEPH D MCLEOD

County: Santa Rosa

Zip Code: 32566

Phone Number: 850-936-9785

Message Body: Why cant we renew the Military Gold Sportman's License Online? You can renew and purchase other hunting and fishing online, why cant the retired military renew online? I didn't even fish or hunt one day this pass year and want to renew anyways, but I have to do it in person? That seems unfair to persons who want to do right, but are not allowed to renew online.

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CC: Governor Scott From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Florida Sportsman License Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 9:49:56 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Karen T. Hood [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 7:39 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Sportsman License

From: Karen T. Hood

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32779

Phone Number: 407-620-9222

Message Body: The Florida Sportsman license was reduced from $1000 to $500 for Florida residents who are 21- years-old and younger from Nov. 24 through Dec. 31, 2014, Do you think Governor Scott will do this again in 2015? If so when do you think it will happen? I am interested in acquiring a Lifetime Sportsman License for my 16 year old son but of course would like to purchase it at the reduced price. I emailed on July 20, 2015 asking about this but never received an response to my e-mail (only the automated one saying I would receive a response). From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida Wildlife Commissioners Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:30:31 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Nigel Scott Dobbie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 1:54 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida Wildlife Commissioners

From: Nigel Scott Dobbie

County: Pasco

Zip Code: 34667

Phone Number: 727-863-1020

Message Body: Dear Sir, I read with horror that the Wildlife Commissioner Leisa Priddy who you elected has set a Bear hunt limit of 320 for 2015. How is it that this woman who is a rancher and hunter (she bought one of the bear hunting licenses on day one of sale) and therefore absolutely the WRONG person to be a Wildlife Commissioner. She has also ignored the state sponsored biologists regarding the Panthers and has re-written the rules ending the protection of the state animal, despite the biologists indicating there are only 104 Panthers resident in Florida. All of the Panthers happen to be living close to the JB Ranch run by Ms Priddy and have predated on her calves in the past. I say again this woman is completely the WRONG sort of person to be a Wildlife Commissioner as she has no interest in wildlife unless she can kill it or remove it as a threat to her land.

I could do a much better job for wildlife in Florida.

Your sincerely,

Nigel Scott Dobbie From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida bear hunt Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 8:18:21 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jeanette Koenig [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 9:25 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida bear hunt

From: Jeanette Koenig

County: Leon

Zip Code: 32303

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Sir:

I am deeply distressed about the decision to allow bear hunting in October. More distressing is the fact that the number of licenses to be issued is unlimited. I understand that the number of kills is to be limited to around 300, but there is no way to enforce this when you have over a thousand hunters running around in the woods--how are they going to know when the limit has been reached?

Controlling bears by hunting is a bad decision. There are other ways to manage bear encounters; they just require a bit of common sense and education. If we're having trouble with bears, we can liaise with other states that deal with bears as a matter of course (Montana and Wyoming come to mind) and learn from them. Bears play a vital part of our ecosystem, and wiping them out like we've done the Florida panther is not going to solve anything.

When you first ran for office, I threw away my vote because I did not trust you. At the last election, I had been won over enough to vote for you. I like some of the things you're doing, especially with pro-life legislation.

However, this bear hunt, which flies in the face of public outcry, is going to harm Republicans. While I understand that you did not make this decision personally, it happened under your watch by people you appointed. You are responsible. People are furious about this hunt, and allowing it is going to ensure that a Democrat takes office next time around. God forbid that it shd be Charlie Crist.

Please take steps, if not to close down this year's scheduled hunt, then to ensure that it is never repeated. If you cannot do it because it is the right thing to do, at least do it to avoid damaging the party.

Respectfully, Jeanette Koenig, PhD From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida bear hunt Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:48:41 AM

-----Original Message----- From: imelda neary [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 10:43 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida bear hunt

From: imelda neary

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33460

Phone Number: 518 221 2555

Message Body: To Governor Scott

I am writing to appeal to you to stop the Florida Bear Hunt. Why can't you be the one to step up and do the right thing?? Can't you see the bigger picture...we can't continue on this path of destruction and expect to have anything of REAL value left!! I imagine when the bears are gone then the developers can move in, is that the ultimate goal??? It's sad that we are relying on narrow-minded, short-sighted, self serving politicians to protect what is left of our planet. How about listening to your constituents!! Thank you for your time. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida black bear proposed hunt Date: Thursday, February 05, 2015 10:33:20 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Myra Noss [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 10:33 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida black bear proposed hunt

From: Myra Noss

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32766

Phone Number: 407-489-5372

Message Body: Governor Scott, A potential Florida black bear hunt may be needed. But, first and foremost a current population study must be completed to correctly evaluate the situation. As a biologist (I have even had the privilege to go out with FWC bear biologists), a hunt will not curve the human/bear interaction issues. The problem bears are reared in and around residential areas and are taught by female mother bears to forge on human garbage. You can't hunt in residential neighborhoods. This is a human problem. Plus, Florida black bear are losing habitat at an alarming rate. That, coupled with population increase of Florida black bear equals a perfect storm for the death of many bears-- though the nuisance bear removal. I urge you to follow science facts to implement any program. Not ill advised ignorant advice. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida cougar must stay on the endangered species list Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:35:39 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Liz Newman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:33 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida cougar must stay on the endangered species list

From: Liz Newman

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 20602

Phone Number:

Message Body: This animal - the Florida Cougar- can only maintain its existence if he is protected. Please keep him on the endangered species list so that random uncaring people don't have an excuse to hunt and slaughter them the way lions, tigers, other Panthers and our endangered wolves have been. Your conscience must tell you that this is the right and only way to save our noble animals! Thank you From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida panther Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 11:34:06 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Bob Dorta [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 11:10 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida panther

From: Bob Dorta

County: Collier

Zip Code: 34120

Phone Number: 239 821 3141

Message Body: Gov Scott, I am asking that you try to initiate taking the Florida panther off of the endangered species list, and stop all efforts to enlargen the number of panthers in the state. There are many more panthers in the state, particularly in SW Florida, than are officially being "counted". As you know, cats aren't being counted on private land, so to say there are a certain amount, when a large number aren't being counted, is flawed. The deer and hog populations are being decimated at an alarming rate, and this should give some evidence that the efforts to "save" the panthers were actually so good, that the population of cats seems to be getting too big for the land to sustain. I fear that when the deer and hogs disappear, the cats will begin to look for different prey, perhaps specimens that walk upright on two legs. There is no ecological reason to continue to try and "preserve" these cats--they are going to overpopulate the area they're in. It seems these efforts are continuing for one reason -- money. I'm fairly certain a lot of money goes into these programs, and I ask that you indeed cease these as quickly as possible. Our lands can only sustain so many. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida panthers Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:06:09 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Anne M. Showalter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:04 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida panthers

From: Anne M. Showalter

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 27616

Phone Number: 9195257752

Message Body: Mother nature put these beautiful animals on this planet for a reason. It is pure ignorance to think that humans should decide another species fate. That is what is killing our mother earth. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida"s black bear ban lifted for open season on slaughter/opposition Date: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 12:21:49 PM

From: Gary Ostrow [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 12:21 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fwd: Florida's black bear ban lifted for open season on slaughter/opposition

------Forwarded message ------From: Gary Ostrow Date: Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 12:17 PM Subject: Florida's black bear ban lifted for open season on slaughter/opposition To: [email protected]

-- THE LAW OFFICE OF GARY S. OSTROW, P.A. INTRACOASTAL BUILDING SUITE 302 3000 NORTHEAST 30TH PLACE FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33306 954-566-4033/ 954-683-6000 Dear Governor Scott,

As I am sure you know, many people, beyond Floridians are opposed to lifting the 20- year ban on hunting Florida bears in their own habitat. If you have not been privy, a recent sun-sentinel editorial has tagged the hunt as a poor commentary on human beings for a number of reasons. First, it is apparent that the Bear population's food supplies are dwindling as a result of the states failure to enforce laws that issue limited permits to those who can legally pick the bears staple of berries.

This man-made dynamic has caused hungry bears to forage through human garbage containers that for reasons unexplained, are not being secured sufficiently to keep the bears out and attract less to residential areas! Moreover, there is insignificant injuries reported and more importantly, the majority of those polled OPPOSE the hunt!

Bears in Florida do NOT pose a threat unless they are provoked or starved out. This proposed hunt would necessarily promote and provoke bear/human contact! One of the solutions is for the state to take responsibility for its failure to protect the bears food supplies by enforcing the poaching laws that prohibit the unrestricted harvesting of their berries in the wild! This is being ignored.

The biggest special interests that are in favor of this cruel and inhumane decision are essentially trophy hunters who simply wish to display their kills as some twisted sign of manhood or other ego-based need! The people of Florida and beyond OPPOSE THIS HUNT! Please consider your awesome power and exercise your discretion and help stop the needless slaughter. When a significant portion of the hunting community as well as a huge collective voice of the people of the state of Florida voice their opposition,it's time to listen. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

GARY S. OSTROW, ESQ www.fortlauderdalecriminaldefense.us

-- THE LAW OFFICE OF GARY S. OSTROW, P.A. INTRACOASTAL BUILDING SUITE 302 3000 NORTHEAST 30TH PLACE FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33306 954-566-4033/ 954-683-6000

GARY S. OSTROW, ESQ www.fortlauderdalecriminaldefense.us

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: GOPHER TURTLE THREATENED Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 4:05:08 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Peterson, John R. [mailto:[email protected] fl.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 4:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FW: GOPHER TURTLE THREATENED

Please reassign to FWC.

Thanks

John

John R. Peterson Office of the Ombudsman & Public Services 850-245-2122

-----Original Message----- From: Governor Rick Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 2:13 PM To: Office of Public Services Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: GOPHER TURTLE THREATENED

-----Original Message----- From: Dr.Dalma Kalogjera [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2015 10:53 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: GOPHER TURTLE THREATENED

From: Dr.Dalma Kalogjera

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32608

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please be aware that GOPHER TURTLE which is protected under Florida State Law is in imminent danger from Butler Plaza Extension developers in Gainesville. I am outraged that the developers have the audacity to go against Florida State Law and the express will of the voters who loathe Butler Plaza and its grotesque extension. [Dep Customer Survey] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Gators Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 2:39:44 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Bernie Nazer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 1:56 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Gators

From: Bernie Nazer

County: Pasco

Zip Code: 34655

Phone Number: 727 375-1802

Message Body: I moved here in 1999 from Wi. We love the weather,gulf and my hobby taking nature photos.Most all the communities are taking gators out,and I have photographed them for years and never once did I have trouble with them.I live n a community of 500 homes and about 5 people get their way to have gators taken out ang killed.All anyone has to say is the gator is aggressive one their gone.Is there anything to slow down the killing of gators? Thank you for your open access to your office. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 3:05:59 PM

-----Original Message----- From: mark watson [mailto:mark.watson1@navy mil] Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:46 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority

From: mark watson

County: Escambia

Zip Code: 32503

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott,

My name is mark Watson and I am a resident of Escambia County Florida. I am writing to let you know that I support the recently developed state based plan to manage Gulf Of Mexico Red Snapper under the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority. Florida and the other gulf states have proven to be highly successful at fish and wildlife management in a way that conserves natural resources while allowing for reasonable public access. The Gulf states are among the nation’s leaders in marine fisheries management.

The states’ plan is predicated on transferring management authority away from the Gulf Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Management among the states is the only solution to the current unaccountable and mismanaged federal system of fisheries management.

Under this management structure, each state would have authority to manage red snapper out to 200 miles off its coastline. Each state would be responsible for developing and implementing a red snapper management plan for its waters, which would be approved by the rest of the states.

I am confident that the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority management outcomes will align with the health of the resource and angler access to it.

Thank You and All the Best,

Mark Watson From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:23:52 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Patrick Sumner [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 11:13 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority

From: Patrick Sumner

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32563

Phone Number:

Message Body: I am writing to request your support of the recently developed state based plan to manage Gulf Of Mexico Red Snapper under the "Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority". Florida and the other Gulf states have proven to be highly successful at fish and wildlife management in a way that conserves natural resources while allowing for reasonable public access.

The states' plan is predicated on transferring management authority away from the Gulf Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Management by the states is the only solution to the current unaccountable and mismanaged federal system of fisheries management. The gulf states are among the nation's leaders in marine fisheries management.

Under this new management structure, each state would have authority to manage red snapper out to 200 miles off its coastline. Each state would be responsible for developing and implementing a red snapper management plan for its waters, which would be approved by the rest of the states.

I am confident that the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority management outcomes will align with the health of the resource and angler access to it.

Thank You and All the Best, Patrick Sumner Gulf Breeze, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Help Keep Protections for Black Bears Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 10:02:00 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Caridad Leal [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 7:47 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Help Keep Protections for Black Bears

From: Caridad Leal

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33125

Phone Number:

Message Body: Gov. Scott, as a Florida resident, I strongly urge you to stop the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s proposed bear hunt. Your appointed Commission members are ignoring science, responsible wildlife management and widespread public opposition. I am appealing to you to please be a champion for bears and the majority of Floridians who want to see this unique subspecies of black bear protected by stopping the proposal before the FWC’s final hearing on June 23. Sincerely, C. Leal From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Help Keep Protections for Black Bears Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:02:37 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Carmen Elisa Bonilla-Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 11:59 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Help Keep Protections for Black Bears

From: Carmen Elisa Bonilla-Jones

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34293

Phone Number:

Message Body: May 14, 2015

Gov. Scott, as a Florida resident, I strongly urge you to stop the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s proposed bear hunt. Your appointed Commission members are ignoring science, responsible wildlife management and widespread public opposition. I am appealing to you to please be a champion for bears and the majority of Floridians who want to see this unique subspecies of black bear protected by stopping the proposal before the FWC’s final hearing on June 23. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Help Keep Protections for Black Bears Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 2:36:01 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Caridad Leal [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 7:47 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Help Keep Protections for Black Bears

From: Caridad Leal

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33125

Phone Number:

Message Body: Gov. Scott, as a Florida resident, I strongly urge you to stop the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s proposed bear hunt. Your appointed Commission members are ignoring science, responsible wildlife management and widespread public opposition. I am appealing to you to please be a champion for bears and the majority of Floridians who want to see this unique subspecies of black bear protected by stopping the proposal before the FWC’s final hearing on June 23. Sincerely, C. Leal From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Hostile work environment created by Captain Rob Beaton of the F.W.C. Law Enforcement Division. Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 7:59:09 AM Attachments: COMPLAINT.docx

From: Janette Costoya [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 11:44 PM To: [email protected]; Wiley, Nick Subject: Hostile work environment created by Captain Rob Beaton of the F.W.C. Law Enforcement Division.

Hello, on the attached document, you will find grounds of the hostile work environment complaint I wish to claim against Captain Rob Beaton of the F.W.C. Law Enforcement division. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Again, thank you for your time and concern. MEMO

To: Office of Inspector General (OIG) and/or to whom it may concern

From: Janette Costoya

Date: April 28, 2015

Subject: Hostile work environment created by Captain Rob Beaton of the F.W.C. Law Enforcement division.

Now that the internal investigation against me is completed, I am now making a formal complaint against my formal supervisor, Captain Rob Beaton, based on several issues I have experienced while under the short supervision following his recent transfer to Monroe County. I have been assigned for the six years of my career in law enforcement with

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and was in the capacity of a derelict vessel officer. I am convinced that Captain Beaton seek revenge on me possibly due to an encounter I had with a young female and her boyfriend who were in possession of one undersized Florida spiny lobster approximately 4 years ago under the Tavernier Creek Bridge in Monroe County, which I will provide the events in the following section that lead me to believe (revenge) as such.

Many of the provided events, I do not recollect the exact dates due to me never expecting me to leave this agency and not expecting the following circumstances to be used on my defense.

Several years ago during daytime hours, after observing two swimmers diving the rock under the Tavernier Creek bridge without a dive flag, I docked my assigned F.W.C. patrol vessel and drove across Overseas Highway in my assigned F.W.C. patrol truck to take a closer look and conduct a fisheries inspection as part of my daily tasks. Upon arrival, I observed a young male and female wearing only dive masks dive the rocks, spend long periods of time under water, and pop up elsewhere away from the rocks. Both subjects were only wearing masks. In the near vicinity, there was a dry and empty five gallon bucket blue in color. I walked closer to the couple, and as I approached the male, I noticed that the male had a black mash bag by his feet. Under his foot, he attempted to conceal an undersized Florida Spiny Lobster. As I don’t recall the actual conversation with the two being that it occurred several years ago, I cannot manifest the inspection but

I do recall them telling me that they were from the local high school (Coral Shores High School) and collecting for their school fish tank. I asked if they had a letter/permit from school allowing them to collect marine life, but they could not provide one. As I kept speaking with both parties, I kept observing the male in an attempt to conceal a lobster. I advised that they needed to have a letter in order to lawfully possess the marine life. I also advised them that because of their diving behavior, they should have a dive flag available for their safety as small flats boats could transit the area they were diving in. I left the scene shortly after the conversation with only verbally warnings given to the couple. Shortly after leaving the scene, I received a call from F.W.C. Officer Robert Dube, asking if I was the female officer that was inspecting a couple under the Tavernier Creek Bridge. I acknowledged, and he then advised the female was Captain Beaton’s daughter and was requested from me to call him. I proceeded to make contact with Captain Beaton where he asked about the encounter after I had with his daughter. I explained to him what I saw, what I did including that they did not have a letter/permit from school, and that the male was concealing an undersized Florida spiny lobster under his foot. A few days later unknown exact date, I received message that Captain Pat Langley who was my supervisor at the time needed to meet with me. I arrived to the Marathon office, and in his office he advised that he was investigating the encounter I had with Captain Beaton’s daughter. It was very clear that Captain Beaton’s daughter gave her father

Captain Beaton and Captain Langley a different version of the encounter. In her version, she accused me throwing out all her fish that she had in the bucket. At the time of the encounter, the bucket and the only bucket on scene was bone dry, and empty at the time of the encounter. She also accused me of being rude to her, although she never mentioned to anyone interviewing her that her boyfriend was concealing an undersized spiny lobster under his foot when I made contact with them. At the time, Captain Langley advised that her boyfriend refused to be interviewed to further sustain her “allegations”. I do not recall the outcome of the incident but nothing ever came of it. This incident, perhaps may have bothered Captain Beaton as I was never punished causing him to create a hostile work environment for me after his transfer to Monroe County last year in 2014.

Throughout my short career with F.W.C., as a law enforcement officer for the Florida Keys, I was a faithful proactive officer. I made the decision to take an oath and I lived by it. I put the public, wildlife, and this agency before me or my family, and I was proud of that. I never had any issues with any one. I worked alongside with multiple agencies and went out of my way to make a difference. I was Field Training Officer, which I took pride. I was very thorough and taught new officer in the most effective ways I found learning the rope for myself. It was unfortunate that the comradery and work ethics began to diminish after Lieutenant Steve Acton and Lieutenant Keith Barcomb retired. It bothered me some but the love for my job and my career won over it all. Most officers you speak to including one from other agencies will tell you that I was always the first to answer and respond to calls no matter where I was. The reason for that was because as

I called it, often you would hear “crickets” on the radio because no one would answer calls for service. This was one of my “pet peeves” and my former Lieutenant David McDaniel and previous Captain David Dipre can concur with. When

Captain Rob Beaton transferred down to the upper keys and became my Captain, I began to find myself as the subject of

“investigations” under Captain Beaton. On the first occasion, Captain Beaton contacted me requesting that I meet with him. I acknowledged and met with him at the Sheriff’s building (Roth) located on High Point Road in Monroe County. He sat across from me with his issued laptop. He never advised the reason for the meeting other than casually asking me about a derelict vessel incident case I had recently handled on a private residence in Key Largo, Rock Harbor area. I answered gracefully and proud for that case for being one of the many that I was able to get approved by him and removed by the County. This was a case that both my Lieutenant David McDaniel and my former squad member Officer Erik Steinmetz were also aware of. Apparently, the positive outcome I thought I had was not what Captain Beaton depicted. According to Captain Beaton, a complaint against me regarding the case was sent to the Governor’s office,

which then trickling downward the F.W.C. chain of command. I was puzzled, and I asked him to explain further. Captain

Beaton turned his laptop around with the screen facing me and on the screen was an email containing the “complaint” from an anonymous female neighbor of the derelict vessel caller. There was no “To” and “From” or “Subject” matter. He did not show me the authenticity, which I had the right to know. I was puzzled and confused with the whole incident complaint. I was nothing, but helpful to the elder couple who owned and resided on the property. I educated them, and

I followed up with them even stopping by the property numerous times until the vessel was removed. I joked with them trying to make them more at ease since the elderly man had concerns about the vessel and its condition while secured to his davit. He even showed me how his two dogs were trained to swim and obey to some of his commands. At the time, I had a Probationary Officer (Hein) in training who also conversed with the couple. F.W.C. Officer Paul Hein assisted me in photographing the vessel. Captain Beaton advised the neighbor advised I was loud and rude to the couple. Captain Beaton advised that he attempted to interview the “complainant” with no clear evidence. The complaint according to Captain Beaton was eventually cleared unfounded.

During this timeframe, while meeting with Captain Beaton, he also advised that he had looked into my file and found another complaint that was never investigated by any supervisor. I inquired about it, he advised that it was a complaint from a gentleman who lived under Jewfish Creek Bridge. The complainant stated to the effect that he talked to a female officer and another female. The complainant according to Captain Beaton said I was rude. I remember such encounter under the Jewfish Creek Bridge, and while I do not recall the exact date, I do recall that the female I was with was

Monroe County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy of the Upper Keys (District 5) area. During this outing to inspect the ongoing issues of multiple vessel being secured/tied to the bridge pilings, we did encounter a male whom Commissioner

Murphy had a long conversation with regarding the ongoing said issues, and she can testify that I did not get a word into that conversation. I recall the male asking who she was and her responding identifying herself. I never did find out what the outcome of this complaint was. At the same time, I didn’t worry because I was conscious that I had done nothing wrong on either two occasions I was involved in. Following the meeting, I telephoned my immediate direct supervisor,

Lieutenant David McDaniel and asked him about the two complaints. Lieutenant McDaniel stated he knew nothing about either one because he had not been notified on either one.

Shortly after, I began to feel that my career was in danger due to Captain Rob Beaton. Coupled with the other ongoing moral issues and animosity amongst officer, I began to think that maybe I should say something but quickly realized it

wasn’t worth it knowing nothing would be done to help the situation out. This thought was quickly proven after the next

issue I had with F.W.C. Officer Douglas Krieger and Lieutenant David McDaniel. On one Friday afternoon, as I drove north on the Overseas Highway nearing the end of my shift, I noticed an unmarked Monroe County detective vehicle attempt to pull over a truck trailering a suspicious chopped up go fast vessel. As I observed the truck not stopping for the detective (Detective Robert Dosh), I proceeded to drive in the left lane of the northbound lanes of Overseas Hwy in Key

Largo and next to the detective vehicle. I activated my lights and sirens and prompting the driver to take notice and pull

over at the approximate 96 mile marker. I reduced speed and situated myself behind the detective and pulled over alongside with him to assist. As I was notifying dispatch, I observed the detective step out of his vehicle with gun drawn against the driver who was walking back towards us. I quickly informed dispatch of such situation, requested for back up and stepped out of my vehicle to assist. Good thing for everyone involved the scene was safe and we took control of the situation as help arrived soon after. On the following day while taking part in an F.W.C. detail, F.W.C. Officer Danielle

Munkelt was concerned and apologized that she wasn’t close by to assist but was bothered that when she looked on her

issued laptop and looked on CAD she noticed that Officer Krieger was less than a quarter mile away and had not

responded. She also pointed out to me that soon after I cleared the scene that officer went out of service. I provided this information to Lieutenant David McDaniel, as I found it somewhat disturbing that the Officer ignored that calls for back up, possibly just ignoring choosing not to respond. At the moment, Lieutenant McDaniel advised that that type of behavior was unacceptable and would look into it. Approximately 3 months had passed since that incident and I asked

Lieutenant McDaniel about the outcome of why the Officer Krieger didn’t respond to assist. Lieutenant McDaniel’s response was that he was still looking into it. I found that respond unacceptable. I called dispatch and requested a copy of the CAD report along with the whereabouts of the officer during the time of the stop. I met with Lieutenant McDaniel and provided him the information. This small incident proved to me that I couldn’t trust my safety amongst the officers and supervisors I was working with. I realized that mostly everyone both officers and supervisors were simply out on their own agenda while on state time. Though the aforementioned felony traffic stop did not result in any tragic turns; however, I feel otherwise due to an officer involved shooting incident (October 2010) that I was involved in Florida City, where unfortunately and subsequently F.W.C. Officer Guy Gilbert lost a portion of his finger.

On December 4, 2015 while working on report of a derelict vessel case on a side street in Key Largo, while my radio was turned down low, I heard dispatch put out a trap number, its buoy color, and owners name (Marimon). I instantly interpreted that as he was being trapped robbed. Owen Marimon is a former Florida Highway Patrol trooper who recently retired and remained as a reserve officer. In an attempt to assist him and dispatch, I called Marimon to get more information in order to assist and expedite the call out. When I called him I asked where he was being robbed and he advised he was not and asked what I was talking about. I told him that it appeared he was being robbed due to his trap information being put out on the radio. He was confused and so was I. I heard that F.W.C. Sebastian Dri was responding and Marimon asked that I have Officer Dri make contact with him to determine what was occurring.

Marimon had advised that his vessel had recently left the dock with his guys to go work the traps. I passed this information on to Officer Dri as I did not want to interrupt the vessel stop he was on. He later called me and advised he hadn’t seen anyone out there I reminded him to call Marimon. We talked for a bit attempting to decipher the call then I went back to my report. Later that day I received a text from Officer Dri where he was apologizing for messing up about

Marimon. I called him to ask what he was talking about and he advised that he couldn’t talk about it. He advised that I would be hearing from Captain Beaton soon, as he was going to meet with me. I waited for a call from Captain Beaton but instead I received an email on my FWC email account. On the email, he was requesting I meet with him at the Roth building in Monroe County. I acknowledged and headed that way. After taking an arrival, I received another email from

Captain Beaton advising he was canceling the meeting. I called him to ask why we were meeting about and why cancel, he “chuckled” and told me not to worry that he had already taken care of it. What he took care of he never advised.

During this time period my previous job in the medical field requested my assistance. I agreed as they were unexpectedly understaffed and in need of a reliable person in my filed of expertise. I requested the time off and made the proper arrangements, which were approved. During my time at the medical office and after several conversations with the staff I was welcomed to return, if need so. I was disappointed with the environment within the Upper Keys

Officers that I decided to return.

On December 24, 2014, I prepared and submitted my resignation letter to Lieutenant David McDaniel via FWC email.

Aware that he was on annual leave, I sent him a text messaging advising the same. A few days later after having submitted the email and text to Lieutenant McDaniel, I received a phone call from Captain Beaton, where he advised he was on rumor control. I have my reservations with the Captain and did not say much. I confirmed I was resigning and when my last day was. He voluntarily made the comment “I figured you would be leaving after asking for the days off to go help them, I bet they offered you more money”. I replied “Yes” and along with a combination of other reasons, which I did not offer him at the time. Captain Beaton did call me afterwards requesting me to push my day back allowing

Lieutenant McDaniel time to return from his annual leave and handle the separation paperwork and so forth. On

January 7, 2015 both Captain Beaton and Lieutenant David McDaniel arrived at my residence to retrieve all equipment and assigned patrol truck. Lieutenant McDaniel had a detailed inventory sheet and advised he would go down the list.

Shortly after we started going the list Captain Beaton interrupted the order of the sheet and asked my badges and identifications. Lieutenant McDaniel advised he had not gotten to those on his list but they were readily available, and I handed Captain Beaton a small clear zip lock bag container ID’s, police badges, service pins, and award pins. Lieutenant

McDaniel looked up at the zip lock and took notice of its contents and without hesitation advised that the awarded pins were mine to keep. With one hand in the bag, I observed Capt. Beaton look up at Lieutenant McDaniel attempting to get his attention. It appeared as he did not want me to have them. He never agreed with Lieutenant McDaniel. I noticed his demeanor, and how he did not hesitate to agree, he kept quiet. I immediately became bothered and disappointed by his behavior, and I advised him I didn’t want them knowing I rightfully earned and deserved to keep them just like any

Officer who resigns or retires have the right to keep. After that Captain Beaton, walked the zip lock bag and its contents to his vehicle. After all equipment, uniforms, weapons, citations, and etc. were checked off, I signed off on the checklist and both Captain Beaton and Lieutenant McDaniel departed my residence in both my assigned patrol vehicle and Capt.

Beaton’s vehicle without incident.

It was a bittersweet departure as that last day came and went. A day or two later I received a call from F.W.C. Officer

Christopher Mattson, who advised that he had stopped by Vic’s Auto, a state contracted vendor for F.W.C. to have his assigned F.W.C. patrol truck serviced for its preventative maintenance. Officer Mattson advised that Vic the owner of the auto facility made a comment to him that he could not believe that I became scared after learning about the Internal

Affairs investigation that had been open on me and quit. Officer Mattson advised me that Vic would not say which

F.W.C. Officer(s) made that comment. After learning of such defaming comments being spread about me, I made contact with the Office of the Inspector General for F.W.C.. Over the telephone, I spoke with Sarah Bajoczky, who confirmed that in fact there was an active I.A. investigation on me. Sarah Bajoczky claimed she could not advise me of the nature of the I.A. investigation. She did advise that the I.A. investigation was opened on December 04, 2014, which was assigned to an investigator on December 23, 2014. Following such information, I proceeded to make contact with the private attorneys and PBA for representation. On January 16, 2015 I received an email from Sarah Bajoczky with an attachment of the Subject Notification letter (14-81) that had been generated on January 12, 2015 and mailed out on the 17th of January 2015. All this occurring 6 weeks after the I.A. investigation was opened. The letter was generated 4 days after my last day with the agency???? It wasn’t until February 5, 2015 that F.W.C. Captain Maurice Austin sent me an email with the particulars of the I.A. investigation against me. It wasn’t until this date that I was finally aware of the nature of the complaint and whom had opened the I.A. investigation against me (Captain Rob Beaton). Captain Beaton was aware that I resigned in December of 2014, he knew my last day with the agency, personally came to my home to pick up equipment, and not once acted as a responsible leader and advised me on the I.A. investigation with regards to my resignation and the consequences of leaving while I was being investigated all the meanwhile after I confirmed the

I.A.. Lieutenant McDaniel denied knowing anything about it himself and re assured me that he would’ve known about it as he was my immediate supervisor. I believe that the I.A. investigation was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. I also believe that Captain Beaton purposely and maliciously did not advise me of it to further jeopardize my career and certification. Had I known about the I.A. investigation, I would’ve pulled my resignation and would’ve taken care of it before leaving the agency because I was not even in a hurry to leave the career I loved so much, but then again who

knows what could have occurred.

Again, another revengeful move against me and as if finally getting his wish and having me gone wasn’t enough, Captain

Beaton continued with his inappropriate behavior now involving my husband in his personal vendetta against me. This

individual continued to affect me and now my loved ones! When will this end? Approximately two months ago my

husband advised me that he was approached by two separate F.W.C. Officers on two separate days inquiring if he (my

husband) “hated?” them (the F.W.C. Officers). On one instance, he was approached by an F.W.C. Officer while he was serving court’s subpoena paperwork on duty. Perplexed by the first inquiry my husband learned, through one of the

F.W.C. that after I left the agency, Captain Beaton held an upper keys zone meeting room full of Upper Keys F.W.C. officers, he told the officers that I had left to make more money and for other reasons which he did not go into detail about. Next he advised all the officers that my husband (Jose Costoya) who works for Monroe County Sherriff’s Office in the capacity of a court deputy for the Plantation Key Court House hated? the F.W.C..

All of the aforementioned circumstances has since been causing issues at home between my husband and me. We constantly argue because of all these issues. I feel that Captain Beaton defamed my husband’s character for no apparent reason and has created a hostile work environment. Further, I feel as if it was inappropriate of Captain Beaton to mention my husband’s name in an F.W.C. meeting, which should be better related to our job duties rather than unnecessary chatter. My husband never had any involvement in any of my issues with Captain Beaton nor with the I.A. investigation he opened against me. Dragging him into it all is unacceptable both for his reputation and our marriage. I have paid enough with personal stress and frustration dealing with Captain Beaton and his investigations against me that there is no need to involve me and my loved ones further. Unfortunately, the career I loved and enjoyed was cut short due to this leader. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: House Boat Policy Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 3:30:19 PM

From: Appointments Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 3:10 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: FW: House Boat Policy

See below

From: janea holland [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 1:05 PM To: Appointments Subject: [Spam:***** SpamScore] House Boat Policy

January 28, 2015

After reading the entire chapter 328 titled, “XXXIV Vessels” from the 2014 Florida statutes, I wanted to know why some of the laws weren't enforced. Example: 328.18 Power to conduct investigations states that any law enforcement may make investigations. Chapter under “Sanitation” states that house boats must have a permanent toilet and holding tank for raw sewage that is Coast Guard approved. When have any of the 100 vessels on the Choctawhatchee River and Holmes Creek been inspected and by whom? All I get when I ask questions is the “run around” or “passing the buck.” Pensacola tells me to call Panama City and they tell me to call Tallahassee. The Florida Wildlife Conservation office state that they, “don’t have the funds on the books or the power to inspect of enforce the laws now” That money went somewhere, because since 1972 funds have been set aside or appropriated for the Wildlife Commission to inspect these vessels. After exhausting all other avenues, I want to hear what the Governor has to say concerning these matters.

Thank you, An avid fisherman & outdoor enthusiast Hayward Brock From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Hunting bears Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:57:00 AM

-----Original Message----- From: JAMES BLADE [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 6:13 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Hunting bears

From: JAMES BLADE

County: Hernando

Zip Code: 34606

Phone Number: (352)398-8302

Message Body: I am not in favor of the bear hunting permits. Please consider putting a stop to hunting bears in our state.

Thank you for your service.

R/S James BLADE From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Hunting Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:57:05 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Lowell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:39 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Hunting

From: Jennifer Lowell

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33060

Phone Number: 954-941-1601

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I strongly oppose the Florida black bear hunt proposed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The Commissioners you appointed for the FWC are ignoring facts, responsible wildlife management techniques, and the widespread opposition of your constituents. Instead of allowing the FWC to cater to a small group of trophy hunters, I urge you to listen to the majority of Floridians and champion the continued protection of our distinct, native bear. Please stop the FWC proposal before the final hearing on June 24. This proposal will not reduce conflict with bears. The best available science shows that trophy hunting fails to target "problem" bears who seek out suburban areas and unsecured garbage. Instead, hunters target the bears who will make the most impressive trophy, and those reside far from residential areas. The quota put forth in the FWC proposal—an annual take of 200 bears—is also not supported by science. The most recent population census from 2002 estimated that approximately 2,500 bears were left in Florida, but the FWC has no way of knowing how many bears inhabit the state today. What we do know is that the once "threatened" bear has only repopulated a fraction of its historic range and exists in isolated pockets of habitat. Lastly, and most importantly, the majority of Floridians oppose opening up a bear trophy hunt. A 2015 Remington Research poll found that 61% of Florida voters strongly oppose hunting of the Florida black bear. An additional 75% of the people who have contacted the FWC also oppose the proposal. Our native black bear was once teetering on the brink of extinction, in part due to over-hunting. I urge you to stop the FWC from making the same mistake again. Please maintain the hunting ban for our Florida black bear, and ask the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to instead focus on proven methods of effectively reducing human/bear conflict. Sincerely, Jennifer Lowell From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Identity Theft Date: Monday, January 26, 2015 11:50:40 AM

-----Original Message----- From: William B. Morris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:15 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Identity Theft

From: William B. Morris

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32118

Phone Number: 352-316-4552

Message Body: Sir, This letter has to do with the great state of Florida requiring a social security account number be provided when purchasing a fishing license. I believe that giving my social security number to strangers (I don't believe a security clearance or being bonded is required to issue these licenses). Is a very easy way to have my identity stolen. I ask that you please consider changing this requirement. Thank you for taking the time to read this. William B. Morris From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Immediate Help Needed Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 11:54:21 AM

From: Jeff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 11:50 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Immediate Help Needed

Governor Scott:

In this 11th hour I ask for you to respond in the only reasonable way that you can in order to represent the desire of the vast majority of your constituents, and that is to not allow the black bear slaughter that will ensue if their protection is lifted. I am making this short and sweet because you know the arguments on both sides... but when it comes down to it, the only real issue is whether or not we can kill these magnificent beings and still look at ourselves as compassionate, caring human beings. Most of your constituents believe that the bears have a right to live, and I request... even plead... that you choose to agree with us.

Jeffrey Rosenberg 3601 Sickle Street Orlando, FL 32812 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Impact of fishing closure in Florida federal waters Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 1:11:49 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Richard Fast [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 8:36 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Impact of fishing closure in Florida federal waters

From: Richard Fast

County: Duval

Zip Code: 32224

Phone Number: 5174994222

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I recently sent the following letter to mayor-elect Curry and representative Crenshaw. I would appreciate your assistance in this matter.

6/17/15 Dear Mayor-elect Curry, Duval County is heavily invested in both commercial and recreational fishing in federal waters (outside 3 miles) off our coast. Recently the South Atlantic Marine Fisheries Council (SAMFC), a federal government entity under NOAA, announced that there will be no red snapper fishing season off all coastal federal waters from NC south. This decision is based on poor science and inaccurate data put forth by a small group of individuals having no interest in how it impacts Duval County and the state of Florida. This decision to not have a red snapper fishing season is causing and will continue to cause a significant economic and recreational impact on Duval County.

I need your assistance in getting Governor Scott involved in this issue. Fishing brings billion of dollars of revenue into the state (far exceeding golf) and should be a major concern to our state leadership. Would you please provide me a name and phone number for an individual on the governor's staff that will become involved and work with me on this issue.

Thank you. I look forward to the progress and improvement you will be bringing to our county and city,

Richard Fast Capt. USN (ret) From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Increase funding for Bear Conservation Education and Outreach instead of Allowing Bear Hunt in 2015. Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:56:06 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Shannon Carnevale [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:48 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Increase funding for Bear Conservation Education and Outreach instead of Allowing Bear Hunt in 2015.

From: Shannon Carnevale

County: Polk

Zip Code: 33881

Phone Number: 8635191051

Message Body: Honorable Governor,

I am writing today to encourage you to prohibit hunting of Florida Black Bears until such a time where educational methods have been successful at reducing human/bear conflicts through garbage protection and bear-proofing pet food.

Humans and bears can sustain each other at higher levels without impacting development, economic growth, or human lives. Bears are smart but they are also stubborn and persistent. With improved educational outreach and a goal-oriented program, humans can learn to live with bears.

Please do what you can to prohibit bear hunting at this time. In future, it may be a good management option; however, at present time it seems unnecessary. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Invasive Species Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:14:32 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Samantha [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:04 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Invasive Species

From: Samantha

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33186

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott, My name is Samantha Branca, and I have been born and raised in South Florida all my life. Although I have been learning about the everglades since elementary school, it isn’t until taking an Environmental class in college that I have actually opened my eyes to the issues at hand. You may get thousands of letters and emails writing to you on this issue but you cannot ignore the problems with our environment because, this is not only OUR home, but the home of thousands of plants and animals. If we don’t take care of their ecosystem, then ours is affected for worse. One major problem at hand is the non-normative plants and animals that are either brought or just come to South Florida and mess up our food chains, ecosystems, and are a danger to other animals. One of those invasive species is the purple swamphen, getting its name from its plum color. Originally they were brought to the Pembroke Pines area in Miami to be a part of the Zoo’s exhibit, but they were released in the aftermath of hurricane Andrew in 1992. At that time there was less than ten, now from not being captured there are many, staying close to wetlands. Their colonies usually consist of 50 or more, since there has been plenty of time to grow in numbers. Although they do not eat other animals, they are aggressive towards others, even humans, and amongst their own. Capturing them is extremely difficult then, since they will fight back, but it is necessary. We need to hire pest control workers to capture them humanly and bring them back to their natural habitat, Africa, New Zealand, and/or Australia. The faster we do this, the faster our ecosystem will return to its normal standings. The ignoring of this issue has been going on for far too long, if we don’t stop them from breeding and living here in Florida now, it’ll never get done.

Thank you for taking your time to read this, Samantha Branca From: Governor Rick Scott To: Scheduling Requests; FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Invitation Date: Monday, June 22, 2015 10:21:23 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Bertie Higgins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 5:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Invitation

From: Bertie Higgins

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 34689

Phone Number: (727) 403-1051

Message Body: Hello, Governor Scott, My name is Bertie Higgins and I have been a recording artist for several years. Perhaps you will remember me from my first platinum hit record, "Key Largo". I was born and raised in Tarpon Springs, FL and a great deal of my writing and recording has been inspired by my wonderful home state. I am being inducted into the Florida Music Hall of Fame along with Tom Petty, Julio Iglesias andThe Bellamy Brothers just to name a few. Burt Reynolds and Jimmy Buffett have been invited to appear as presenters. This takes place on January 23-24 at the Bergeron Arena, 4271 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314 and I would like to invite you to attend. That would be just great! Many successful musicians come from Florida and this is a wonderful way to recognize them.

The second reason for this email concerns Ralph Heath with the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary at Indian Shores, FL, the largest sanctuary of it's kind in the United States. He is a dear friend of mine and I have done many benefit concerts over the years to help support the Sanctuary in difficult times. In fact, Mr. Heath and I have made boat trips together to rescue birds on the islands around St. Petersburg. These birds were often tangled in fishing line and hooks and were left to starve to death hanging from the mangrove trees. Well, recently the Florida fish and Wildlife issued a citation (one of several) to Mr. Heath and the Sanctuary for caring for badly injured and sick birds at his residence which was converted to a bird hospital over forty years ago. It is often that the local police are the ones who deliver incapacitated birds to the Sanctuary all hours of the day and night looking for help. Here is a wonderful man who has given his very valuable beach front proper! ty to make a home for native Florida birds and I believe he is being ill-treated. The Florida Fish and Wildlife have also approached Mr. Heath to assist in bird die-offs and oil spills and it seems that we have a double standard going on here. I am asking you to please look at this situation and see what you can do to help the Sanctuary and try to straighten this out. In my opinion, along with many others, Mr. Heath is a Florida hero and should be treated like one. Thank you so much, Governor Scott. My very best to you, Bertie Higgins

If you want more information about us, please go to: www.seabirdsanctuary.com and: www.bertiehiggins.com (or place my name in Youtube.com)

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: It is important NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:11:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Linda Johnston [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: It is important NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list.

From: Linda Johnston

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 27975

Phone Number:

Message Body: It is important NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list, it's foothold remains tenuous. Do not remove any of the threatened species off the list. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Keep Florida"s Panthers on ESA Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:37:51 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Cherish Yuke [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:36 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Keep Florida's Panthers on ESA

From: Cherish Yuke

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 99710

Phone Number:

Message Body: Hello, I do not live in your state, but I am writing in hopes that you will keep panthers on the ESA. Thank you... From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Keep Wild Creatures Safe! Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:14:40 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Dolly Graziani [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:07 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Keep Wild Creatures Safe!

From: Dolly Graziani

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32503

Phone Number: 850-994-9030

Message Body: Please keep God's wild creatures safe! Don't take them off the endangered list. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Keep the Panthers on the endangered list Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:23:16 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Oscar Steele [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 4:35 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Keep the Panthers on the endangered list

From: Oscar Steele

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 75019

Phone Number: 9728988993

Message Body: Governor Scott,

While I do not reside in your beautiful state I have visited many times friends and family who have, did or do. One thing that sets your fair state apart is the beautiful scenery both inland and waterfront. The main plus for Florida is the beautiful wildlife and natural habitat that remains intact. Please consider your continued support on behalf of the Panthers that are indigenous to your state. In a world where daily complete species of animals, mammals, vegetation etc go extinct due to humans leaving their mark on the planet please do not allow for such a beautiful majestic animal like the Panther be extinguished do to indifference. Keep the Florida Panther on the endangered species list; let's not lose another. A fan of the Florida Panther from Texas. Respectfully, Ms Oscar Steele From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Killing Florida"s Wildlife Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 11:05:05 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ellen Dozier [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:06 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Killing Florida's Wildlife

From: Ellen Dozier

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32952

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor,

Please direct your FWC Commissioners to use brains not bullets to manage Florida's precious wildlife.

Thanks. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Killing of bears and panthers Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 9:51:18 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Alan and Lajeanne Leveton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 9:35 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Killing of bears and panthers

From: Alan and Lajeanne Leveton

County: Clay

Zip Code: 32003

Phone Number: 9042692332

Message Body: Sir: please do not hand this state over to the developers. Please do not help destroy what little is left of the natural beauty and wildlife that made this state unique. People CAN learn to co-exist with wildlife: it is done daily in Alaska, Colorado, and other such states. Bear proof garbage cans may be made mandatory and lowered in price; and newcomers to the state can be educated in how to co-exist safely with wildlife. The planting of new developments in the middle of bear territory is the cause of the recent clashes between uneducated newcomers and bears....with foresight this could have all been avoided. Give the Florida Wildlife people the mandate to TEACH newcomers as well as their current mandate of killing wildlife! Thank you for your attention, Mr and Mrs Alan Leveton aleveton@bellsouth net From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Killing our wildlife Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:14:53 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Tracy Perez [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 5:55 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Killing our wildlife

From: Tracy Perez

County: Collier

Zip Code: 34117

Phone Number: 2392851797

Message Body: I have lost all respect for everyone involved in passing the bill that says it is okay to hunt the Black Bear in FL If we protected their natural food source and quit building homes when 1000's are sitting empty there wouldn't be any nuisance calls . If you can't protect the wildlife why should I have faith you can protect the people of Florida? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Killing the Bears in Central Florida. Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:49:25 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Michael Williamson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:44 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Killing the Bears in Central Florida.

From: Michael Williamson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 25302

Phone Number: 321-460-6696

Message Body: Dear Governor: Although I am now in WV, and not FL, I lived in Florida from 1959 until late 2012; and plan to return soon. I am intimately familiar with the Wekiva area, and its Bear situation. We have encroached on the bears, fed them in our back yards, and basically taught them to come onto "private property". I am all for hunting. This proposed hunt on bears is a far, far cry from real hunting. Please put a stop to it. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: King Cobra loose in West Orlando Date: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:20:53 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Imke Casey [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 8:51 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: King Cobra loose in West Orlando

From: Imke Casey

County: Lake

Zip Code: 34714

Phone Number: 3525160448

Message Body: Governor, thank you for your services to all Floridians. While I know that you have everybodies safety in mind, I do not understand why we give permits to private individuals to keep dangerous, non-native animals. As the news reports, there is an 8 foot king cobra loose in West Orlando. When will we stop giving out permits for animals like that to private people? This is irresponsible!! Here is the news article http://goo.gl/w4pOgY From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: King Cobra on the Loose Date: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:50:39 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Mark Goss [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:24 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: King Cobra on the Loose

From: Mark Goss

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34952

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor,

Snakes are good for the environment. I kinda like them actually, but I haven't and will not ever own one. they belong outside. My point it that Florida has to put a stop to Dangerous Snakes like this being sold or kept. Idon't care if he is a celeb. NO WAY does a highly poisonous Snake ought to be in the hands of ANYONE in this state.. when the handlers coral this snake, DON'T Euthanize it. either get it to a zoo or deport it back to Egypt or Africa or wherever it's native location is. we have enough problems with the ones in the everglades I hope you take my view on this subject seriously. put and end to putting Florida's citizens in Danger and harm's way. WE THE PEOPLE have enough problems with the Nazi Gestapo police murdering our Residents. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Knight"s Trail Gun Range Bill Chamberlain 941-518-9300 Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:00:48 AM Attachments: Unconstitutional Official Acts.pdf

From: Bill Chamberlain [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 10:29 PM To: Scott, Rick; Wiley, Nick; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Fwd: Knight's Trail Gun Range Bill Chamberlain 941-518-9300

To Governor Rick Scott's office, To the FL F-W-C staffing To Carolyn Brown and Sarasota County government:

Below is the email that I sent to Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio for district-4 where Knight's Trail Gun Range is located. I believe I articulated my feelings well to him. I was in Tallahassee today. My day started at 4AM and it will conclude when I finish this email to all of you. Given my experience with John Weatherholt and a complete lack of communication on his part since August 3, 2014..I took it upon myself to ask to speak with Carolyn Brown. Then I made an appearance in person again and the motis operandi or common denominator always seems to be how busy everyone is. My experience today at FWC's offices in Tallahassee I can only describe to you as an EPIC FAILURE. The girl at the reception desk was not only rude to me after telling her I went there to see specific people(namely Diane or Andy) but then she turned up the music and turned her back on me. When I suggested to her that I could always speak to Mr. Wiley's staff members if Diane or Andy weren't available I was shouted at and told that "nobody gets to see anyone around here without an appointment" Even when they drive 4.5 hours from Bradenton FL I retorted back to her? Carolyn's assistant Jody was at least nicer, but I can honestly say I had the same experience where people are UNAPPROACHABLE. I find that a disturbing trend in people who supposedly are in these positions to help us, especially when previous meetings at the Lakeland FL field office went the way they did for me. Then I was left to sit in their 8X8 "interrogation room"...seriously all it needed was the halogen flood lights in there! After she turned up the music, I played this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0 on my Galaxy S4! I thought she'd break the glass on that little sliding window that was there! Truthfully I didn't realize it would drown out what she was playing in that small room to be honest. Turned all the way up that little phone of mine really rocks! Eventually one of the "henchmen" came out and began lecturing me about how "we just do as we're instructed to do" and the usual BLAME GAME where it's always someone else's fault(reasoning) Initially he came on pretty strong(like I was wanted for capital murders in 4 states or something) Thus "interrogation room" We went outside and I assured him after doing 20 rounds last Thursday and watching American Sniper at IMAX theater in St Pete Muvico on Sunday that my seratonin levels were back up to good levels again. He never took a breath I don't think, and I had a hard time saying much of ANYTHING to him while he was there. I don't believe I should be restricted and as I said at the Governor's office today, it still feels like I'm being singled out. I'd like everyone of you to think of what your favorite hobby is(mine happens to be shooting sports and cooking) and then imagine me in one of these positions of power and telling you(because I can) that you can no longer do whatever activity it is and giving you some kind of crap about "standard operating proceedure" or SOP. As I said to the case worker May today, and also to the henchman at F-W-C prior to that- next it will be we can only do(enter activity here) on Wednesdays Because(SOP says so!) As I have stated to Mr. Maio, perhaps I take the United States Constitution a lot more serious than those who have taken an oath and been sworn to uphold it and the values it stands for? The constitution doesn't come with footnotes or "subject to" clauses anywhere and I've read that book cover to cover a lot more than most of you I'm afraid. Then there are quotes by framers of it like Jefferson stating things like: "no free men shall be debarred the use of arms" but we're not FREE MEN anymore, are we? The United States Constitution was written to prevent us from experiencing what I have gone through since August 14, 2014. Think about that for a moment here! As I said earlier today, a Wednesday timeline does meet my needs(I requested mornings because of how hot it gets in June-0ctober and they said afternoons instead) and why they're making me wait until February 11th isn't making me jumping with joy either. While I can look at a Wednesday timeline, there's still a part of me who feels like my basic rights are being trampled on in all of this stuff. As I have stated previously, there is too much drama and that place is a zoo on weekends and for that reason alone Sat/Sun are out for me. That only leaves Wed-Friday anyway. Suppose I sold my existing Barrett Rifle and bought one of their newer model M-107's with the QDL-Suppressor? Does that mean I'm going to give everyone a hard time that comes there with say a 300-WIN MAG? Yelling at them to keep it down? Of course not! I go there to pull the trigger and hear it go BANG! If anyone else has problems with that...they can go shoot paintball guns or go bowling for all I care. That's the kind of crap I go through at Manatee range in Myakka City right now! Knights Trail is the only other facility I can go to within a 50 mile radius of here, and the other one(Shooters World) in Tampa is an indoor 100 yard range. One of the other reasons I'm seriously considering it(QDL Suppressor) because of just how limited this has made my other choices. Sure, I could always drive 3 hours one way over to PortMalabar in Palm Bay FL just to shoot my gun for an hour-right? Once again, I'm really disappointed in the reception I got from F-W-C today in light of their track record with me and John Weatherholt. The underlying language in our conversations with Jim Wormley and Sarasota County seem to be "OUR WAY OR THE HIGHWAY" with time frames and why they're still making me wait right now? F-W-C in one breath tells me things like "it's out of our control" but yet they write the S-O-P that has changed my whole experience as I've known for 6.5 years and when that excuse doesn't pan out then it's "we're just doing out jobs and it's Rick Scott's fault for making us do it" Go complain to his office and leave us alone???? There seemed to be a great deal of transparency today at F-W-C talking out of both sides of their mouth and also not allowing me to speak to the right channels there within their agency to address my specific concerns about these things. That I find unacceptable behavior from an agency who's mission statement would have me believe otherwise and one who welcomes public input(subject to their terms and conditions and interrogatories of course!) Bill Chamberlain

------Forwarded Message ------Subject:Knight's Trail Gun Range Bill Chamberlain 941-518-9300 Date:Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:37:43 -0500 From:Bill Chamberlain To:[email protected]

Mr. Alan Maio Sarasota County Commissioner, District-4

Alan,

I have been shooting my Barrett 50 Caliber rifle for 6.5 years at this facility. On August 3, 2014 I was turned away and not allowed to shoot there any longer citing F-W-C Rules to me. I called Tallahassee(where I will be tomorrow) and they in turn had a John Weatherholt (863-648-3200) contact me from their field office on Drane Field Road in Lakeland, FL. The next day I drove there and had a 45 minute conversation in which he promised to have communications with Carolyn Brown and get back to me. During the next 3-4 months he blew me off-TWICE and never once did he call me for any reason. More recently I called Carolyn Brown's office in Sarasota asking to speak with her about this. I was met with similar tactics by her assistant Jodi and then went down the next day(in person) on Ringling Blvd to let them know I was serious about the issue and once again(this time demanding to speak to Carolyn) Several days elapsed, and I was called by Jim Wormley(941-281-5055) one of their assistants. In my conversations with both agencies, I had expressed that I felt I was entitled to shoot my gun much like anyone else who goes there. I showed them the last target I shot last July(17 shots) all of which were in the 3" center of the target on my phone that day with Jodi there. I said to her that this is a precision rifle, and it's not like we've got it mounted to a tripod and have it aimed at 67 degrees trying to hit a windshield in the parking lot at Sarasota Square Mall! I went on to argue that if my shots were in the center of the target chances are they would be in the center of the burm as well, I realize we're talking about COMMON SENSE here, but still. My request was that I would like to shoot there on Wednesdays from 9AM-12NOON because that place is a zoo on the weekends anyway. My only other option is shooting at Manatee Gun Range in Myakka City which is a zoo everyday they're open which is only Thurs-Sunday. In fact John Weatherholt from FWC even suggested to me that he has "been there, done that, and got the T-Shirt" as well. He spoke to me as if he were on my side even! Unfortunately he had one hell of a way of proving it to me. After 4 calls to him and a visit to his office in person, I was the one who made all the calls-for the record.

After several exchanges of calls with Jim Wormley, he called me back and it was determined that I could shoot my gun there on Wednesday's but from 1-4PM rather than the 9A-12P window I had asked for. While it isn't bad now, from June-October this time frame would be brutal for me. By 12-noon, you're ready to go home, trust me from experience. To be truthful with you, I shoot probably twice a month 15-20 rounds for therapy and a Wednesday time frame for me actually meets my needs just fine. All except for the 1-4PM window, as well as the fact that they won't allow me to do it until February 11th(wed) I think if I didn't have those parameters thrown at me, it wouldn't feel as though it was THEIR WAY OR THE HIGHWAY- right now at least.

I just read the United States second amendment(you know-the one all of these guys take an oath and are sworn to uphold..that one!) It says in there(among other things) that my fundamental right to shoot SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. I wasn't aware the United States Constitution came with footnotes or subject to clauses? Subject to F-W-C and Sarasota County's discretion? Which days I can shoot-and which hours??? SERIOUSLY! While I don't really wish to jeopardize the fact that Jim Wormley and Carolyn Brown were at least willing to compromise with me, it's their "terms and conditions" that frankly piss me off. For that reason, I suppose it rubs me the wrong way perhaps more than anything else. For that reason, I'm heading out at dark thirty tomorrow morning on the campaign trail(US-19) up to Tallahassee and some heads are probably going to roll at F-W-C and more than likely Rick Scott's office as well. The fact remains that I seem to take the United States Constitution a lot more seriously than they have been since last August 3, 2014.

Jim Wormley also suggested to me that Knight's Trail trap and skeet club(to the left of the range) was contemplating an expansion of their area. He also alluded to the fact that John Weatherholt from the F-W-C was in fact a big part of their "feasibility study" one that at least suggested they would in some way, shape or form have people shooting at sporting clays BEHIND A RIFLE RANGE!!! I may not be the brightest star in the sky, but for an agency who preaches and advocates S-A-F-E-T-Y to me, I would say at the very least they're huge hypocrites(I have other names for them now, TRUST ME!) That goes for agencies like F-W-C who continually chip away at what is supposedly a fundamental and guaranteed(inaliable) right, meaning ONE I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE TO FIGHT FOR AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN!

As the County Commissioner for this district, I am writing this email to you under protest right now, largely because of what has happened to me and the way I have been subsequently treated by these governing bodies since August 3, 2014. I feel I have been more than patient and have gone to great lengths in seeking a resolve. I don't believe there should be ANY restrictions, and I feel strongly there should be an injunction placed against these illegal actions of theirs and my basic right to shoot my rifle should be restored at once and without hesitation. That's of course what the founding fathers intended this document to be, and it was to safeguard against the very types of actions which have been taken against me since August 3, 2014! ORIGINAL INTENTION: This is how these basic rights need to be interpreted, not with SUBJECT TO CLAUSES/FOOTNOTES! It's also what the attached document which is taken directly from the United States Supreme Court would suggest as well. People like Jim Wormley and Carolyn Brown need a better education if they are to hold positions of power in this capacity. I'm more than likely going to leave a copy of the pocket constitution guide for them some day when I am in that vicinity again with many founding fathers phrases highlighted just to refresh their memories in American history. They're in dire need of summer school right now!

Sincerely,

Bill Chamberlain

http://www.vangopainting.net

PS} Nick Wiley walked right past me today sitting in the reception area, and that rudey poo sitting behind the desk not once made any sort of an effort to notify him that I had asked to speak to him or his staff. That was before anyone came out to talk with me- for the record.

Unconstitutional Official Acts that are performed within the line of duty: 16 Am Jur 2d, Sec177 late 2d, Sec 256:

The general misconception is that any statute passed by legislators bearing the appearance of law constitutes the law of the land. The United States Constitution is in fact the supreme law of the land, and any statutes, to be valid, must be in agreement. It is impossible for both the U.S. Constitution and a law violating it to be valid. One of them must prevail. This is succinctly states as follows:

The General rule is that an unconstitutional statute, though having the form and name of law is in reality now law, but it wholly void and ineffective for any purpose. Since unconstitutionality dates from the time of it’s enactment and not merely from the date of the decision so branding it. An unconstitutional law in legal contemplation is as inoperative as if it had never been passed. Such a statute leaves the question that it purports to settle just as it would be had the statute not been enacted.

Since an unconstitutional law is void, the general principle follows that it imposes no duties, confers no rights, bestows no power or authority on anyone, affords no protection and justifies no acts performed under it.

A void act cannot be legally consistent with a valid one. An unconstitutional law cannot operate to supercede any existing valid law. Indeed, insofar as a statute runs counter to the fundamental law of the land, it is superceded thereby. No one is bound to obey a law that is unconstitutional and no courts are bound to enforce it. Strictly speaking, an unconstitutional statute is not a “law” and should not be called a “law” even if it is sustained by a court, for a finding that a statute or other official act is constitutional does not make it so, or confer any authority to anyone in which to enforce such an illegal action.

All citizens and legal residents of the United States, by their presence on the territory of the United States, are subject to the militia duty, the duty of the social compact that creates society, which requires that each, alone and in concert with others, not only obey the Constitution and constitutional official acts, but help enforce them, if necessary, at the risk of one’s own life.

Any unconstitutional act of an official will at least be a violation of the oath of that official to execute the duties of his office, and therefore grounds for his removal from office. No official immunity or privileges of rank or of position survive the commission of unlawful acts. If it violates the rights of individuals, it is also likely to be a crime, and the militia duty obligates anyone aware of such a violation to investigate it, gather evidence for a prosecution, make and arrest and if necessary seek an indictment from a grand jury, and if one is obtained, prosecute the offender in a court of law. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: LIFETIME LICENSE Date: Monday, January 05, 2015 11:13:45 AM

-----Original Message----- From: TY COBB [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2015 1:33 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: LIFETIME LICENSE

From: TY COBB

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33777

Phone Number: 7274009190

Message Body: Hi Governor, I just saw on Myfwc.com you had a special offer for the lifetime license for residents.

I unfortunately did not get an email, and saw the promotion too late. my question for you, is this a yearly promotion?

I work a full time job, have for 4 years, and every penny helps. That great deal was too good to be true and I cant believe I missed it.

I know and am aware that the money received for licenses is reused in protecting and helping our natural resources.

But honestly $1000 is out of my budget.

I was born and raised in Pinellas. I look forwards to hearing from you whether by Email or telephone.

On a side note, I would like to thank you for your continued service, As Governor of our great State. The hard work you put in, the barriers you break down, and the commitment to your Job and our State.

Thanks you Gov. Rick Scott.

Thanks again, Ty Cobb From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Let the Bears Live Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 8:22:25 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Sierra Club [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Betsy Smith Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 9:15 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Let the Bears Live

Apr 23, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Betsy Smith 118 Razorback Rd Crawfordville, FL 32327-1449 (850) 926-7865 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Subject: FW: Licenses and Permits Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 3:06:12 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Karen Hood [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 1:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Licenses and Permits

From: Karen Hood

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32806

Phone Number: 407-854-7002

Message Body: Do you think Governor Scott will lower the price of the lifetime Sportsman license for under 21 persons again? If so when do you think it will happen? I am interested in acquiring a Lifetime Sportsman License for my 16 year old son but of course would like to purchase it at the reduced price. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "HSMV-Corr"; FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Licenses, fees, regulations as they pertain to the Military Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 12:19:15 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Paul Stepler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 4:16 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Licenses, fees, regulations as they pertain to the Military

From: Paul Stepler

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33186

Phone Number:

Message Body: To the Honorable Governor and Staff:

I am writing in concern to a recent series of events that happened to me, as I am a little frustrated with some regulations.

I serve in the Active Duty Coast Guard and resided in the great state of Florida for the last four years. This past summer, I transferred out of state for one year on active duty orders. This winter I received a jury duty summons, and replied appropriately that I was unable to participate. At this time it was brought to my attention that I needed to update the address on my FL driver's license, so I paid the fee to make my license legal and reflect my new address.

I am back in FL on leave, and was trying to renew my resident recreational fishing license (so that I would not get fined for not having one) and I came to find out that because of the address change described above, I can no longer get a resident license. However, I was told I could go to the tax collector's office and get the military gold license.

I am a little confused because the DMV and FWC regulations seem to be at odds with one another. Unless I am permitted a military exemption from the address change on my driver's license (which was not made explicitly known to me), I will have to change my address again this summer (and also pay the fee a second time this year) to update my address again. When I have to renew my resident fishing license next year, I will again need to build the time in to make a trip to the tax collector's office since I am ineligible for the resident license (even though I am still considered a resident of this state for tax purposes and my driver's license).

This is all kind of an inconvenience. I had wanted to keep my residency in this great state, but if it continues to be a burden to keep my credentials up to date, I will reconsider.

Maybe somebody on your staff can explain what needs to be done for me or why the whole process is such a pain. With modern technology, this sort of stuff should become easier to navigate and less costly. Why do I feel like this is not the case?

I also do not feel it is right that I need to waste my leave time standing at the tax collector's to get a residential license which I thought I was eligible for anyway by maintaining residency. Why can I not get the military fishing license online? Lastly, by making it inconvenient and financially costly to adhere to all the state's rules and regulations, you encourage people to find loopholes and incentivize behaviors that are not in line with laws and regulations.

Thank you for your time. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Lifetime Hunting Licenses Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 9:47:04 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Brady Gaughan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 9:34 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Lifetime Hunting Licenses

From: Brady Gaughan

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32901

Phone Number: 321-427-0211

Message Body: Offering discounted lifetime licenses for young anglers and hunters in December 2014 was a great idea. Unfortunately it occurred around the Christmas holiday when many families have a strong financial burden. I would like to see it come back again at a different time than the holidays. Maybe near Father's day?

Thank you for your consideration, Brady Gaughan Melbourne, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Lifetime Sportsman License Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 10:45:34 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Kim Perron [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 10:38 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Lifetime Sportsman License

From: Kim Perron

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33412

Phone Number: 5617341707

Message Body: Hello Governor Scott,

I was wondering if you would be reducing the cost of the Lifetime Sportsman License again this year. I have a 17 y/o boy who would love to get the license for Christmas, but I just don't think we can afford it at over $1,000. I think this was a terrific program for young adults last year. Unfortunately we missed it in 2014 as he has only recently shown an interest in hunting. Hoping you will consider this worthy program again to keep our boys (and girls) occupied and out of trouble. Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Lifetime youth hunting/fishing license Date: Monday, March 16, 2015 1:49:48 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Michelle Gray [mailto:gray1819@bellsouth net] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 1:46 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Lifetime youth hunting/fishing license

From: Michelle Gray

County: Santa Rosa

Zip Code: 32565

Phone Number: 850-994-5619

Message Body: Good afternoon Governor Scott, I am writing you I regards to the promotion that you approved at the end of 2014 regarding the lifetime youth license. We would love to have purchased one for our son who is 13. He loves to hunt and fish. We found out about this program too late then on top of it I lost a very close member of my family! So theend of the year went quick and in a blur. My reason for writing to you is to say thank you for investing in our next generation and to see if you willbe allowing this again? We are most definitely interested in purchasing one if so. Thank you for your time! Sincerely, Michelle Gray From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Loss of our recreational water Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:25:44 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jerry Newton [mailto:jnewton6@tampabay rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 8:20 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Loss of our recreational water

From: Jerry Newton

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33785

Phone Number: 7274185760

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

The final rule for Manatee slow speed zones in Western Pinellas county issued by the FWC commissioners on June 24 is about to be implemented. I am writing to you as a boater, a grandparent and a waterfront property owner.

The new restrictions should not be implemented because the data presented to the public, press and local government leaders was both misleading and outdated. The threat to the Manatee population by boating activity in Pinellas county was overstated. The FWC staff had 2013 and 2014 data on local boating deaths to manatees but omitted it in local presentations in Pinellas county. It was very low: only one death in 2013 and two in 2014 through September. Also the data FWC presented from aerial studies was four to six years old and outdated. Furthermore, data about the increasing size of the total manatee population was omitted. Current actions of the US Fish and Wildlife Service to reevaluate the endangered status of the manatee were not even presented.

This final rule for Pinellas county should be delayed and revisited using updated data on Pinellas county that includes accurate transient population counts, accurate mapping of manatee food sources i.e. seagrass beds, and a behavioral study on how manatees react to boats.

I purchased a home on the water so that my grandchildren can enjoy healthy protected water recreation in my back yard and within sight and easy access. It is no one's right to take that away from me and my family BASED ON PERSONAL INTERESTS. Most people that pushed for the restrictions were only interested in stopping boat wakes... not protecting manatees! AGAIN, MORE AND MORE RULES THAT TAKE AWAY OUR RIGHTS IS NOT THE ANSWER TO EVERYONE'S PERSONAL AGENDAS!

I trust you will do the right thing!

Regards,

Jerry Newton From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Manatee Protection in Palm Beach County Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:37:36 AM

From: Jeff Fisher [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 6:07 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Manatee Protection in Palm Beach County

Governor Scott,

Below is the text from a letter sent to the FWC, and now copied to you office as suggested by the Save-The-Manatee organizations: Jeffrey Fisher Colonial Club Condo Sec 2 - President - contact info included in letter

Major Richard MooreFlorida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement620 S. Meridian St.Tallahassee, Fl 32399March 28, 2015 Jeffrey P Fisher17 Colonial Club Dr. #203 Boynton Beach, Fl [email protected] Re: Manatee Protection Rule – Palm Beach County – Boynton BeachEnc: Sandisk SD Card with photos and videos Major R. Moore, I am writing to you on behalf on many of the residents and guests along the Intracoastal Waterway in Boynton Beach in Palm Beach County; specifically south of the Woolbright Road Bridge and north of the bridge at George Washington Rd in Delray Beach. I came across your name while researching Manatee Protection Rules in the State of Florida and the procedure for amending said Rules. Included with this letter you find a Sandisk SD Card containing photographs and videos to substantiate the context of the letter. And I will apologize in advance if this issue and concern is already being addressed by the FWC under different actions. We, the aforementioned residents, are concerned about the lack of Manatee Protection in one of the narrowest sections of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Florida. Many of us, including myself and most likely yourself, have travelled and observed the beautiful waterway, and its natural flora and fauna, between Amelia Island and Port Everglades. The section between Lake Worth and the Boca Lagoon is actually a canal; and some of the narrowest navigation along the entire Florida Waterway. The area is a combination of waterfront homes/condos, marinas, and many natural inlets and parklands. One very notable area, and a popular Manatee observing area, is Jaycee Park in Boynton Beach; and in the middle of the area I described. The photos and videos included were all provided by local residents and feature a) Manatee life along Jaycee Park and the seawall at Colonial Club, b) photos that highlight the length and width of the Waterway in the same area, and c) just a few samples of the level of high-speed boating activity in the same area. I also have emails from residents and visitors citing specific dates and times that they observed near-misses between the protected Manatees and boats in this area. What is difficult to comprehend is that the lake and lagoon at each end of the canal are protected wildlife areas with enforced Manatee no-wake zones. So we question, how to these sea cows migrate and travel through the canal, between the protected zones, without FWC consideration and protection? I have been told by pleasure boaters, and rode with several, that the area between George Bush bridge and Woolbright Bridge is the best place to “open up the throttle” since the areas on both side are Manatee no-wake zones. We often observe the pleasure craft and deep- water fishing boats traveling through this area at full speed and 3 or 4 abreast; encroaching on both side the canal and outside the center channel. This is especially true when a larger, slow-moving boat (such as a barge/tug, yacht, or the Lady Atlantic) is moving through the center channel. Many of the Manatees you will see in the photos and videos included appear to have propeller marks on their backs and tails. And while we have no recorded observation of a Manatee killed in this immediate area, we do not want to have such an incident in the future. If not already under consideration, we would strongly encourage your Commission to review the area and consider a Manatee Protection Area in Boynton Beach. In fact, we believe that Manatees should be protected the entire length of the Waterway in Palm Beach County; as was apparently addressed or in process, in Broward County to our south. My contact information, including phone and email, is included in the header of this letter. I look forward to your response on this important conservation issue and concern. Most respectfully, Jeffrey FisherMarch 28, 2015

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Subject: FW: Military Sportsman"s Hunting Licence requirements Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 3:41:51 PM

-----Original Message----- From: William Schmit [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 6:42 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Military Sportsman's Hunting Licence requirements

From: William Schmit

County: Collier

Zip Code: 34117

Phone Number: 2393529497

Message Body: Hello Gov. Scott,

I am sending you a copy of an email I sent the commissioners of FWC. Please look it over and make them change this rule. If you care about all of our veterans, you will make them change the requirements for the license.

Thank you, Bill Schmit

I am writing all of you to express my thoughts about the Military Sportsman's license. I really think that you all made this VERY unfair to veterans of the military that do not have the ability to get one of the cards (red or blue) that are required for the license. This should be available to anyone who has an honorably discharged DD214 form. Only current active duty military members or people that had at least 20 years in the service can even get these cards. So I guess what you are saying is that my 10 years of building nuke bombs and training reserve units to do it for this country is not good enough for you? This kind of rule making just reinforces the fact that the people in this government are NOT in the corner of our veterans, only a select few. My guess is that none of you were in the military. If you were, you might understand that we all signed up for service, not just a select few.

Please rethink this rule and allow all honorably discharged veterans to get this license. It will show where your morals really are.>

Sincerely, William Schmit From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Missing your boys off east coast! Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:00:43 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Bob Bullard [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 7:20 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Missing your boys off east coast!

From: Bob Bullard

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32359

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governer Scott I would like to drawn your attention to two fourteen year old boys missing off your east coast now for several days ! Hopes are certainly decreasing for survival chances! Governer I have offshore fished for almost forty years and I have seen so many needless deaths in Gulf of Mexico and only for lack of proper equipment! There are several means of communication via satellite available to fisherman now and not expensive to own or operate. EPID which transmits vessel location Delorme InReach satellite communications which allows user to text and has SOS to locate vessel very inexpensive to own and operate. Governer it's my belief that if a vessel is going to operate in Florida offshore waters they should be required to carry a satellite communications device capable of tracking there vessel in emergency situations. If you look at just this reque cost it will open your eyes to just how much these reques cost you tax payers! I also believe that the majority of boaters are unaware of this type of life saving equipment that is available to save there lives Governer I urge you to PLEASE look into this very unfortunate loss of live !

Sincerely Bob Bullard Gulf Coast Fishing and Charters From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Ms. Victoria Halley -Courtesy Letter or Letter of Recognition Date: Friday, May 29, 2015 1:50:44 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Ms. Victoria Halley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 12:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Ms. Victoria Halley -Courtesy Letter or Letter of Recognition

Requestor Name: Ms. Victoria Halley Requestor Email: [email protected] Requestor Address: 3151 Hyde Park Drive City: Clearwater State: Florida Zip Code: 33761 Phone: 7277876001 Type of Letter: Other Recipient Name: Victoria Halley Mailing Address for the Request: Victoria Halley City: Clearwater State: Fl. Zip Code: 33761 Event Date: 2015-06-24 Is this for a Publication? No If so, Deadline of Publication: Retirement Ceremony Date (If Different Than Retirement Date):

Additional Information: Dear Governor Scott, Please STOP the Florida Wildlife Commission from allowing a Black Bear hunt on their final vote on 6/24/15. As you should know 75% of Floridians, who contacted the FWC opposed this bear hunt. What we do need them to do is to provide Birth control for the coyotes that are killing small domestic animals and humans all over our state. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: My Florida and Wildlife Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 11:31:01 AM

From: Lindsey Anderson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 10:09 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: My Florida and Wildlife

Dear Governor Scott,

I love Florida. I am a 5th generation Native Floridian and love everything about my State. The beach, the sunshine, the diversity of plants and vegetation and I also love our wildlife. Our many types of birds, sea life and especially those found in the woods like our deer, panther, bobcats and of course our black bear.

I was truly shocked when I read last week that after 20 years, you are reinstating the hunting of black bear. I of course don’t like any animal to be killed for sport or otherwise. But to kill a bear who may be in the wrong place at the wrong time seems ridiculous and sad to me. Please consider these thoughts:

1. I would ask that an official count of black bears be taken. This is something that has never been done. Shouldn't we be protecting our bears? 2. This is not a popular decision for your government. At the most recent Tallahassee meeting 75% of the attendees were against the killings. Why was there a unanimous FWC vote in favor of hunting if the majority of Florida is against it? 3. We, as Florida residents, would like solutions. We need better eduction programs for residents like how to dispose of their trash properly so that bears will not be attracted to the area. 4. In the worst case scenario, can’t the bears be darted and relocated? Why should they be killed? This is their state and land. They’re just living the way their maker created them.

I truly hope you will find a solution other than killing of our black bears.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Lindsey Anderson Santa Rosa Beach, FL

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:45:56 PM

-----Original Message----- From: WEBER Ben [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:44 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list

From: WEBER Ben

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 78000

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott,

Should you receive many similar message ? It's obvious, because all global causes are supporting by people. I will not say how is it critical to protect FLORIDA PANTHERS because you have to know, it obvious. If you stop protect these pantheres, they will probably not died in few secondes but they are going. Moreover, another species of Panthers are going to die because Humain is living. Don't think about particular species, even if Florida Panthers are in danger, but you should think about global species

What will happen when one, two, five species of Panthers are going to disappear ? We will always have these Florida Panthers !

Remember, all species in world are in danger because Humain is living here... How many time it will take for Humain to kill enough Florida Panthers before you decide to add them again on the federal endangered species list ? 6 months maybe 8 ?

CONTINUE TO PROTECT OUR FLORIDA PANTHERS !

Keep them on the FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST!! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: New Poll Shows Florida Voters Statewide Strongly Oppose a Black Bear Trophy Hunt Date: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 9:18:13 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Robert Rutkowski [mailto:r_e_rutkowski@att net] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 12:57 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: New Poll Shows Florida Voters Statewide Strongly Oppose a Black Bear Trophy Hunt

From: Robert Rutkowski

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 66605-2086

Phone Number: 785-379-9671

Message Body: Governor Rick Scott State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-7146 E: http://www flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-the-governor/

Re: New Poll Shows Florida Voters Statewide Strongly Oppose a Black Bear Trophy Hunt

Dear Governor:

A new statewide survey reveals Florida voters strongly oppose the trophy hunting of black bears in the state, with strong majorities in every demographic group and political affiliation supporting continued protection for Florida black bears. Nearly two-thirds of Florida voters (61 percent) said they oppose a bear hunting season, while only 25 percent support it.

By more than a 7-to-1 margin, Florida voters also oppose allowing hunters to use packs of dogs to chase bears (84 percent to 11 percent). In addition, 78 percent oppose the use of bait to lure bears; both of these practices are used in other states and could be included in a proposal to open a bear hunting season.

Research shows that trophy hunting does nothing to reduce problems with bears. Killing bears deep in the woods who aren’t causing problems is the wrong approach. Voters want humane, effective solutions to conflicts with bears, such as bear-wise trash management, hazing and public education.

On Feb. 4, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider reopening a black bear trophy hunting season for the first time in 20 years. Florida’s unique subspecies of black bear was removed from the state’s threatened species list in 2012 and has only recently rebounded. The proposal is in response to recent human-bear conflicts, but a hunt won't solve the problem. The high-profile bear incidents have all happened in areas where people have been responsible for attracting bears to human food sources. In one Seminole County case, three people were charged with illegally feeding bears. In the Panhandle town of Eastpoint, the FWC reported that bears had been eating from the nearby open dumpster on an almost nightly basis. The poll confirms Floridians overwhelmingly favor educational outreach programs (84 percent to 11 percent) to further reduce human-bear conflicts and community programs that help provide bear-proof cans to residents (81percent to 14 percent). Furthermore, 87 percent of those polled agree that neighborhoods located near areas where bears live have a responsibility to avoid attracting the animals by securing their garbage and other foods.

The poll of 1,664 statewide Florida voters was conducted by Remington Research Group from Jan.26-27, 2015. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.4 percent. The survey was commissioned by The Humane Society of the United States. Thank you for the opportunity to bring these remarks to your attention.

Yours sincerely, Robert E. Rutkowski cc: House Minority Leadership

2527 Faxon Court Topeka, Kansas 66605-2086 P/F: 1 785 379-9671 E-mail: r_e_rutkowski@att net From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: No Bear Hunt Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 3:29:17 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Shayna Thompson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 3:28 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: No Bear Hunt

From: Shayna Thompson

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32779

Phone Number: 4073765583

Message Body: Good afternoon Governer Rick Scott,

Scientific data shows that hunting does not decrease human-bear conflicts, and that non-lethal programs are successful in decreasing these conflicts. Each Florida household (or at least those with high bear interaction) need to be provided with bear-safe trash bins to end this source of food and get them safely out of our neighborhoods. Population surveys will not be completed until 2016, how can this decision be considered educated if made before survey completion. Saw palmetto berries, a major staple of the bear's diet, are being harvested legally and illegally in such vast numbers forcing the bears to look for food outside their range/habitat. If attention is reverted from hunting to proper enforcement the bears would not be seeking out human trash. The vast majority of Floridians do not want a bear hunt. Only a small minority are in favor. This is not an anti-hunting issue, but an anti-bear hunting issue. Many hunters are even against this. Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: No Hunting of Florida"s Black Bears Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:37:48 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Sierra Club [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chelsea Lauber Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:37 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: No Hunting of Florida's Black Bears

Apr 24, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

A population study will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Bear hunting will not reduce human-bear conflicts; targeting bears in rural areas will have no impact on suburban bears that are looking for food. The lynchpin in solving human-bear conflicts is the management of trash and other attractants, and enforcement of preventing humans feeding bears.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Chelsea Lauber 28130 Dovewood Ct Bonita Springs, FL 34135-2877 From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Non-Indigenous Species Date: Friday, September 04, 2015 8:00:55 AM

-----Original Message----- From: JOHN HORN [mailto:johnfhorn@earthlink net] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:59 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Non-Indigenous Species

From: JOHN HORN

County: Polk

Zip Code: 33830

Phone Number: 8635122709

Message Body: Rick : This recent escape of a grown KING COBRA in the ORLANDO area and the decade old problem of the Burmese Pythons in the Everglades along with the Large Lizards in the Ft Meyers area should now precipitate Legislation that basically does the following : Make it a Felony for any individual / corporation to have in it's possession or control any NON-INDEGENOUS ANIMAL . The only exception should be recognized ZOO's . BUT they must be required to have these NON-INDIGNEOUS species in 110% escape proof and weather and environmentally safe containment facilities. For your information, about 10-12 years ago a PREGNANT BROWN COBRA was discovered in the backyard of a home in Miami. I have never heard what the outcome of that event was. I had previously decided that if a Burmese Python showed up in the wild in the Arcadia area, that I would give very serious consideration to leaving Florida where I have live since 1958 . Now we have a situation where the environment is probably acceptable for the propagation of these COBRA's which are now much closer to where I live and that would certainly accelerate my decision to move elsewhere . I would encourage my family to leave also. These events are going to turn Florida into an INDIA or AFRICA , a place I choose not to live in and by birth was not forced to live in . regards, John F Horn From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Northern Ireland Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:30:52 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Carolanne Ritchie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 7:22 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Northern Ireland

From: Carolanne Ritchie

County: Out of State

Zip Code: BT23 4LY

Phone Number: 07732063997

Message Body: Please keep the big cats on the endangered species list. We need to start protecting the animals. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Notice of release environmental assessment for manatee protections at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Date: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 2:09:43 PM

-----Original Message----- From: James Burnett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 12:58 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Notice of release environmental assessment for manatee protections at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

From: James Burnett

County: Wakulla

Zip Code: 32355

Phone Number: 850-925-6121

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I am the project leader for the North Florida National Wildlife Refuge Complex (the nine coastal NWRs from St.Vincent sound to Passage Key in Tampa Bay). Tomorrow we will release to the public a draft Environmental Assessment on the manatee protections proposed for Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, FL. We will be taking public comments on this until Sep. 4, 2015, and respond to those before this year's manatee season.

During winter months, manatees gather in large numbers (sometimes exceeding 500), taking advantage of the warmer waters at Three Sisters Springs, part of the Service’s Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Crowding paddlers and snorkelers taking the opportunity to get close to the manatees in the confined habitat of the springs may unintentionally displace manatees or otherwise affect their natural behaviors.

In general, we are taking measures to reduce the number of people inside Three Sisters Springs to provide a safer environment for manatees and people alike by limiting the number of people allowed to be in the water with the manatees in the springs at any one time, further restricting interactions with the animals, and reducing the number of tour operators permitted to lead swimming tours within the refuge. There are more measures embedded in the attached release.

To provide the public an opportunity to learn more about the proposed measures, ask questions, and submit their written comments in person, the Service will hold an informational meeting on August 12, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Plantation Inn (Sable Room), 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Florida, 34429.

The draft EA and related Appendices can be found at after 10:00 am tomorrow at: http://www fws.gov/refuge/Crystal_River/Three_Sisters_Springs_Manatee_Information.html.

If desired I can provide electronic copies of an embargoed news release and a set of Q&As describing the draft EA.

As always, we appreciate the partnership with the State of Florida and look forward to working with you in the future.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contact me at 850-925-6121 or our Crystal River Refuge Manager Andrew Gude a call at 352-563-2088 x 202, [email protected].

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: OPPOSE FWC"s Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 2:22:07 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Jenniffer Viracacha [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 2:16 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: OPPOSE FWC's

From: Jenniffer Viracacha

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 34638

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please oppose FWC's proposed bear hunt. Florida is already in danger with the crazy GMO mosquito.

PLEASE OPPOSE THE FWC's that will jeopardize bears!

Keep Florida beautiful! From: Governor Rick Scott To: "[email protected]" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Ocala National Forest Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 1:29:23 PM

For you...

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

Information about the Governor's initiatives and accomplishments can be obtained online at http://www flgov.com/helpful-information/. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter.

-----Original Message----- From: Brian Cruz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 7:09 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Ocala National Forest

From: Brian Cruz

County: Marion

Zip Code: 34476

Phone Number: (352)875-4528

Message Body: Dear Rick Scott

I have a few questions and resolutions. First i must ask you if i could be hired as a Ranger for the Ocala National Forest.

If the Forest is part of a forest conservation act, why is there a bombing range in the center of the Ocala National Forest? Why does it look like a puzzle missing half of its pieces. take a look at it from satellite images.

Please allow me to start a movement to rehabilitate the deforested areas of the Forest. the budget is very minimal as most of the resources are free.

My imagination is very vivid and Designs are very Brisk. I have designed symbiotic fruit gardens. It is essentially an outdoor shower which irrigates in spirals to the surrounding fruit tree beds. all of my designs use sustainable building materials such as COB and Lime plasters. This invention was initially designed as a cure to homelessness. To promote cleanliness and take care of their hunger.

If you read this Rick please email me and tell me if i may. Turn those puzzle pieces into something which is innate. to produce fruits to move as a freight. Bring me to a slate to save my fellow state. I hope i am not late. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Open Trophy Hunt on Florida Black Bear Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:15:36 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Donna Maxim [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:12 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Open Trophy Hunt on Florida Black Bear

From: Donna Maxim

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 44045

Phone Number:

Message Body: I recently became aware of a Petition regarding Florida opening a "Trophy Hunt" on its black bear population and wanted to convey my disappointment that the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is trying to open this trophy hunt on Florida's black bears. Please note that my family and I will reconsider travel to Florida again unless this hunt is stopped. Supporting cruel and unnecessary trophy hunting is not a good way to attract tourists. Thank you for your time and consideration. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Opening a hunting season for FL Black Bears Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 10:18:22 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Cheryl Hodges [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 10:11 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Opening a hunting season for FL Black Bears

From: Cheryl Hodges

County: Walton

Zip Code: 32459

Phone Number: 850-598-0710

Message Body: Governor Scott, I am emailing you my opposition to opening a hunting season for Florida Black Bears. I think educating citizens on trash management and larger fines for those who feed these animals would be more efficient in preventing bear attacks.

Thank you, Cheryl Hodges From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Opposed to Bear Hunting In Florida - #SaveFLBears Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 1:27:25 PM

From: Shannon Geis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 1:15 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Opposed to Bear Hunting In Florida - #SaveFLBears

Dear Governor Scott: As a Florida resident (Volusia County), I am vehemently opposed to reopening a hunt on Florida's unique subspecies of black bear and urge you to ask the FWC to protect both people and bears by embracing non-lethal conflict prevention instead and public education of bear behavior. With over 19+ million people in the state of Florida versus roughly 3000 black bears (the FWC hasn’t even completed their bear population study)...surely we can come up with more peaceful and viable non-lethal solutions to co-exist with our black bears and the wildlife that inhabit our state! Instead of rushing forward with a hunt, the FWC should encourage and assist communities to adopt proven, non-lethal strategies to prevent conflicts with bears, such as educating residents about securing garbage, removing pet food and birdseed and employing humane aversive conditioning strategies as needed to systematically frighten bears. As our population expands and we continue to build more and more within our state, we are increasingly encroaching on the bears habitat and it is the bears that are in a losing situation, and due to human intolerance and fear, they will always suffer and pay the ultimate price. We cannot and should not fault these bears for living near us, merely trying to survive, just like any other living being. People must be educated and share responsibility when choosing to reside near where bears live and learn to peacefully co-exist. Please, I implore you, DO NOT allow Florida's black bears to be hunted and killed.

Sincerely, Shannon Geis From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Opposed to the proposed bear hunt Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 9:05:55 AM Importance: High

From: Christine Cavagnaro Loria [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 9:02 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Opposed to the proposed bear hunt Importance: High

Dear Mr. Scott,

Bears were previously on the endangered species list. There is no reason to have a hunt in Florida. It is inhumane and would allow poachers & idiots across the state to kill and cause injury to animals and people. A solution would be for people to keep garbage cans inside of their garages, and to not approach or antagonize them. If bears are a nuisance in a particular area, they could be tranquilized by FWC and relocated to a sanctuary. Builders & developers could stop bulldozing the homes of bears & other wildlife for greed & profit. Murder is not the answer.

People need to respect animals, they were here before us - humans & animals should be sharing the planet. Where do you expect bears to go when their homes are constantly being destroyed by humans?

Thank you for your consideration. Christine Loria Maitland, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Overzealous FWC officers Date: Friday, September 04, 2015 11:52:01 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Karen Clark [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 11:42 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Overzealous FWC officers

From: Karen Clark

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33612

Phone Number: 813-610-3517

Message Body: I am writing to you because something must be done about the FWC officers and their overzealous ways of handling matters. I was for over a decade, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. I also held a license for a coyote that came to me through rehab. In Feb of this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I asked some of my "friends" for help with the animals while I was undergoing treatments. One was supposed to be caring for the squirrels/coyote/goats and horse while I was away from the farm. I had surgery on Mar 3 and have been in treatment since. My last chemo treatment is 9/10. Apparently some of the "friends" decided to start a campaign to harm me and get the animals removed. I had no idea how the conditions were at the farm since I had been paying a person to care for the animals. Anyway, FWC came out as did the Hillsborough County Ag police. Other than the goats needing worming and the horse needing her hooves trimmed since they were breaking off, there was no big issue with the farm animals, even though it had been reported that they had no water or food. FWC officers would not speak to me at all. I have a few messages from the investigating officer but he never met with me at all and refused to speak to me on the phone. He never sent me an investigation report at all, so I had no idea what to "fix". Five weeks later they showed up out there, called the person who was supposed to be taking care of the animals, and confiscated 35 squirrels (releasing 19 directly to the wild and all of these animals had no skills at living life out there since they were between the ages of 5 - 12 years). The coyote was taken and placed with another rehabber as were the 16 squirrels. I assume they killed the squirrels but know the coyote is still alive. Their own statute says they are supposed to give me 30 days to correct any issues with the coyote since she was licensed to me. They had given me four licenses to possess her even though they now had a problem with the cage. They threatened to charge me with misdemeanor animal cruelty. On the day that they visited one of my goats was lying in the field screaming in pain. I suspect they struck him with their vehicle but even if they did not they would not help him nor let anyone else help him. Then just yesterday 9/2 (they were out there 8/26) I found that they had indeed missed one of the squirrels at the farm. She was inside a cage without food or water, and since I had been told they took them all I had turned off the a/c. She is badly dehydrated and very skinny. They are the ones guilty of animal cruelty if you ask me. I had no idea what the conditions there were since I was unable to go out there until just this past week or so. If they had actually spoken to me or sent me the investigation report (which they finally e-mailed me on 9/2) then I could have gotten people together to get out there and clean up. I was being told that things were ok and they were working on cleaning. How was I to know what was happening when I depended on someone else to do this for me. As a stage four cancer patient this was overwhelmingly difficult for me. They then proceeded to tell me that the only way they would ever consider giving me back my license to do what I strove to live for, was if I relinquished the license. I think they should give me the opportunity to get a cage built that they approve of (even if they approved the other one four times) and get the coyote back. I have had her for 8 years and she does not understand why this has happened. I have contacted attorneys but have yet to hear back from any of them at this point. I was only about two weeks away from the end of my chemo treatments when they chose to "raid" the place and cause so much harm. They were way overzealous in their actions and completely non communicative to me during this entire ordeal. After all this was over I did get a call from a Capt. Roszkowiak who was very nice. He apparently is under Loren Lowers whom I have discussed many things with over the years. I tried to do everything by the book to protect the animals and yet this happened to me and them. I think something needs to be done with the overzealous behavior of this agency. They told the person who let them in that if she did not get out there they would kick in the doors and break the windows. There was no need for any of this and they broke a lot of their own procedures and statutes in the process. Why is this possible? Karen Clark From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: PELICAN ATTACKS IN FLORIDA Date: Friday, January 30, 2015 8:26:52 AM

-----Original Message----- From: peter collins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 4:31 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: PELICAN ATTACKS IN FLORIDA

From: peter collins

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 02110

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott,

Can I ask you please what steps are being taken to apprehend the criminals who are mutilating and brutalising pelicans in Florida Keys, for example cutting their pouches so they starve to death?

I attach a couple of reports about this issue circulating in the media and internet.

As a lawyer with contacts in the media, I know that many people in Florida and beyond are watching closely to see that the culprits are quickly caught and severely punished.

Thank you for your time.

http://www.care2.com/news/member/537440371/3838810 http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2015/01/13/21681781/ http://www.care2.com/causes/someone-is-killing-florida-pelicans-in-the-cruelest-way-possible html From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: PLEASE INVESTIGATE IF GOPHER TURTLE threatened Date: Thursday, April 02, 2015 12:17:46 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Dr Dalma Kalogjera [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 12:17 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: PLEASE INVESTIGATE IF GOPHER TURTLE threatened

From: Dr Dalma Kalogjera

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32608

Phone Number:

Message Body: Gopher Turtle is a protected species under Florida law .Environmental groups have raised the issue of the potential danger to the turtles habitat by Butler Plaza extension developers in Gainesville. Since I don t have all the facts - I urge Your Office to contact relevant authorities to investigate if indeed the gopher turtle is threatened. Gopher Turtle is entitled to the full protection Florida voters give it through Florida laws. In addition, Florida voters stated very clearly with the Amendment 1 that their will is to protect wildlife habitat. This fact must be considered preeminent in any evaluation of the potential damage to the environment of any development. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: PLEASE stop the hunt! Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 10:20:49 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Lois DeGaris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 10:37 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: PLEASE stop the hunt!

From: Lois DeGaris

County: Charlotte

Zip Code: 33952

Phone Number: 9412350954

Message Body: I am one of the majority of Florida residents who strongly opposes the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's proposal to authorize a hunt on Florida's black bears. I would also like to say that appointing hunters to the commission is not acceptable. How can they be unbiased in making their decisions? Please refrain from appointing active hunters to the commission and PLEASE STOP THE BEAR HUNT! Respectfully, Lois DeGaris From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: PLEASE! Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:44:26 AM

From: Bruce Puell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:34 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: PLEASE!

Stop Florida Bear Hunt From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: POOR LEADERSHIP - The current plan for hunting of Florida"s Black Bears Date: Monday, May 04, 2015 6:48:46 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Sierra Club [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Timothy Gudukas Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2015 3:17 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: POOR LEADERSHIP - The current plan for hunting of Florida's Black Bears

May 2, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I AM A FLORIDIAN, AN AMERICAN CITIZEN...I SERVED MY NATION AS AN OFFICER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. I HAVE "BEEN IN THE WOODS" Mr. Corbett...TO BE MORE ACCURATE, I HAVE BEEN IN WILDERNESS...ACROSS THE NATION. I HAVE BEEN IN COMBAT OPERATIONS, AT THE BEQUEST OF SUPPOSED MORAL AND ETHICAL POLITICIANS WHO, IN TRUTH, WERE NOTHING OF THE SORT.

The FWCC's proposed "plan" to allow hunting of Florida's Black Bears is a sad statement of the current state administration's scheme to degrade the diversity and majesty of the state's natural wonders and natural places. Regardless of a citizens background (and whether or not they "have been in the woods"), the desires of the citizens of the State of Florida rule, not the desires of the administration not those of some special interest group.

So I ask, everyone, exactly where shall the non-human creatures with whom and with which we SHARE this planet, live in some sort of relative peace and safety??? The streets of Tallahassee or Orlando, the rest centers on our interstates, beach front condominiums somewhere along our beaches?!? These are living creatures which rely solely on the unique habitats in which they live FOR SURVIVAL, Mr. Corbett. Maybe you should take some time to put yourself in the shoes of the Florida Black Bear...or the Florida Panther...or the American Alligator (or any of our iconic creatures which have no voice in the "human world"), IN PARTICULAR AS THEY ARE BEING SQUEEZED, BEING STARVED, BEING HUNTED...their last moments alive lived in sheer fear and terror and absolute pain, all while their human superiors revel in joy. Are you even capable of thinking in such a manner?

WE NEED LEADERS WHO POSSESS FORESIGHT, COMPASSION, WISDOM, AND THE COURAGE TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR OUR STATE...AND OUR STATE IS MUCH MORE THAN PEOPLE AND THEIR DESIRES. TO RIDICULE THE CITIZENS OF OUR STATE IN SUCH A MANNER IS INSULTING AND DEMONSTRATES A CLEAR DISRESPECT FOR THE WILL OF OUR CITIZENS AND A CLEAR DISRESPECT FOR THE NATURAL WONDERS OF OUR STATE THAT MAKE FLORIDA SUCH A UNIQUE AND MAJESTIC PLACE TO EXIST.

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I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

In 2002, the FWC estimated that there were between 2,500 and 3,000 bears in Florida, but without a current population estimate, there is no scientific support to show that bear populations could sustain a hunt. A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Timothy Gudukas 4620 Riverwlk Vlg Ct Unit 7205 Ponce Inlet, FL 32127-2209 From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: PRIDDY MUST GO! Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015 1:52:30 PM

From: Gail Stern [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 1:51 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: PRIDDY MUST GO!

Subject: Priddy Must Go

Message: This summer FWC released a proposal calling for drastic cuts to the protections Florida Panther population. The proposal was prepared by Commissioner Priddy who owns a 9,300 acre ranch in panther habitat where developers want to build an entire new city. Priddy has a clear conflict of interest and should be removed from making any future decisions affecting the panther. She needs to recuse herself from any decision making on this matter at the very least. Personally her desire to hunt and kill should disqualify her from the WTC as well. Gail Stern From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panthas Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:30:22 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Teresa Robertson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:38 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panthas

From: Teresa Robertson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: Nn81af

Phone Number: 07776326183

Message Body: Please do not remove the pantha from your endangered list we have little few animals left in the wild and its up to us to protect them x From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panther Endangered Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:20:36 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Teresa Tavener [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:16 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panther Endangered

From: Teresa Tavener

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33714

Phone Number: 7275641435

Message Body: Instead of the cougars, how about open season on the exotic reptiles who are consuming, in large amounts, the food sources of the large cats. This us turn pushes them closer to farms, neighborhoods, etc., places they would not prefer to be. Continued protection and conservation is required for the long haul not just occasionally From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panther Protections Date: Monday, July 13, 2015 9:32:26 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Margaret Reeser [mailto mreeser4@tampabay rr.com] Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2015 2:20 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panther Protections

From: Margaret Reeser

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 34688

Phone Number:

Message Body: As a life long Floridian, I am disgusted by the recent work to change the protection of panthers in Florida. It is clearly a conflict of interest for Liesa Priddy (your appointement) to be involved in the discussion and rewriting of panther protections. She will clearly benefit from the rewrite of these protections.The article in the Tampa Bay Times was appalling and I can not believe that this is what is going on in our Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission under Nick Wiley. I don't care that she has lost money - I care about protecting our endangered panther and it's future. First, the hunting of bears and now this. It is a sad time in Florida for our animal wildlife. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panther conservation Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:39:17 AM

From: Rosie Blinchikoff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:24 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panther conservation

Dear Governor Scott:

It was with much dismay that I read in this morning's paper the situation regarding developers vs the panthers, and it looks like our Florida legislators are on the side of the developers. We strongly disagree with this position and beseech you to protect our Florida panthers in southwest Florida. Why are you allowing developers to build in panther habitats? We need to grow our Florida panther population, not establish breeding populations outside of our state. Also, why have you appointed developers, power company executives, and ranchers to the Florida Wildlife Commission? These gentlemen surely are not focused on preserving our Florida wildlife. This is a shameful situation, and I hope you will think twice before allowing this to happen on your watch.

Thank you. Rosie Blinchikoff

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panther Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 12:55:03 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Sarah [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 8:26 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panther

From: Sarah

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: T2M 0Y1

Phone Number: 4034709246

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott,

I really sincerely hope that you personally do read these emails. Even if this isn't the case, and your personal assistant/secretary/etc is reading this email, it is a plea from person to person to have a voice for the other species we share this planet with.

Just because there are 'alot' of a certain type of animal, does not mean that we cease our efforts in protecting them. That is backwards thinking.

As a Governor, your duty is to be proactive. YOUR actions today will make an impact years to come. Protecting these panthers from continuing to decline in the future. Removing them from a list is a seriously grave error. It is not the mere number of these panthers that are in existence to determine whether they need help or not. Populations are sensitive. Waiting until they are endangered is the wrong move. Think about the bigger picture here.

Please do the right thing as a politician, and a person, and do not remove these beautiful animals from the endangered list. You will lose so much valuable support from the people (and thus power in general) if you do so. So please do the right thing.

The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans, although giving them a voice is the best thing you can do.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sarah Hogg From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panthers and Southwest FL Development Date: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 3:46:55 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Jill Lowe [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 1:25 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panthers and Southwest FL Development

From: Jill Lowe

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33624

Phone Number: 813-493-4412

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I am concerned about the level of development in the Southwest Florida area (Collier and Lee Counties). I am also concerned about protecting the panthers. I understand the need to develop lands; however, the development is happening at such a fast pace and without regard for the environment or wildlife. There is a way to develop the lands while protecting the wildlife and environment. It is a delicate balancing act, but I am sure it can be done. Lately there have been more panther deaths in the area (which is directly linked cars and reduction in habitat). We need to do more to protect the panthers because the damage is irreversible. Having been born and raised in Naples, it saddens me to see all of the development in the area and to hear about panther deaths because we cannot go back and repair the environment and wildlife once it is destroyed. The area is losing its charm and identity to developers and investors who do not intend to reside in the area. We need to be ca! reful to not let history repeat itself. Please act to protect the wildlife and environment, especially the Florida panthers. Our children deserve it. Thank you for your time. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panthers Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:06:42 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Carol Burke [mailto:crburke@woh rr.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:06 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panthers

From: Carol Burke

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 45056

Phone Number: 5134772235

Message Body: Please keep the Florida Panthers on the endangered list. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panthers Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:59:24 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Ron Bishop [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:59 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panthers

From: Ron Bishop

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33936

Phone Number: 2392233938

Message Body: Do not allow the Florida panther to be removed from the endangered list. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Panthers Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:30:54 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Basha Staub [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 8:10 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Panthers

From: Basha Staub

County: Duval

Zip Code: 32223

Phone Number: 704-231-7644

Message Body: Start protecting the panthers and stop hiring your cattle ranchers friends to the wild life commission, you are the worst governor toward the poor and wildlife plus environment. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please Do Not Abandon Florida Panthers Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:24:20 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Alexi Frest [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 3:58 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please Do Not Abandon Florida Panthers

From: Alexi Frest

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 10014

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott, Florida panthers are glorious animals. They are state symbols. They are animals who live only in Florida, less than 200 ones of them. They are extremely rare. Please do not turn away from these amazing felines and do not remove them from the list of endangered species. Yours sincerely, Alexi Frest From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please Governor Help yo stop The hunting bear Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 10:20:28 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Patricia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 10:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please Governor Help yo stop The hunting bear

From: Patricia

County: Putnam

Zip Code: 32177

Phone Number: 3865464171

Message Body: Is inhumane treat defenseless animals, they was here before, and are mammals, means they breast feeding their "kids" as well we does! They don't deserve this! If this hunting law passed they will be orphans we will destroyed 'families' they constituted like us as a family. Thank you for read this message. Sincerely Patricia Balmas From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please STOP Bear Hunt Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:18:07 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Baldwin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 5:07 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please STOP Bear Hunt

From: Elizabeth Baldwin

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32806

Phone Number: 4078830399

Message Body: Governor Scott, Please stop this horrible hunt. Please have a heart. The bears killed wont be the "nuisance" bears anyway. Please trap and relocate. Thank you, Beth Baldwin From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please STOP the scheduled killing of the Black Bears in Florida Date: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:59:44 AM

From: Angel, Maria [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 5:05 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please STOP the scheduled killing of the Black Bears in Florida

Dear Governor, I write to you on behalf of the Black Bears in Florida who are scheduled to be slaughtered! Please stop this killing. All living creatures on this earth have a right to live including human beings. Plaese be a HUMAN BEING and stop this senseless killing before it begins! My personal email is [email protected] and my cell phone is 786.222.8495. The below information is my place of employment.

Thank you for your consideration on behalf of the Black Bears of Florida

Maria T. Angel General Administrator Pan-American Private Client Int’l Major Medical 121 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 1501 Coral Gables, Fl 33134 +1 786-453-3809 (o) | +1 855-220-7327 (f) [email protected] | www.paligprivateclient.com

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-----Original Message----- From: Sandra Brinker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 11:56 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please Stop The Bear Hunt

From: Sandra Brinker

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34238

Phone Number: 9419663209

Message Body: Gov. Scott There is no good reason to allow a hunt on black bears. They are animals who are running out of habitat due to overdevelopment. At our second home in NJ, black bear often come through our yard since we live near a county park. They are easily scared away by yelling at them. I am sure you saw a recent video of a mother bear and 5 cubs playing in a backyard pool. They are hardly a danger and it is possible to live alongside them if their habitat is secure. I urge you to rethink allowing the hunt. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please allow hunting of Florida"s Black Bears Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 8:20:15 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Sierra Club [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ronald Mock Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 7:46 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please allow hunting of Florida's Black Bears

Apr 23, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take No action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

In 2002, the FWC estimated that there were between 2,500 and 3,000 bears in Florida, but there is more than that, I live in Franklin county and there is a Bear problem here, Bear has not been hunted since 1968 here.

Most importantly, bear hunting will reduce human-bear conflicts; targeting bears in rural areas will help on suburban bears that are looking for food. The lynchpin in solving human-bear conflicts is the management hunts, We do not feed bears.

Recent bear attacks have increase in the last year..

Please a loud the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Ronald Mock 4362 S Highway 71 Wewahitchka, FL 32465-8600 (850) 639-3479 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please cancel the proposed bear hunt Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 2:29:31 PM

From: Christine Cavagnaro Loria [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 2:27 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please cancel the proposed bear hunt

Dear Mr. Scott,

Bear hunting is unnecessary in the state of Florida. It seems the only reason bears have made news is because they have wandered into some of the wealthier cities in Central Florida and the solution of the wealthy is to kill the bears. The FWC cannot even provide a current estimate of how many bears are here, yet they want to have a hunt! At the meeting Wednesday, the FWC acknowledged that 75% of the people they heard from were OPPOSED to the bear hunt. The majority of the people in attendance that spoke were also OPPOSED to the bear hunt. Yet now the chairperson of the FWC has admitted to the public they ignored what the majority wanted.

The FWC is proving that this is about money and trophies in hunters homes, and the heck with what the majority wants. If the majority of Florida citizens are going to be ignored about their wishes regarding the bear hunt, what else is the government in this state ignoring that the majority voted in favor of or against?

Bears were previously on the protected list. There is no reason to have a hunt in Florida. It is inhumane. It would allow poachers/FWC to continue to kill and cause injury to animals and people, allow poachers/FWC to sell bear parts to countries like China for profit, and allow poachers/FWC to hang bear parts on their walls.

This stopped being about the "nuisance" the bears may be causing in wealthy neighborhoods or what the majority of Florida residents want - this is about what the FWC wants to hang on their walls and put in their pockets.

Thank you for your consideration. Christine Loria Maitland, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please commit to effective, non-lethal conflict prevention and oppose a bear Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 2:31:26 PM

-----Original Message----- From: dino barone [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 12:29 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please commit to effective, non-lethal conflict prevention and oppose a bear

From: dino barone

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33324

Phone Number:

Message Body: I am one of the majority of Florida residents who strongly opposes the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) proposal to authorize a hunt on Florida's unique subspecies of black bear. I urge the FWC to protect both people and bears by focusing instead on effective, non-lethal conflict prevention.

Research has overwhelmingly shown that hunting bears in the woods does nothing to reduce conflicts between bears and people, while non-lethal conflict prevention programs effectively curb problems with bears in neighborhoods.

Instead of pursuing an ineffective trophy hunt, please focus on proven strategies that effectively prevent conflicts with bears, such as helping communities adopt large-scale, bear-proof trash management and aversive conditioning and education programs that help neighborhoods learn how to avoid attracting bears through simple actions -- such as securing pet food and birdseed and putting out trash on the morning of pickup. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please don"t give up on the Florida Panther! Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 8:56:45 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Diane Campbell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 6:10 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please don't give up on the Florida Panther!

From: Diane Campbell

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 34684

Phone Number: 727-518-1233

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I am extremely alarmed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife's recent memo implying that the State is moving towards removing federal protections from the panthers and eventually allowing hunts. he Florida Panther has been struggling to survive due to habitat destruction, human hunting of the prey species the big cats need to survive, and the FWC’s refusal to ban the private possession of exotic animals, which has resulted in discarded pythons and other exotic reptiles, sucking the Everglades dry of just about every species living there. If the FWC really cares about providing better Florida Panther habitat in southern Florida, then it needs to ban hunting there and ban the private possession of exotic animals in the state. The FWC says that managing the survival of these iconic wild animals in their historic range takes up too much of the FWC’s time and resources. Their tagline is to Protect and Serve. Most people think that means to Protect Wildlife and Serve Floridians, b! ut it’s been my experience that it is more to Protect Hunting and Serve Hunters. That is particularly egregious since less than 2% of Floridians are hunters. I consider the Florida Panther to be a natural resource of the State and the U.S. and should remain under protection rather than killed for entertainment and profit.

Please do not let the FWC commit this atrocity in our fine state.

Best Regards, Diane Campbell From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please don"t let the Black Bear be hunted! Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 3:33:56 PM

From: Angela Bell-Deems [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 3:24 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please don't let the Black Bear be hunted!

· 1. Science/data shows hunting does not decrease human-bear conflicts.

· 2. Science/data shows programs like bear-proof trashcans management and enforcement feeding prohibitions do effectively prevent human-bear conflicts.

· 3. Population surveys will not be completed until 2016.

· 4. Saw palmetto berries (a major staple of the bear's diet) are being harvested legally and illegally on public lands in such vast numbers forcing the bears to look for food outside their range/habitat.

· 5. Floridians do not want a bear hunt. A January 2015 Remington Research Poll showed that nearly two-thirds of Floridians oppose a hunt, while only 25% support it. This is not an anti-hunting issue but an anti-bear hunting issue. Many hunters are even against this.

· From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please protect the black bear Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:00:33 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Michael Ramos [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 7:54 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please protect the black bear

From: Michael Ramos

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33707

Phone Number: 7274605928

Message Body: Please protect the Florida black bear Governor :Rick Scott please you are the only hope. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please protect these big cats Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:29:55 PM

-----Original Message----- From: LINDA NAVARRE [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:56 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please protect these big cats

From: LINDA NAVARRE

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 78662

Phone Number: 5126293400

Message Body: Generations of people in the future will only have a memory of these beautiful creatures. Do not deny them the experience to see them where they belong, in the wild. Not in a book or pucture. You have that power. Thank you. Linda Navarre From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please say no to bear hunting Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 4:57:52 PM

From: Erika Rossi-Raia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 4:58 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please say no to bear hunting

Good afternoon Governor Scott!

I am writing you today to ask that you do not allow bear hunting in Florida. I love Florida's wildlife and think that we need to do all we can to preserve it. Teach people to live amongst wildlife by teaching preventative measures like bear proof trashcans, not leaving food outside and not destroying their natural food sources. I understand development is part of our life today but strongly believe that certain requirements need to be met in order for developers to do so and that means preserving trees and being respectful to the wildlife in that area.

I urge you to keep Florida beautiful and make us all proud of this great state by preserving these precious animals. Hunting is outdated and is ruining the beauty of our homes that we share with animals.

Thank you! Erika Rossi-Raia

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please stop the bear hunt in Florida Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:33:31 AM

From: Claudia Colantonio [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:19 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please stop the bear hunt in Florida

Do we really need to build MORE subdivisions when we have so many vacant homes? Do we really need to chip away at the natural environment that makes Florida so desirable? Please help stop the madness and stop hunting the bears who have lived here longer than us.

Best,

Claudia Colantonio UCF, College of Health and Public Administration [email protected] Cell: 407-907-3150

PS - Thanks for supporting school choice voucher programs! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please stop the bear hunt Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:13:14 PM

-----Original Message----- From: a [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:06 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Please stop the bear hunt

I am writing to request that the decision to reopen bear hunting in your state be reversed. Please take action to stop this from occurring. Thank you, Amy Glover

Sent from my iPhone From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please support for the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:31:55 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Brad Grant [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8:27 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Please support for the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority

From: Brad Grant

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32952

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please support for the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Please, stop the bear hunt. Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:54:24 AM

From: Mike Barney [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:39 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Please, stop the bear hunt.

Do us, the bears and most importantly, yourself a favor. Study this animals. Go watch them in THEIR natural habitat and watch them simply Exist. You will be changed. thank you From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Possible rabid raccoon Date: Monday, February 09, 2015 1:25:42 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Catherine Chute [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 4:02 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Possible rabid raccoon

From: Catherine Chute

County: Duval

Zip Code: 32221

Phone Number: 904-783-1541

Message Body: My son contacted the FWC about an injured and possible rabid raccoon at 8010 Noroad, here in Duval County while helping his friend move and was asked by the FWC what do you want us to do about it. This animal is in an area where there are numerous children and with a budget of hundreds of millions of dollars this year "We the People" deserve more. My son and his friend do not have several hundred dollars to capture this animal so they're having to do it themselves. This is unacceptable! From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Power Point Red Tide Research Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:09:27 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Bob Rigby [mailto:rbrigby@comcasst net] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 9:19 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Power Point Red Tide Research

From: Bob Rigby

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34274

Phone Number: 941-488-5610

Message Body: Governor Scott:

I am sending a Power Point presentation prepared by Venice High School, confirming my cure for "red tide".

Mr. Atwater has received the Power Point through Representative Ben Albritton, who plans to present the information to the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee.

Kindest regards Bob Rigby 941-488-5610 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Proposed Bear Hunt Date: Monday, April 20, 2015 2:19:04 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Thomas E. Johnson [mailto:w4tej@att net] Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 1:42 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Proposed Bear Hunt

From: Thomas E. Johnson

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32907

Phone Number: 321-726-0045

Message Body: Thank you for your time and I hope you will be sure my concerns are reviewed by the FWC. This is the reply I sent to the Commission.

I would like to voice my concern and disappointment that FWC is considering a hunting season (again) on the bear population- It is unfortunate that bears are now also considered nuisance animals since we have also invaded their space- They are not overpopulated- we are. I understand that hunting is yet another way to generate revenue, but surely you must know that hunting comes with its own set of problems- The bear population can be managed by people being good neighbors, and scientific minds considering alternative methods to humanely reduce/control the numbers. Have you studied and projected the impact on the future of these animals based on the killing of just one of them. A good example for reference is our Florida Panther. If the "hunt" is eminent, you must at least know the current locations and numbers of these animals in order to calculate the number of licenses to be issued and the future impact or consequences of the issuance of such licenses. Since there have been no apparent studies issued, detailing the problem and realistic solutions, we can but assume the proposed "hunt" is but another "knee jerk reaction" to a poorly perceived problem within a few areas of our state, by a few people who have encountered these animals in an unfavorable situation, and perhaps not entirely precipitated by the species in question. No one has taken the time to educate the people as to "how to co-exist" with nature and preserve the species because the immediate answer always seems to be, eliminate the (perceived) problem by the most exp! editious method. Many species have been forced to extinction by this "mind-set". I would but remind the Commission that in retracing your "roots", your "Charge and Purpose" was the Preservation of Wildlife, not the elimination of the same! I urge you to reflect upon these "roots" when arriving at your decision and solution. Thomas E. Johnson Palm Bay, Florida From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Proposed Black Bear Hunting Date: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 4:52:29 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Tamara Todd [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 12:03 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Proposed Black Bear Hunting

From: Tamara Todd

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33570

Phone Number: 813-401-1313

Message Body: All building in wildlife habitat should be approved by the FWC. Building in wildlife habitat is out of control!! Most of those bear encounters are a stupid people problems. People feed bears. They fail to secure their garbage. They entice bears into their neighborhoods with food, then call 911 when the animals keep coming back. It’s like inviting somebody to dinner and then shooting them.

Myself and other activists want the commission to get at the bear-human conflict problem by educating homeowners and by enforcing wildlife feeding laws. Courts need to take this seriously and start enforcing laws, making arrests and fining violators.

The FWC has no input into building permits in wildlife habitats. I know you are not an environmentally friendly governor, but even you must know that building in these sensitive areas is WRONG! Get the FWC involved in building permitting. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Protect Florida black bear from hunting!! Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 10:21:24 AM

-----Original Message----- From: irina pashinina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 10:45 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protect Florida black bear from hunting!!

From: irina pashinina

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32765

Phone Number: 4079253476

Message Body: As a Florida resident, I strongly oppose a hunt on our black bears. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is ignoring the public, ignoring scientific evidence and ignoring responsible wildlife management. I am asking Gov. Scott to listen to the majority of Floridians who want to see bears protected by stopping the proposal before the FWC’s final hearing on June 24. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Protect Florida"s Remaining Manatees Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 8:19:37 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ms. Tink Callan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 6:20 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protect Florida's Remaining Manatees

From: Ms. Tink Callan

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34113

Phone Number:

Message Body: The manatees of Florida are a priceless treasure. To protect the manatees, I urge you to redouble your efforts to restore seagrasses in Florida's coastal regions. Seagrass acts like a buffer to carbon pollution and provides the food of choice for highly endangered manatees. With 15 percent of the estimated population of 5,000 manatees dying in just one year, this is an urgent crisis that demands your immediate attention. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Protect Florida"s Remaining Manatees Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 3:53:07 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Mrs. Anne Morecroft [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2015 10:18 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protect Florida's Remaining Manatees

From: Mrs. Anne Morecroft

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 31602

Phone Number:

Message Body: The manatees of Florida are a priceless treasure. To protect the manatees, I urge you to redouble your efforts to restore seagrasses in Florida's coastal regions. Seagrass acts like a buffer to carbon pollution and provides the food of choice for highly endangered manatees. With 15 percent of the estimated population of 5,000 manatees dying in just one year, this is an urgent crisis that demands your immediate attention. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Protect Florida"s Remaining Manatees Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 8:23:41 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Mrs. Karina Marzban [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 11:36 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protect Florida's Remaining Manatees

From: Mrs. Karina Marzban

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 20850

Phone Number:

Message Body: The manatees of Florida are a priceless treasure. To protect the manatees, I urge you to redouble your efforts to restore seagrasses in Florida's coastal regions. Seagrass acts like a buffer to carbon pollution and provides the food of choice for highly endangered manatees. With 15 percent of the estimated population of 5,000 manatees dying in just one year, this is an urgent crisis that demands your immediate attention. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Protect the Panther Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:24:35 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Deborah Kipness [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:03 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protect the Panther

From: Deborah Kipness

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 72712

Phone Number: 4792956360

Message Body: PLEASE do not remove this gorgeous animal from the endangered species list. Please continue to protect this animal. For all our sakes. Thank You From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Protect the wild cats-cougar/panther/mountain lion Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:58:52 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Deborah Williams [mailto:djwms44@bellsouth net] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:44 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protect the wild cats-cougar/panther/mountain lion

From: Deborah Williams

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 30165

Phone Number:

Message Body: Gov. Scott, I send this message respectfully asking for your intervention in laws that may be passed that put the large cats described above in danger. Please consider making the cats protected by law. I'm not entirely clear as to why a law allowing them to be killed is being considered. The habitat for these cats is certainly decreasing, they are being pushed closer to towns and neighborhoods. This, obviously, is not their fault. Please consider relocation as an alternative to legal killing. The one most frightening animal/reptile population explosion is the RAPIDLY growing number exotic snakes, the pythons/boa constrictors. I am all for year round open season on these predators, which are taking away a great deal of food sources for the native cats. Respectfully, Deborah Williams From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Protecting Florida Panthers Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8:58:41 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Elise [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8:05 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protecting Florida Panthers

From: Elise

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33308

Phone Number: 954 493 5201

Message Body: Dear Gov. Scott, Please do everything possible to protect our indigenous wildlife, especially the Florida Panthers and Bobcats. We have to set land aside specifically for wildlife conservation like they do in South Africa and in other countries. Zoos are not the solution. Animals should be able to roam freely over large areas (Like in Yellowstone National Park). It is our responsibility to care for our wildlife and the environment, Please leave this as your legacy for generations to come. All the best, Elise Stimpson From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Protection for Florida Panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:29:44 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jan Swan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:26 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Protection for Florida Panther

From: Jan Swan

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 87114

Phone Number: 505-899-2918

Message Body: Please do not try to remove the Florida Panther from the Endangered Species list. The work on recovery of these beautiful treasures should not be discontinued. They are vital to the ecosystem in Florida and removing their protection could endanger their population. I don't live in Florida, but I care about wildlife everywhere. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Pythons Date: Monday, February 09, 2015 2:30:35 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Bart Musitano [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 10:19 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Pythons

From: Bart Musitano

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33462

Phone Number: 561-727-8507

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, The Burmese and now African Rock python problem in the Everglades is reaching epic proportions. Some species of mammals, birds and other reptiles have been eliminated up to 99%; all due to irresponsible humans who, for inexplicable reasons, want to keep these reptiles as pets but when these snakes grow too large to manage, their owners dump them into the Glades. The snakes also pose a threat to humans since they are now showing up in residential areas thereby presenting a danger to children and pets. I would hope that the state will begin a program using trained hunters to rid the Glades of these "illegal aliens" . The Glades is a unique treasure and it's indigenous fauna must be kept in existence. I'd suggest a bounty on these two species and a law that forbids their sale and/or purchase accompanied by a stiff fine or imprisonment of those who violate it. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Radio-Collared NJ Black Bear Being Choked? Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 1:32:14 PM

From: Susan Kehoe [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 12:30 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Radio-Collared NJ Black Bear Being Choked?

NJ GOVERNOR CHRISTIE LETS THIS HAPPEN. DON'T HAVE THE BEAR HUNT....DON'T FOLLOW NEW JERSEY....I LIVE HERE AND IT IS BAD NEWS

I just took this picture a few days ago. A mother bear is radio-collared which appears to be too tight. Fur missing and sometimes she looks like she's choking. As she grows bigger and starts putting on weight for hibernation, if nothing is done, she will be slowly strangled. NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife are a disgrace. They are animal abusers

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Recomendation for FWC Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 8:54:01 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Charles Alexander Alston [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 8:49 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Recomendation for FWC

From: Charles Alexander Alston

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34236

Phone Number: 941-597-4477

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

I just wanted to write a quick email asking for help. I am recently tour complete with the US Coast Guard and currently attending the Sarasota Criminal Justice Academy for law enforcement. I have applied for a position with FWC to continue serving our state.

I served as a communications petty officer with Coast Guard Miami and hold over 350 documented search and rescue cases with confirmed saves. I also served on the US Coast Guard cutter Dauntless out of Galveston TX.

I'm asking for help with the FWC application process. I know that you believe in protecting our beautiful state parks as well as our coastal waters and I couldn't think of a better person to ask for a recommendation from.

I have applied through the Peoplefirst government website and want nothing more than to continue serving you as our Governor and our great state of Florida.

I am a true native of Florida and want to continue to give back and protect what makes us stand out so much amongst all the other states, Our wildlife.

Thank you for your time.

V/r Charles Alston From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Red Snapper Management Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:26:49 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ed Presson [mailto:charlespresson@cox net] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:27 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Red Snapper Management

From: Ed Presson

County: Okaloosa

Zip Code: 32578

Phone Number: 850-218-81-7

Message Body: Governor Scott: I appreciate your efforts in having the State of Florida join with the other Gulf States in developing a plan to replace the Gulf Council/NOAA as the management agency for the Gulf Red Snapper. I have confidence this approach will work in making an equitable allocation of this important resource to the commercial and recreational sectors of our Great State of the other Gulf States. I am a member of the Ft Walton Beach Sailfish Club and the Emerald Coast Artificial Reef Association here in Okaloosa county. Conservation and sportsmanship is in our DNA. Again appreciate your and the FWC efforts in bringing this plan forward.

Ed Presson From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Red Snapper Date: Thursday, July 30, 2015 3:25:01 PM

From: Steve Rash [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 3:08 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Red Snapper

My name is Steven Rash and I own Water Street Seafood, Inc. in Apalachicola. I employ over two hundred people in the fishing and seafood processing industry. Reallocation of Red Snapper from the commercial sector to the recreational sector will have a very negative impact on my business and will cause the loss of a large amount of jobs. The commercial sector has fished responsibly and under strict accountability measures for years while the recreational sector has fished irresponsibly and with little accountability. Red snapper provides a significant contribution to our economy in the form of jobs and commerce through the entire supply chain from the fishermen to the restaurant or retailer that provides American consumers with this natural resource. It would be unfair to deny American consumers access to this resource for the benefit of recreational fishermen who have resisted any form of accountability and who have drastically over fished their sector's quota for years and years with no consequences.

The Gulf Council should take a hard look at the Red Snapper quota and even closer look at the regulatory discard mortality in all sectors and revise the ABC to greatly reduce the huge waste in this fishery. We are all committing a crime against nature by wasting such a valuable resource.

Sincerely, Steven Rash President Water Street Seafood, Inc.

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Red snapper fishing season closure Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:21:36 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Richard Fast [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:00 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Red snapper fishing season closure

From: Richard Fast

County: Duval

Zip Code: 32224

Phone Number: 5174994222

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

We do not have a red snapper fishing season this year, and will probably not have one next year, because of improper fish management taking place off of our shores. The impact on commercial and recreational fishing, as well as our state economy is obvious. I have sent the following letter to Dr.Erik Williams of the NOAA's Southeastern Fishery Science Center: June 16, 2015

Dr. Erik Williams Southeastern Fishery Science Center Beaufort, NC

Ref: A. Total removals of red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) in 2014 from the U.S. South Atlantic. Southeastern Fishery Science Center Report dated May 22, 2015.

B. NOAA Southeast Fishery Bulletin (South Atlantic) FB15-039 dated June 5, 2015

Dear Dr. Williams,

Reference A. provides 2014 estimates of the total removals (landing and dead discards) of red snapper from the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council’s (SAFMC) jurisdiction, and according to reference B. was used along with a 2010 benchmark stock assessment as criteria for continued closure of the red snapper fisheries in the South Atlantic.

Reference B. states there will not be commercial or recreational seasons in 2015 because the total number of red snapper removed from the population in 2014 exceeds the allowable level. The total removals allowable for 2014 were 106,000 fish. After evaluating landings and discard information for 2014, NOAA Fisheries has determined the estimates of total removals were 205,859 fish; therefore, the fishery remains closed in 2015.

It is my contention that the reference A. report is significantly in error, and grossly overestimates the landing and discard mortality values. It is also my contention that the 106,000 fish allowable removal for 2014 is set too low, because it does not take into consideration actual stock growth levels since 2010. Managing fish stock levels based solely on loss values and not considering the offsetting natural stock growth is incorrect management. In fact the level of red snapper population in NE Florida waters out to 100 feet depth has attained nuisance status.

It is my understanding that a new population assessment is underway and is scheduled for completion in spring 2016, and that the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries will review the results of that assessment in 2016. I am concerned that because the reference A. study will be repeated in 2016 using the same erroneous data and metrics, and the new population study will not be reviewed until late in the year, we will again not have a red snapper fishing season, and the red snapper population will continue its uncontrolled growth.

According to reference A., the total removal (landings and dead discards) estimates for the U.S. South Atlantic federal fisheries come from several different survey sources and are largely suspect. Quoting the report summary:

“The uncertainty from all these data sources is considered to be quite high.” “What may be of more concern for these estimates is possible bias, which unfortunately is largely unkown.” “Unknown amount of unreported or misreported catch that may have occurred.”

The largest discard numbers in the report are by far the recreational discards. The report claims 39-41% of the discards die. Most red snappers off Jacksonville, where I fish, are caught in under 100' water depth. The majority of the headboat ground is under 100'. Where is the 41% coming from? We catch them in as shallow as 40ft on out to 250 with the majority in 80-90ft , and most all seem to swim away fine after proper handling. There is no way I believe the discard mortaIity rate for fish caught in less than 100’ depth is close to 40%. It is my understanding that the scientists did the mortality study in 300ft of water. Extrapolating that mortality rate to all recreational catches at any depth is poor science.

In addition to addressing the above mentioned concerns, please specifically answer the following questions:

1. What evidence do you have that would indicate a decline in ARS population in the South Atlantic region? Our empirical data and experience off the coast of Florida indicates just the opposite.

2. Where does the target loss number of 106,000 come from? How was that derived?

3. The report mentions numerous times that the data obtained is poor and suspect. What action is being taken to improve the accuracy of data used to determine the open fishing seasons?

4. The data in Table 2 of the report shows that the private fisherman is by far the largest driving force behind season closure, yet it is addressed as the most inaccurate and suspect data obtained. What action is being taken to improve the accuracy of information concerning private fishing?

5. Where does the mortality percentage come from? In what depth of water was it conducted and when was it conducted?

The referenced report only addresses the amount of ARS stock caught and retained, or caught and discarded. It makes no mention of stock growth due to natural spawning and birth. In other words, the report doesn’t address the current population estimates based on actual observation or collection of relevant data, it only addresses the loss of stock since 2010 (5 years ago!); again, which is based on highly suspect reporting (an admission mentioned numerous times in the report).

In closing I am concerned that the Atlantic Red Snapper (ARS) catch, discard, and mortality rates used in the referenced report are significantly incorrect. I personally, and most other fisherman in Northeast Florida who fish offshore, have witnessed an explosion of ARS population in Southern Atlantic waters off of the Florida coast and out to the shelf area in the past several years. The high population of ARS in the artificial reef areas is on many occasions preventing the catching of other fish species. Additionally, this overpopulation is causing more ARS to be caught and discarded, leading to more mortality, and significantly lowering the rate of stock growth. It is literally a Catch-22 situation. The only way to correct this real situation (not one based on theoretical guesses and inaccurate catch and discard reporting) is to open the catch season and reduce the population. This is a classic case of where more is not better. I would most appreciate you answering the questions and addressing the concerns expressed in this letter. It is not too late to reevaluate the criteria used as rational for not opening a 2015 red snapper season and to allow at least a short period of open fishing. The admitted “poor and suspect” data and the failure to not consider the observed stock growth until late 2016 is causing a considerable negative impact on the commercial and recreational fishing community, and a loss of significant sales revenue for numerous coastal tackle and bait sales outlets, and a significant reduction of boat use and marine fuel sales.

Thank you for your time and evaluation of my concerns and comments.

Sincerely,

Richard Fast Capt. USN (ret)

Governor Scott, I would appreciate any support you can give to allowing a red snapper fishing season off of our Eastern Florida Coast.

Very respectfully, Richard Fast Capt. USN (ret) From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Reject the proposal authorizing a bear trophy hunt. Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 10:21:49 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Irina Pashinina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 10:49 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Reject the proposal authorizing a bear trophy hunt.

From: Irina Pashinina

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32765

Phone Number: 4079253476

Message Body: As a Florida resident, I strongly oppose a hunt on our black bears. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is ignoring the public, ignoring scientific evidence and ignoring responsible wildlife management. I am asking Gov. Scott to listen to the majority of Floridians who want to see bears protected by stopping the proposal before the FWC’s final hearing on June 24. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Renee Thomas Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 9:55:52 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Renee Thomas [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 9:22 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Renee Thomas

From: Renee Thomas

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32792

Phone Number: 407-310-6714

Message Body: I am opposed to the bear hunt. The bears causing the problems should be removed (euthanized, if necessary), but the bears out in woods (away from the neighborhoods) shouldn't be killed. They are staying in their territories. I am sure the State will spend a same fortune to handle the proposed hunt. It would cost a lot less to remove a few problem bears annually. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Residency requirements - Driver"s License Date: Thursday, January 08, 2015 4:13:30 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Charlene Neel [mailto:charlene neel@fairpoint net] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 3:50 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Residency requirements - Driver's License

From: Charlene Neel

County: Gulf

Zip Code: 32456

Phone Number:

Message Body: My husband and I are lifelong residents on the State of Florida. We own two houses, one of which is homestead exempted. We also vote in Florida. My husband accepted a job in Arizona (for a couple of years) and was required to obtain an AZ driver's license. We do not claim AZ as our primary residence and we do not own a home in AZ (we are renting). At issue is a recent change in law/regulations that require a FL driver's license to obtain a resident hunting and fishing license. Previously you could use current voter registration or homestead exemption to verify your primary residence. We do not believe that we should be required to pay out of state fees when it is obvious that our permanent primary residency is FL.

Would you please look into this, respond, and address/fix this issue in the upcoming legislative session? I would appreciate your assistance with this matter. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: SAVE OUR BEARS Date: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 9:21:50 AM Attachments: image001.png

From: Diana Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 8:23 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: SAVE OUR BEARS

Dear Governor,

I am writing as a concerned citizen to plead with you not to allow bear hunting in Florida. These creatures have such a small habitat left. I live in Micanopy, FL, near the Ocala State Forest and I do NOT support allowing bears to be hunted. I vote in every election. Please consider this plea!

Diana

Diana Smith, M.HSE Coordinator of Student Services Blount Downtown Center DC 17, 352-395-5292 [email protected]

Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to or from College employees via email may be subject to disclosure.

From: Governor Rick Scott To: [email protected]; [email protected]; Sunburst; [email protected] Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: SEVERE FLOODING IN OUR COMMUNITY Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:27:34 PM

For your review.

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Sue Rolón [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 10:37 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Re: SEVERE FLOODING IN OUR COMMUNITY

Good Morning Mr. Davis,

Thank you for your prompt response. I already notified The Mayor and Council at the City of Hialeah for this issue. But you are my first response. Nothing from their side.I am attaching the pictures to this email as I wasn't able to attach any to the initial email. I am a single mother of 4 children and totally depend on how much you could help. See attached,

Thank you very much!

Suhail Rolon

Respectfully,

Suhail Rolón

On Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Governor Rick Scott > wrote:

Dear Suhail:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office and sharing your concerns about flooding in your local area. To ensure they are aware of your concerns, I forwarded a copy of your email to your city and county government for their review. I am confident someone will contact you directly.

To further assist you with concerns about flooding in your local area, I forwarded your email to the South Florida Water Management District.

Thank you again for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Information about the Governor's administration and initiatives can be obtained online at www.flgov.com .

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Suhail Rolón [mailto:[email protected] ] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:54 PM To: Governor Rick Scott > Subject: SEVERE FLOODING IN OUR COMMUNITY

From: Suhail Rolón >

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33016

Phone Number: 7863021537

Message Body: Good Evening Govenor Scott,

My name is Suhail Rolón I currently live at El Prado Condominium 2780 West 61st Street Apt. 102 Hialeah, FL 33016. I understand that the following situation is intolerable. The HOA is not doing anything to solve this situation.

I moved to this community with the idea to give my 4 children a better way of living. And it has turned out into a nightmare.It is most of the time flooded, the storm drainage is clogged all the time. Even with a small rain it floods up to the point we can not get out of our cars and the community is afraid of the consequences. The level of water is so high it almost gets inside the houses. My kids are dropped off by the school bus and are obligated to walk through the dirty waters which go all the way to their knees in other to get into the house. I have pictures and videos.

This is a nuisance for our us, our elderly people and children. We are practically confined in our houses. I have tried to reach the Code Compliance Department and the Public Works Department at the City of Hialeah with no luck, THE STORM DRAINAGE IS CLOGGED BADLY. To the point that my back porch gets flooded as well. Please help us. 786-302-1537

Suhail Rolon

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: STOP BEAR HUNTING Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:38:20 PM

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:33 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject: STOP BEAR HUNTING please stop the bear hunting! let's try to save the Florida bears! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: STOP Bear Hunt Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:36:06 PM

-----Original Message----- From: divonne wald [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:36 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: STOP Bear Hunt

From: divonne wald

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33407

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please Oppose the proposed bear hunting!!!

Science/data shows hunting DOES NOT DECREASE human-bear conflicts.

FLORIDIANS do not want a bear hunt From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: STOP FLORIDA BEAR HUNT Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:13:54 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jessica Jastremski [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:04 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: STOP FLORIDA BEAR HUNT

From: Jessica Jastremski

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32806

Phone Number: 4074132688

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

Please stop the FWC from killing Florida Bears. A hunting season is beyond unnecessary and unreasonable given all facts of the circumstance. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: STOP TROPHY HUNT ON FL. BLACK BEAR Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015 3:14:31 PM

-----Original Message----- From: JOAN CARLTON [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 1:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: STOP TROPHY HUNT ON FL. BLACK BEAR

From: JOAN CARLTON

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33708

Phone Number: 727-397-2762

Message Body: Please stop the hunt on Fl. Black Bears that the Fl.Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission are going to vote on June 24th. Especially cruel is the fact that hunters will be allowed to hunt with pistols, 22 rifles, cross-bows and other weapons that are not strong enough to put the bear out of their misery. Wounded they will crawl away to suffer and slowly die. Governor Scott, you appointed the commissioners and you can stop them. Thank you, Joan Carlton From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Save FL Bears Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 8:08:02 AM

From: Jennifer Chandy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:33 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Save FL Bears

Rick,

Please urge FWC to cancel bear hunt. This is wrong. We do not have the right to take the life of innocent animals. There are other alternatives to sightings and killing bears is proven NOT be one of them.

There are alternatives that help both parties. Our humanity depends on how compassionate we can be. Do the right thing.

-Jen From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Save Florida Bears Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 3:51:08 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Judy Wright [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 3:49 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Save Florida Bears

Mr Scott As a voter of the state of Florida I am totally against Hunting or killing Bears in Florida. This is unacceptable and Not a solution to any problem with bears. Please stop the hunt. Thanks J Wright.

Sent from my iPad ; Judy C Wright. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Save Florida Bears Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:41:45 AM Attachments: Screenshot 2015-04-23-09-28-53-1.png Screenshot 2015-04-15-09-18-41.png

From: Sebastian Acosta [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:32 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Save Florida Bears

Dear Rick Scott

Please help save the black Florida Bears by relocating them instead of allowing them to be murdered by hunters who just want to display their heads on the walls and post pictures on Social Media about how cool they look hunting.

You can also do a better education campaign for people about trash collection.

Please help stop the killings. Its their planet..not ours!

Thanks Sebastian Acosta Dade County 3052446222

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Save the Bears don"t hunt them Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 9:05:38 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Janis Lozano [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 8:03 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Save the Bears don't hunt them

From: Janis Lozano

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33101

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott,

I respectfully write to you to beg you to please save the bears being hunted in Florida and have them relocated to a sanctuary or to the wild in Alaska, like it has been done in the past. The Bears can safely be put to sleep and transported. To allow citizens to hunt them is barbaric, cruel and against everything we should stand for to help safe our already declining planet. Please do the right thing. I will not support an administration that allows this to happen.

Thank you. Janis Lozano Concerned citizen From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Save the Bears! Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:03:13 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Carissa Anderson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:59 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Save the Bears!

Hi Rick, My names Carissa. I'm an environmentalist, actress, model, vegan, and DO NOT support animal cruelty. I was wondering if you could please end the bear hunt. It's inhumane to kill such beautiful creatures so please stop. Thanks, Carissa From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Saving animals Date: Thursday, June 04, 2015 1:49:14 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Robert Echols [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 1:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Saving animals

From: Robert Echols

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34471

Phone Number: 352-804-1168

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott--this was also sent to the Ocala paper but not yet published--I beg you to take strong action on behalf of animal life in Florida. Let is not turn Florida into L.A., i.e., wall to wall people. Let animals have a life, too.

Thank you, sir..

For adherents of the philosophy of “reverence for life”, several local land use/environmental controversies must serve to undermine such adherence and make one wonder whether future fealty is akin to tilting at windmills. In no particular order of importance these controversies are:

Agricultural use of park land; Undesirably large water use (and attendant issues) by large cattle farm; “Development” of Trinity Lane; Continuation of Rodman dam; Removal of panthers from the endangered list: and The Bear slaughter.

While these controversies are in various stages of fruition, should they come to realization the effects promise to be deleterious to the numerous populations affected; and there's the rub.

In each case the argument advanced by the landholder/responsible entity for the proposed undertaking/land usage in summary is: “it’s my right and I’ll do what I want”, pace Eric Burdon. This attitude is an anthropocentric view of the world that essentially condones nearly any human activity without regard for the many creatures that such activity may harm and destroy. Regrettably, in the majority of instances the law is written to uphold and promote that view, oblivious to the consequences. This should not be surprising, as our notion of human rights have evolved to a bias in favor of the individual, stressing the importance of what is owed to the individual while generally ignoring or subordinating what the individual may owe to the environment as a whole.

But something even more fundamental is at stake. Individual rights as opposed to what is owed the world is still a topic of some conversation today, but for our purposes the problem with this topic is that the discussion focuses solely on human rights to the exclusion of the rights of any other living beings. Decisions are made that tend (in the case of the controversies outlined above) to benefit a very small number of human animals to the disadvantage of the remaining affected animals and other flora. There has been some talk of legal action in all of the cited controversies, but as mentioned, the laws do not generally favor such challenges.

What is required in my view is an effort to persuade those in positions of influence, landowners and government officials alike, that there exists a better way, a different way of viewing the situation, a possibility of a different outcome that might benefit far more than the tiny minority of human animals who currently stand to profit. This view is deceivingly simple: act such that your presence on earth promotes life, as much life as possible, and does the least harm. That’s what a reverence for life is all about. Deceivingly simple in theory, a bit more difficult in practice.

To implement this view is to admit two things that seem now obvious: We humans are but one of innumerable species on this planet; and Because of our intellectual ability we have the power to cause enormous environmental damage or benefit, and the ability to choose which to effectuate.

In furtherance of a reverence for life, let us strive to make decisions affecting all other species on this planet that will permit those species to flourish and live their lives to the fullest. This will require analysis and balancing, in time reaching the best solution using our imagination, reason and compassion. But after all that’s what living as a human being to the fullest is all about.

So what could this mean in practice for our five controversies? It could mean allowing a state park to continue its function as a safe haven from human encroachment, while simultaneously increasing education and awareness of humans regarding our unique role as stewards of our world. Instead of running cattle on environmentally sensitive acreage, that same land could be used to grow crops that feed more people with far less environmental cost. Indeed, some of that land could be turned into a rescue for horses and other animals harmed by human neglect and abuse. Rather than thousands of new CBS homes crammed eight or more to an acre we could have botanical gardens, protected zones for pollinators and other environmental attractions to help boost badly needed Eco-tourism in our area. And so forth.

So while we ourselves must seek to follow a reverence for life (we can hardly ask those in power to follow an ethos that we ourselves forsake), let us entreat the decision makers in each controversy to do the same. May they act in ways that represent the best that human beings have to offer, and in so doing may they leave behind a legacy of life, instead of a bad taste.

Tilting at windmills? Maybe. But that's a part of being human, too.

Robert M. Echols Founder and President For Our Friends the Animals Foundation From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Scallop season Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 10:15:33 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Capt. Mike Baker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 6:12 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Scallop season

From: Capt. Mike Baker

County: Marion

Zip Code: 34488

Phone Number: 352-433-6301

Message Body: Gov. Scott Due to the flooding in Taylor County I think it would be a great idea to extend scallop season at least through the 27th of September in order for us to recoup some of our lost revenue. Thank you for any consideration Capt. Mike Baker 352-433-6301 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Scallop decline Date: Monday, July 06, 2015 4:17:08 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Kirsten Olsen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 1:25 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Scallop decline

From: Kirsten Olsen

County: Leon

Zip Code: 32308

Phone Number: 8506714698

Message Body: My son just turned 10 and I wanted to take him scalloping for the first time. This is one of the unique outdoor opportunities offered in Florida. But the tour operator in Port St. Joe I contacted is not offering scallop tours due to the low numbers, probably due to the extended harvesting, in part. My impression is that you don't support environmental causes, but this is also a business issue. Please work to restore these stocks and keep Florida a place that has a thriving outdoor industry business. Thank you for considering my request, Kirsten Olsen From: Governor Rick Scott To: DEP ([email protected]); FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Seawall Permit for 3870 Coastal Highway St. Augustine Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 8:33:14 AM

-----Original Message----- From: John Jack Meyer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 4:57 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Seawall Permit for 3870 Coastal Highway St. Augustine

From: John "Jack" Meyer

County: St. Johns

Zip Code: 32084

Phone Number: 972-979-3469

Message Body: Good afternoon Governor Scott- We have a home located at 3870 Coastal Drive in St. Augustine. In early December 2014 there was a major erosion event that occurred. Attached are pictures of our property before and after the event. Please note that there is currently a 20 feet high wall of sand that is within 5 feet of our house foundation. This wall of sand is continuing to erode. There is no slope to the dune. There will eventually be a horrific “sandslide” that will literally dump tons of sand down on to the beach. Heaven help us if a curious child is playing there at that time, or an adult for that matter. That person will be maimed at least and very likely killed through broken bones, internal injuries and/or suffocation. I have personally chased young children away from the base of the sand wall while their parents were not paying attention. On 4/14/15 FDEP did a site visit and took pictures of the conditions and, again on 5/12/15, 3 engin! eers from FDEP conducted a field visit and experienced the gravity of the situation. I was not there but I understand that these engineers would not venture close to the wall for fear of collapse of the wall. To date we have tried to handle this dangerous situation through the proper State channels but have hit a stone wall.

The Coastal Construction Control Line Group, administered by Mr. Tony McNeal, has been diligent in the pursuit of a seawall permit for the property (which did require a variance). If further erosion occurs, that part of the dune which is currently standing will be gone. The septic system drainage field of our home will be vulnerable and most likely compromised. The house will be condemned if sewage can leak onto the beach. The adjacent property owners will lose their dune and their property will be compromised. Eventually A1A (a hurricane evacuation route) will be lost to erosion. The piles supporting our house will become exposed and subject to bending and shear forces that may not have been anticipated in the design process, as the dune once extended 100’ more east than it is now. There is imminent danger that house foundation can fail at that point.

The permit application for our wall was submitted on or about February 24, 2015. It was rejected at that time and a variance was submitted on March 17, 2015, with the public comment period ending on March 30, 2015. We were notified by Mr. McNeal that there were no negative comments from the public and that the variance should be accepted. The permit application was then transmitted to the Fish and Wildlife Commission where the originally proposed wall line was rejected. A draft showing the new wall line, as requested by FWC, was submitted on May 1, 2015, and as we understand was accepted. We resubmitted the proper documents depicting the final wall line that was requested by FWC on May 6, 2015. Today I received the email below from Mr. McNeal after inquiring about the status of the permit. Again be advised that the condition of the sand wall is unsafe and, consequently, the delay in issuing the permit should be unacceptable. My apology for penning such a long email, but I think you should understand the severity of the problem. This is an imminent danger to the lives of the citizens of Florida. I, of course, want the wall to protect my property and other properties. I think that the zeal of FWC in protecting a “potential” nesting area for sea turtles has compromised the wellbeing of the public. Should you wish to confirm this email with Mr. McNeal his contact information is below. Thank you. John and Valarie Meyer

Governor- the website would not let me insert the pictures of the property before and after the erosion event. These pictures are available from Mr. McNeal or you can contact me at my email address and I will forward them to you under separate cover. You need to see them. They are very scary but enlightening to the gravity of the situation.

Mr. Meyer,

A permit has not yet been issued. The Department is still waiting on the final comments from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on the revised wall alignment before making a final decision on both the pending variance and permit application. That is what I conveyed to Mr. Kollar last week. We were anticipating the comments last week but unfortunately that did not happen.

As soon as we receive the final comment letter we will proceed with taking final agency action on both the variance and permit application.

I apologize for the time it is taking.

Tony D. McNeal, P.E., Administrator Coastal Construction Control Line Division of Water Resources Management Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blairstone Road MS-3522 Tallahassee, Florida 32399

E-mail: tony [email protected] fl.us

(850) 245-7665

In accordance with the Department’s Paperless Initiative the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Program has implemented a paperless permitting process. For instructions on accessing forms and submitting them and other documents to DEP please visit our website at: http://www.dep.state fl.us/beaches/forms.htm#CCCL_App_Form or for more information email: [email protected]

From: Jack Meyer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 3:28 PM To: McNeal, Tony Cc: Michelle Subject: 3870 Coastal Highway St Augustine

Mr. McNeal- I understand that last Wednesday May 20, 2015 you indicated to Mr. Kollar that a permit for the seawall would be issued for our property. Has the permit been issued yet, as I have not had a conversation with Mr. Kollar today? If not is there a real date that this will happen? If so when will this be and if not why? Please let me know if any other agencies are delaying the permit. Thank you for your help, John “Jack” Meyer From: Governor Rick Scott To: "[email protected]" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Seaworld (please read) Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:35:19 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Brianna [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8:21 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Seaworld (please read)

From: Brianna

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 55124

Phone Number: 6122201119

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I am an 18 year old student who recently watched the film Blackfish, and feel my life has been changed. I can't understand how Seaworld is still in business. I am kindly asking if there is anything you can do about the horrible imprisonment of these animals. I know you're a busy man, but it's been weighing heavily on me and I strongly feel that Seaworld is inhumane and unnatural and the animals should be set free to sanctuaries. Thank you for your time. -Brianna From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Seminole Hunting and Fishing Date: Friday, June 19, 2015 2:10:24 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Thomas Storm Jr [mailto:stormt498@bellsouth net] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 12:32 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Seminole Hunting and Fishing

From: Thomas Storm Jr

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32754

Phone Number: 9546475440

Message Body: Good day Governor. I am writing to ask if the Seminole Tribe has treaties with the state regarding hunting hunting and fishing? I has asked my Tribal legal representative and am still not clear on hunting and fishing rights for licensing. I greatly appreciate any help you can give. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "[email protected]" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Shut Down Monkey Breading Facility Date: Friday, March 27, 2015 2:26:07 PM

Per our conversation. Also here is a link that may prove helpful: http://www nbc-2.com/story/28605739/hendry- monkey-breeding-facility-under-spotlight

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Mary Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 1:18 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Shut Down Monkey Breading Facility

From: Mary Johnson

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32132

Phone Number: 386-428-8873

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

It is very important to me that these monkey breeding and torturous facilities NOT be aloud in Florida. Please help in getting rid of these. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Soldiers Find Independence Through Fishing and Hunting. Date: Monday, July 06, 2015 1:59:59 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Timothy R. Cash [mailto:timothy_cash@bellsouth net] Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 7:46 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Soldiers Find Independence Through Fishing and Hunting.

From: Timothy R. Cash

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32608

Phone Number: 352-222-5728

Message Body: In regard to W025949-061515 summited. Hope you will read the attachment. Why can't FWC fallow the Federal and State of Florida's parks, requirement's for allowing Service Connected wounded Veterans a life time free fishing and/or hunting license, for us that are less than 100% disabled. How many Purple Harts must one have? We defended not only our country with honor but our Great State of Florida, as well. Tried to send this to the FWC but their comments site is down.

Soldiers Find Independence Through Fishing and Hunting.

EUTAW, Ala. – Staff Sergeant Matthew Taylor flipped a spinner bait toward the bank, reeling it back with a purpose. Part of that purpose was to trick a bass into biting. But the main purpose for Taylor was to complete the task: Click the button, bend the rod, send the bait to the target, reel it back and somewhere in the process get caught up in hoping that a bass would bite and put up a fight. Whether a bass bit or not didn’t matter. Every cast was part of Taylor’s healing. The simple things bass anglers take for granted have a healing power the U.S. Army has realized can help transition our nation’s warriors coming home from overseas with a dizzying number of physical and emotional wounds. In 2011 Taylor was injured in a helicopter accident and was sent to the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) at Fort Campbell, Ky. There he was told he would be lucky, “if he wasn’t in a wheelchair within six months.” “I called my wife with the news and told her ‘if I was ever confined to a wheelchair I might go into the woods and have a talk with God.’ I couldn't guarantee her I'd return,” Taylor recalled. “I was in a bad place.’’ What HOOAH! means Weeks later Taylor accepted an invitation to a turkey hunt set up by a group of WTB soldiers called “HOOAH!.” Taylor would come back from that hunt with a turkey and a new lease on life. In all things military acronyms are a part of everything and in this case HOOAH! stands for “Healing Outside Of A Hospital.” Unlike most military acronyms it’s beautifully appropriate. HOOAH! is also generally accepted in military speak as a tacit approval, meaning “anything and everything except ‘no.’” That works too. For Taylor, he would not only join HOOAH!, but start to oversee the program a year later. The new position allowed Taylor to give out the invites that would change soldiers’ lives. He started taking wounded, active-duty soldiers fishing and hunting in 2012 and since more than 100 soldiers have relayed to him the program had “saved their life.” Recently, Taylor and 10 other wounded soldiers were part of one of those trips at Leavellwood Lodge near Eutaw, Ala. Trey and Pam Montgomery, owners of Leavellwood, put on the annual event, formally titled the “Justin Junkin Honor Event.” It is held for as many as 15 wounded soldiers as a way of giving back, while honoring Junkin. “It’s all about him," Trey Montgomery said. Junkin was 26 years old when, after returning home from the conflicts in the Middle East, he took his own life. Montgomery and Jeff Junkin (Justin’s father) are best friends and since then the Montgomerys have been committed to helping soldiers dealing with the trauma of war. This was their seventh event in six years. Today, trips like these are taking place all over the country: Some of them under the Wounded Warriors umbrella and some of them under the Army’s formal Warrior Transition Battalions. The difference in the two is the WTB and the HOOAH! program at Fort Campbell are for active-duty soldiers. Those attending receive an opportunity to heal, while those who help organize these events realize how simple things like casting to a bank and catching a fish, can be a healing process to heroes. A prime example Sergeant First Class (SFC) L.J . Planer is prime example of that. At the Leavellwood event, Planer was part of the line up of wounded soldiers. He stood with a walker, obviously with parts of his body broken and not working. Even with the walker, he stood tall; broad shoulders, square jaw and serious eyes. Despite the use and abuse he looked the part of a classic soldier. On a resupply mission in Afghanistan Planer was injured severely. In talking about those injuries he is deliberate, meeting most questions with a long pause; not wanting to talk about it either from an emotional standpoint or an official one. The reason doesn’t matter. The result was Planer lost the use of his hands, losing all feeling in his right arm with nerves severed in his right shoulder. Today he can’t feel his fingers, but mentions “I can lift a 1-pound barbell over my head seven times. I used to bench 250 as my workout weight.” If that weren’t enough he suffered a hole through his kneecap that wiped out all use of his right leg. His spine was crushed and currently has two metal vertebrae in his neck and three in his back to keep him upright. His hip was dislocated. His hearing is impaired and requires hearing aids. And at one time he had lost his vision, which hasn’t completely come back. Those things he says are just a start of the physical issues. Going over the emotional and mental ones are separate and equally long lists. “Before I was injured, I hunted and fished all the time,’’ he said. “When I got injured it put me in a place where I couldn’t wipe my own butt. “For a couple of years I didn’t do anything. I knew about the (HOOAH) program but I didn’t feel like I was physically able to go out and do it without being a burden on everybody else. “I was depressed. Nobody really likes to say that. You think you are too much of a man to be depressed. But that was the truth of the matter. I was depressed. I had problems. I have a traumatic brain injury, problems with my sight, my hearing. “All that came into play, not being able to see down the crosshairs in a gun, not being able to pick a gun up, not being able to throw a rod and reel. Not to be able to do any of that stuff, not to be able to shoot a bow. “In my mind the devil got in there and was just making me depressed saying ‘you can't,’ ‘you can't,’ ‘you can't,’ ‘you can't.’ And when they took me on that hunting trip and made it possible for me to be able to do it. It was God working through Matt (Taylor) and the whole program. Now I know I can.” If not for the HOOAH Program working with hunters and fishermen across the country, Planer would have likely set in his wheelchair and brooded over all those things lost. Taylor and the HOOAH program had other ideas. “They pretty much came to my house and took me against my will on a hunting trip,” Planer said. “They had everything there setup for me, with my wheelchair and a way to shoot left handed, because I can't use my right arm. Just made it happen for me and it was worth it. “It put me back in the mindset of I can still be a part of something. I can still do something. Maybe not to the level I did before. But that atmosphere and that camaraderie and that kinship that you get when you're around the campfire and in the camp: That experience renewed the fire in me to be able to push harder and took away the impression of not being able to do what I always did and loved to do. “That experience told me ‘I could.’ I was just feeling sorry for myself. There’s people hurt 100 times worse than I am.” At Leavellwood, Planer would sit in the passenger seat of Dalton Bobo’s boat pulling a weightless worm around as Bobo worked one of the half dozen reservoirs. Bobo, who is best known for almost winning the Bassmaster Classic in 1997, finishing second by 1 ounce, coordinates the guides for the event every year, calling it “an honor” to be able to help. Most of the soldiers, all of them teamed up with top Alabama anglers, could cast. They all caught fish, including Planer. “I couldn't hold onto the pole very well,” he said. “I couldn't fight some of the fish all the way to the boat, I had to get help. But to feel that tug on the line and that fight of a big fish, when you're fighting that fish and that big old bass jumps out of the water, that's adrenaline. That's like a big shot of renewal and healing. That time out there on that water is very healing. “It's comforting. It's relaxation and you can let everything kind of go from all your worries: From your disabilities, from your financial problems, to your relationship problems because of your disability, to your future of what it's going to hold. Whether they're going to kick you out of the military and you're going to have to try and survive the best you can with your injuries outside. “All that kind of went away and it was just you out there with your buddy and a big fish on the line. And then what you were worried about is trying to keep that line tight and the hook in his mouth and get him to the boat. “All of the rest of that stuff kind of went away and for those times on the water, it was just pure fun and just no worries.” Therapeutic value It is those kinds of testimonials that lead the Army to recognize hunting and fishing as therapeutic two years ago. “It’s really a big achievement for them to recognize that,’’ Taylor said. While Taylor is based out of Fort Campbell in Kentucky, there are 22 Warrior Transition Battalion units scattered around the country. The impact has been startling. “Our guys are seeing life differently for the first time,’’ Taylor said. “I had one of them tell me while we watched the sunrise the other day, that it was the first time he had ever seen a sunrise when he wasn’t being shot at.” The idea of a peaceful sunrise is something most of us take for granted. But increasingly the U.S. Army is seeing time on the water as a way to heal the emotional and physical wounds of war. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stomach-turning Bear Hunt Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 8:15:57 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Cindy Dick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 5:32 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stomach-turning Bear Hunt

From: Cindy Dick

County: Leon

Zip Code: 32310

Phone Number: 850-510-7031

Message Body: The FWC geniuses scheduled a hunt during the black bear's denning period. The FWC geniuses are not limiting hunting licenses. The FWC geniuses opened up the hunt to hunters outside of Florida. The FWC geniuses did not set a quota for the first 48 hours, which could result in wiping out the entire species. The FWC geniuses are supposed to be a conservation agency for wildlife in the state of Florida. The FWC geniuses have no actual data as to how many black bears exist in Florida. The FWC geniuses do not care about conservation, black bears, apex predators, or pretty much anything besides collecting a paycheck. The FWC geniuses have not paid any attention to public opinion on the matter, which (if they cared about facts or data) is trending towards cancelling the hunt, or at the bare minimum waiting for some facts relating to the actual bear population in Florida.

Shame on the FWC and anyone else that supports this horrible-idea of a hunt.

Please stop this insanity. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop Bear Hunt in FL Date: Monday, April 20, 2015 2:13:46 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Lisa Rosencrans [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 2:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop Bear Hunt in FL

From: Lisa Rosencrans

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32724

Phone Number: 407-252-4912

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, My husband and I voted for you twice, but we are increasingly disappointed in your decisions on the reasons we believed you'd be fighting for our rights. We would expect residents to be educated to live within and respect the remaining wildlife that reside in FL, not killing off creatures in their habitat. As a realtor, I understand that developers are pushing for, and paying for, killing innocent bears and the inordinate amount of trophy hunters here. There has not been sufficient awareness prior to the hasty decision approved by you and we should have additional time to prove through accurate petitions to not kill our bears. Please reconsider.

Respectfully,

Lisa and Eric Rosencrans From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop Bear Hunting! Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:36:19 AM

From: Jaime Napan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:35 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Stop Bear Hunting!

Hello FL Governor Rick Scott, Please stop the Bear Hunting! It is an incredibly cruel sport. Thank you.

-Jaime Napan From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop Proposed Bear Hunt Date: Monday, April 20, 2015 2:08:30 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Kerri Drylie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 11:10 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop Proposed Bear Hunt

From: Kerri Drylie

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32700

Phone Number: 4077199480

Message Body: As a resident in your district, I am strongly opposed to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) recent decision to consider a rule authorizing a hunt on Florida's unique subspecies of black bear. As my state legislator, would you please reach out to the FWC and express your concerns about a black bear hunt?

Reopening a hunting season may harm recovery of our geographically isolated, fragile bear populations, and it will do nothing to address conflicts with bears.

Research has overwhelmingly shown that trash management effectively curbs problems with bears in neighborhoods, while hunting bears in the woods does nothing to reduce these conflicts. Florida's recent bear- human conflicts are especially tragic because they happened in areas where bears had regular access to human food.

Instead of squandering resources and time on an ineffective, unpopular bear trophy hunt, the FWC should encourage and assist communities to adopt proven strategies to prevent conflicts with bears, such as educating residents about securing garbage, removing pet food and birdseed and employing humane aversive conditioning strategies as needed to systematically frighten bears.

A piece on NPR yesterday said the hunt has garnered a great deal of interest from hunters outside the state. This cannot be allowed to happen. A few years back, half a dozen bears were 'culled' from a central Florida neighborhood. A piece about that in National Geographic was scathing and reflected badly on Central Florida. I was so ashamed.

Please, sir, do what you can to stop this senseless slaughter.

Thank you.

Kerri Drylie From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop Proposed Bear Hunting in Florida Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 11:26:33 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Kerri Drylie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 9:49 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop Proposed Bear Hunting in Florida

From: Kerri Drylie

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32709

Phone Number: 4077199480

Reopening a hunting season may harm recovery of our geographically isolated, fragile bear populations, and it will do nothing to address conflicts with bears.

Please, sir, do what you can to stop this senseless slaughter.

Thank you.

Kerri Drylie From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop bear hunt Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 8:49:49 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jackie Lothian [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 10:59 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop bear hunt

From: Jackie Lothian

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32751

Phone Number: 4074489665

Message Body: Please stop the bear hunt. We have taken their homes. Killing them is just stupid. How many cubs will be left without mothers. No way will you be able to control how many get killed. Not to mention will any people be hurt or other animals. Make people take care of their garbage so Bears can't get into it. This whole thing makes me ashamed to live in Florida. You have the power so do something right. Thank you! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop bear hunting Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:44:10 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Paulo Peixoto [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:37 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: Stop bear hunting

Please Mr. governor, make everything possible to stop florida bear hunting, there is no need to kill a specie that is part of an Eco chain.

Thank you,

Sent from my iPhone From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop the Bear Hunt Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:46:07 AM

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:45 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Cc: Crisafulli, Steve; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Stop the Bear Hunt

Governor Scott,

I am outraged by the comments of FWC Commissioner Robert Corbett suggesting that I don't know what I am talking about when objecting to FWC's plan to permit hunting of the Florida black bear. I spend plenty of time in the woods with most of my weekends spent in The Big Cypress and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park and I understand the ecology. Commissioner Corbett's comments are a disgrace for a public official who as an appointee is not responsible to the people he has chosen to both belittle and ignore. If I could vote against him, I most certainly would. Since I cannot, I must hold the folks responsible for his appointment accountable for his reprehensible comments and actions.

This obscene plan must be stopped immediately and the overwhelming public comment in opposition to the plan must be respected. Commissioner Corbett is not a monarch and his treatment of the public should not be tolerated by our elected leaders. Fire him immediately and stop the bear hunt.

Howard Lubel 594 Collier Blvd Everglades City, Fl. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop the bear hunt! Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 9:52:02 AM

From: Alexi Howk [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 9:47 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop the bear hunt!

Dear Governor Scott,

I urge you to please use your authority to stop the FWC from moving forward with a senseless and outrageous trophy bear-hunting proposal, despite strong opposition from Floridians who demand the state's bears be protected. At least eight scientific studies, including one in 2014, found no evidence hunting to reduce bear population would result in fewer human-bear conflicts. Several studies show employing non-lethal co-existence measures, such as bear- proof trash cans in bear territory coupled with code enforcement can successfully reduce human-bear conflicts. Killing an already vulnerable and threatened species is not the answer. Please do everything in your power to stop this outrageous trophy hunt opposed by the majority of Floridians.

Sincerely,

Alexi Howk West Melbourne, Fl From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop the best hunt. Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015 3:14:22 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Christine Hornsleth [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 12:30 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop the best hunt.

Although there is no reason to expect you to listen to us about killing bears when folks not getting Medicaid die and you don't care about humans .... Just remember the chastising Chris Christie is STILL getting about to torturing pigs in crates... You will be hated even more if you let this unnecessary killing go on. Why don't you put an effort into ridding Florida of coyotes? They are eating our house pets by the tens of thousands.

Sent from my iPhone From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop the black bear hunt Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 2:50:10 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Kim Carmack [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 11:46 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop the black bear hunt

From: Kim Carmack

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33715-2029

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's 'FWC' proposal to open the state of Florida to bear hunting does not comport with science-ba-sed, responsible wildlife management, and a majority of the public opposes the hunt.

Research has shown 'and the FWC has admitted' that this proposed hunt will not reduce human-bear conflicts, as the FWC is already permitted to control 'nuisance' bears that wander into neighborhoods, and this hunt would target bears that live in deeper forested areas.

Nonlethal conflict prevention programs more effectively address any issues that arise from bears entering neighborhoods. This includes assisting communities with adopting bear-proof trash programs and doing educational outreach about avoiding behavior that attracts wildlife, such as leaving pet food outside.

Until three years ago, Florida black bears were listed as threatened. It is abhorrent to propose hunting the species when there is no reliable, comprehensive, accurate estimate of how many bears exist in the state.

Finally, this proposal is dangerous because it effectively allows hunters to draw bears to bait stations and to chase wounded bears with dogs on leash. By doing so, it opens the door to bear baiting and bear hounding 'chasing bears with dogs' - two very cruel methods of hunting that have been shown to lead to severe animal suffering.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Kim Carmack 505 Barcelona Drive Saint Petersburg, FL 33715-2029 From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Stop the black bear hunt Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 9:35:17 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Melissa Shaffer-O'Connell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 9:19 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Stop the black bear hunt

From: Melissa Shaffer-O'Connell

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 49774-9236

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Melissa Shaffer-O'Connell 3578 E. 18 Mile Rd Pickford, MI 49774-9236 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Sturgeon accidents and opening a fishing season for them Date: Monday, July 06, 2015 1:17:26 PM

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2015 4:48 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Sturgeon accidents and opening a fishing season for them

Dear, Governor Scott A five year old girl was killed Thursday night by a jumping sturgeon in the Suwannee River at Fanning Springs. Over the last several years boaters have been injured by these large prehistoric fish in the Suwannee River. At the present time Sturgeon are protected and anglers are not allowed to catch them. With a estimated 10,000 to 14,000 sturgeon in this river, many constituents are asking why they are not removed from protection and a limited season opened to control there numbers. As you are aware, boaters and anglers spend a great deal of money for boat registrations,fuel licenses etc. It would be a shame for Florida to lose this money to other states, since this river is getting a reputation for being unsafe because of the sturgeon. FWC does a good job and I am not here to criticize them. However, FWC and the Fish and Wildlife service need to come up with some type of season for anglers (not top eliminate the sturgeon) but to control there numbers. Regards, Robert Monica Bell From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Support for FWC"s Bear Management Plan Date: Thursday, June 04, 2015 8:22:14 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Ryan Frierson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 7:51 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Support for FWC's Bear Management Plan

From: Ryan Frierson

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33444

Phone Number:

Message Body: Gov. Scott,

I would like to take a brief moment to express my support for the bear management plan put forth by FWC, including the use of hunting as a management tool. As a member of five generations that have lived, hunted, and fished in Florida this matter has caused me great concern but I am encouraged by FWC's efforts.

Best regards,

Ryan Frierson From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Surviving Spouses and their dependents Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 11:14:26 AM

-----Original Message----- From: John Chaney [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:48 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Surviving Spouses and their dependents

From: John Chaney

County: Polk

Zip Code: 33859

Phone Number:

Message Body: I know this will probably not reach you directly, but I must try anyway.

I was recently told by taxing office and fish and game that surviving spouses and their children do not qualify for the Military Gold license under current interpretation of the fish and game laws.

Is there a reason, besides more taxes, that surviving families are supported in some state areas and not in others? And can support for reduced Fishing and hunting license be incorporated for these people? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Thanks for your attention Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:07:36 PM

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:07 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Thanks for your attention

Dear Govenor,

You have been an amazing Governor! Thanks for all you've done for Florida and managing our budget so well! We appreciate all of your hard work.

On another subject, with all due respect Sir, the bears were here first. How can you consent to having them hunted down? This just doesn't make any sense. Could you please shed more light on how this decision was made? There are ALWAYS alternatives. Is it just more convenient to just slaughter them? Barbaric, absolutely barbaric. You will leave a huge mark on our hearts. I am sad that you could even consider making such a decision.

Laurie Boston Winter Park, FL From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: The Bear hunt travesty Date: Thursday, April 30, 2015 2:01:16 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Jan Papra [mailto [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 1:31 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: The Bear hunt travesty

From: Jan Papra

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32526

Phone Number: 8502923338

Message Body: Hi Governor. The Fish and Wildlife People are about to allow a hunt on a species that has a population barely exceeding 1000. This is not decent. As soon as a species begins to establish itself the creeps come out of the woodwork to kill it. Please stop that ugliness and hold off any permission at least until the 2016 population study is completed. That woud be the right stuff. Thanks, Jan Papra From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: The Florida Bear Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 9:00:03 AM

-----Original Message----- From: CHERE HIGH [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 6:04 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: The Florida Bear

From: CHERE HIGH

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33458

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please protect the Florida Black bear. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: The Florida Panther Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 11:17:30 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Cathy Witkowski [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 11:14 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: The Florida Panther

From: Cathy Witkowski

County: Martin

Zip Code: 33475

Phone Number: 7722863282

Message Body: Please do not stop the funding for Panther preservation, it is needed. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Upset at inhumanity Date: Monday, February 23, 2015 2:56:01 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Linda Feiler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 5:08 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Upset at inhumanity

From: Linda Feiler

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 99556

Phone Number: 907-235-1305

Message Body: Dear Sir, While in your state I went to the State Fair and a man was selling bush babies. They are tiny little creatures from Australia that he had in boxes. They will be sold to people who know nothing about the food they must have , the diseases they can spread, and just the keeping of them is inhumane. Bringing in foreign animals has already screwed up your state. Must you be reminded? I have had family there for 60 years and visit often. Please correct this abuse and let me know if you have even read this letter please. Sincerely , Linda Feiler 907-235-1305 From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: Veteran trying to build first house on wetland property Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 3:57:21 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Ken Martin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 9:30 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Veteran trying to build first house on wetland property

From: Ken Martin

County: Collier

Zip Code: 34112

Phone Number: 954-415-3518

Message Body: Governor Scott,

My name is Ken Martin and I am a veteran of the Florida Army National Guard and I have been trying to get a hold of Constance Cassler with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Services about the status of my permit that was sent over by the Army Corp of Engineer sometime after April 17, 2015. I have emailed and left message on July 20th, 2015 for Ms. Cassler to contact me and as of this date, I have not heard anything. I have been calling a least once every couple of days and leaving messages on her voicemail and with other people that work in the office. I got approved by FDEP. My permit number with FDEP is 11-0326573-002. The file number that the assistant with Fish and Wildlife gave is 2015-CPA-0263, I am not sure on where to go from here and I am hoping that you can help me. This whole process has been very expensive especially with the mitigation process. In order for me to build my house on my property, I have to pay an additional $12,600 and to bring the property elevation up ! will cost me an additional $28,900. I appreciate any help that you could give in this matter. Thank you again Governor. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Vote no to black bear hunt. Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:49:22 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Angela Douglas [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:39 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Vote no to black bear hunt.

From: Angela Douglas

County: Okaloosa

Zip Code: 32539

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott, I am a registered Florida voter. I am opposed to open hunting season on Florida black bears. Public education on deterring black bears would be a better solution. Thank you for your time. Angela Douglas From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: We need your support against animal cruelty. Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 10:03:51 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Jen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2015 8:47 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: We need your support against animal cruelty.

From: Jen

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33433

Phone Number: 954-461-6292

Message Body: Please stop the Florida Bear Hunt in Florida. Floridians are against it. Do not please the few misguided individuals that choose to go downward into the lower natures of beasts. It's not the hide that makes the beast, but a brutal, inhumane soul, and it's not separateness from the body but spiritual nature that makes an angel. How can we expect a better after life if we don't try to earn it here. Be kind to all. Our time is short and we don't live 10,000 years. Do it for 'all'. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Wildcat Endangerment Lift Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:37:40 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Teresa Sonneson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:37 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Wildcat Endangerment Lift

From: Teresa Sonneson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 61073

Phone Number: 8152981302

Message Body: Dear Governor,

Please do not lift the ban on these protected species. Once an extinction begins, it's nearly impossible to stop. Please reconsider. We cannot survive without each species in its rightful place. Our planet is bordering total ruin. Every effort matters.

Sincerely, Teresa Allyson From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Your FWC Commisioners Date: Monday, April 20, 2015 2:17:32 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Alex Farr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 11:42 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Your FWC Commisioners

From: Alex Farr

County: St. Johns

Zip Code: 32080

Phone Number: 904 461-9629

Message Body: The refusal of the FWC Commissioners to listen to 75% of Florida voters to NOT allow trophy hunting of our native black bears is unconscionable. That certainly adds to your disapproval ratings, as you are the only one they answer to. (But then, you are not up for another re-election, are you?)

Not only do they turn a deaf ear on facts---based on the FWC data, no less--they have now implied that 75% of Florida voters are ignorant! How do you stomach such behavior from those you have appointed?

I grew up in a small town on the border of the Ocala National forest. During a time when the black bear population was high---much higher than it is now---and there was never any cause for alarm regarding the animals, no one was clamoring for their demise. Development in those rural pockets should be the target, not the wildlife. We are now the 3rd most populated state, but we are no where close to be 3rd in acreage.

This is beyond even your misguided public statements regarding the environment and CLIMATE CHANGE. Such ignorance has no place in any government. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Your FWC Commissioners Date: Thursday, June 11, 2015 11:01:02 AM

-----Original Message----- From: A. Constituent [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:20 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Your FWC Commissioners

From: A. Constituent

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32904

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please tell your Commissioners to concern themselves with commercial exploitation of our marine life and not planning trophy hunts of our carnivores.

FHP: Shark died after tire blowout on I-95 in Volusia County From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: [Spam:****** SpamScore] Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:26:00 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Hailee Ray [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:14 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: [Spam:****** SpamScore]

Stop the hunting of Florida bears! They deserve protection and strict regulations. Please help, it's your job. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: [Spam:****** SpamScore] BEAR HUNTING Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:29:33 AM

From: Rizzie Mayberry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:29 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: [Spam:****** SpamScore] BEAR HUNTING

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? Legalizing bear hunting is not okay. If you were up there just minding your own business in your office and somebody shot and killed you, the police, FBI, and whoever would be looking to throw them in prison for life. You're killing animals that can't fight back. America is supposed to be "eco friendly", but look at us. Think of your decision. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: [Spam:****** SpamScore] PLEASE LET THE BEARS LIVE Date: Monday, May 04, 2015 6:07:39 PM

From: Cinthya M [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 6:08 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject: [Spam:****** SpamScore] PLEASE LET THE BEARS LIVE

DONT KILL THEM, THEY LIVE AND THEY DESERVE A LIFE AS YOU HAVE ONE. THEY'RE ONE OF THIS WORLD AND WITHOUT THEM WE COULD'T BE LIVED AS WE ARE NOW. PLEASE STOP, DON'T BE ANOTHER IDIOT OF THIS WORLD. THINK, STOP AND DON'T DO THAT. PLEASE NO. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: [Spam:****** SpamScore] STOP THE BEAR HUNTING Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 8:18:46 AM

From: Radical Vegan Girl [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:08 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject: [Spam:****** SpamScore] STOP THE BEAR HUNTING

Mr. Scott,

I am emailing to express my concerns for the bears in your state. It has come to my attention that there has never been an official count of the black bears. This being said, how can anyone claim that hunting them could be in any way validated? I have also learned that opening a hunt is not even a popular decision within your state. Instead of killing the innocent bears, why not turn to alternative solutions? This is the bear's world as much as it's our world. We have destroyed much of their natural habitat and it isn't their fault that they are now forced to be in such close proximity with people.

Sincerely, Natalie Harvey From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: [Spam:******* SpamScore] Bear Hunt Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:43:55 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Rory Phillips [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:41 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: [Spam:******* SpamScore] Bear Hunt

Dear Mr. Scott,

I am contacting you to please stop bear hunting. Bears, much like all animals, feel pain and suffering just as humans do. They should be left alone in their habitat to live out their natural lives.

Thank you,

Rory Phillips From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: [Spam:******* SpamScore] Help cancel bear hunt please! Date: Monday, April 20, 2015 9:13:04 AM

From: breanna lonas [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:45 PM To: Scott, Rick Subject: [Spam:******* SpamScore] Help cancel bear hunt please!

Hi,

I am emailing you to urge FWC to cancel the bear hunt.

Spring Bear Hunting:

When bears emerge from hibernation in the spring, they are groggy and malnourished and, therefore, especially vulnerable targets. Many female bears have just given birth. Although state regulations often prohibit the killing of nursing female bears, it is very difficult to determine the gender of black bears in the wild. Spring hunts orphan many cubs each year, leaving them to starve to death or to be preyed upon by other animals. Although most states have banned spring hunts, a few states still allow them.

Bear Baiting:

In baiting, bears are lured to specific sites with food or other attractants. Hunters wait in blinds near the site for a shot at point-blank range. Not only is baiting inconsistent with the idea of fair chase, but it creates “nuisance” bears by encouraging unnatural habits and a taste for human foods. Baiting may also contribute to the orphaning of bear cubs because female bears often do not bring their cubs with them to bait sites.

Hounding:

Hounding involves using dogs to chase and tree bears to provide hunters with easy targets. The hounds are often equipped with radio collars that alert hunters to the location of the treed bear. In their frantic retreat from the dogs, bears can endure a tremendous amount of stress. Even if bears escape the dogs or the hunter’s bullet, the resulting stress can lead to death by starvation in the spring or hyperthermia (overheating) in the fall. Hounding often separates mothers from their cubs, leaving the young orphaned or even caught and devoured by the dogs. Hounding remains legal in a majority of bear-hunting states. Laws vary regarding the number of dogs that can be used and the time of year when hounding is permitted.

Bear-Parts Trade:

Asian markets place a high value on the medicinal properties of bear gallbladder and the taste of bear paw. Since many Asian bear species are imperiled, the market now depends on Russian, Canadian, and American bears. The high price paid for gallbladders and bear paws provides incentive for hunters to kill more bears. Since the gallbladder does not increase in size with age, cubs are worth as much as adult bears. There is no method for distinguishing the extracted bear body part of a poached bear from one killed with a permit. Many bears are poached as a result. The bear-parts trade poses a serious threat to bear populations worldwide.

Please do what's right and help rid this country of cruelty. We cannot have a civil society where intentional suffering is tolerated.

Thank you.

Breanna Lonas From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: [Spam:******* SpamScore] PLEASE STOP BEAR HUNTING Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:54:37 AM

From: Jessica Martin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:39 AM To: Scott, Rick Subject: [Spam:******* SpamScore] PLEASE STOP BEAR HUNTING

Hello,

I wanted to express my concerns about the bear hunting here in Florida.

1) An official count of black bears has never been done- why is there a need to kill them? 2) If there is an over-population, they can be darted and sedated and relocated to a different area that better suits them. Why is this option not being explored? 3) The residents of Florida need to be educated on how to prevent bears from coming into populated communities- what about seminars and mailings and pamphlets to all Florida residents about how to property dispose of trash, food, waste, etc so bears are not attracted to homes with an abundance of food and trash left outside. IT IS NOT THE BEARS FAULT THEY ARE COMING INTO CITY AREAS. Their habitats are being destroyed and they are going where the food is- that is the states problem, not the bears. 4) This decision to allow bear hunting is obviously not a popular decision with your government. At the latest Tallahassee meeting, 75% of the attendees at the meeting were against the killing of bears. Why was there a unanimous FWC vote in favor of hunting if the majority of Florida is against it?

Bears should never be killed. This is their planet, not ours. Innocent wildlife getting pushed from their habitat is our fault, not theirs.

Please HELP in saving the bear population in Florida.

Sincerely, Jessica Martin

From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: bear hunt Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 8:22:42 AM

-----Original Message----- From: janet [mailto:jarice222@comcast net] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 4:58 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: bear hunt

From: janet

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34242

Phone Number: 941-685-0754

Message Body: I implore you to reverse your decision on bear hunting in Florida. Its not too late. I have always supported you in the past but if you continue on this path no longer will I support you or any of my friends or family.

You have ignored the majority of your constituents for a minority. To kill animals for sport is abhorrent!! Cruel, vicious and sick. These beautiful creatures feel joy, pain, have their own family structures too. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: bear hunt Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 10:53:41 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Audrey stansbury [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 10:52 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: bear hunt

From: Audrey stansbury

County: Highlands

Zip Code: 33852

Phone Number: 484-844-0374

Message Body: please govenor Scott, have some compassion. please educate yourself about the way that these backward rednecks hunt bear down, It is torturous and gruesome, no one needs to eat bears. please be a compassionate human being and stop the bear hunt. you are the one who can stop it. sincerely, audrey stansbury From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: bear hunting proposal Date: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:25:10 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Dr. Julia Gress [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 8:53 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: bear hunting proposal

From: Dr. Julia Gress

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32609

Phone Number: (352) 575-5457

Message Body: Florida black bears were only removed from the list of species threatened with extinction 3 years ago and it is customary to wait 5 years to re-evaluate population changes. A census has not been completed since 2002, yet there is a proposal before FWC to allow hunting of 10% of the 2002 estimated population. In the name of "sound conservation science", I opposed this proposal and ask that you request a 1 year waiting period to gather the necessary data needed to make a scientifically sound decision on whether a bear hunt is sustainable or not. Another question is, why are there no conservation scientists or biologists on the commission? This is odd. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: bear hunting Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:28:16 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Nancy Bown [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:28 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: bear hunting

From: Nancy Bown

County: Walton

Zip Code: 32550

Phone Number: 8503764190

Message Body: I strongly oppose bear hunting From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: bear hunting Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:21:31 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Randi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:09 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: bear hunting

From: Randi

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32725

Phone Number:

Message Body: Horrible idea, Mr Governor. Stop building on their land. This is disgusting From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: bears in Florida Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 12:11:47 PM

From: Hooch Martin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 12:08 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: bears in Florida

Hello Governor Scott. I hope you won't let people shoot and kill bears in Florida. Thank you for your service. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: black bear Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 1:47:54 PM

-----Original Message----- From: A. Krevitz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 1:06 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: black bear

From: A. Krevitz

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33414

Phone Number: 646-522-8043

Message Body: I think it's would be appalling to hunt black bears. I love knowing that they are wildlife in Florida. No scientific findings have shown a need for bear control. Save my Florida bears A. Thal From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: black bears Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:30:07 PM

-----Original Message----- From: ANITA WILSON [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:26 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: black bears

From: ANITA WILSON

County: Lake

Zip Code: 32767

Phone Number: 352-800-0502

Message Body: I live in the middle of Ocala Nat'l forest. The bears visit my neighborhood quite often. We get along just fine. We must learn how to live with them, after all they were here first. They are quite amusing. It is when humans cross over into bad habits like feeding and such that there is a problem. I urge you NOT to allow a BEAR KILLING. GOD made all living things. Thank you for your time. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: black bears Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:52:01 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Mykaela Blehr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:52 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: black bears

From: Mykaela Blehr

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32713

Phone Number: 3862159514

Message Body: Hello governor Scott, my name is Mykaela and all my life I have wanted to help animals. So when I ask you this I really truly mean it. I'm 14 years old and yes you would probably think I'm just a kid I wouldnt know much until I'm older but my whole life I have been told that I wouldnt understand. I ask you with all my heart please do not allow people to hunt and kill these black bears. They are animals too. Would you let people hunt your dog or cat. Its not their fault new land is being developed and they have no where to go.Yes bears make messes and get into fights and break things but so do puppies and kittens when you first get them. They do deserve to live right? It makes me upset to think that bears are brought into this world just to be hunted and killed. So please think over this because this is the decision to determine the life and death for black bears. Thank you, Mykaela From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: business results Date: Monday, May 18, 2015 10:53:25 AM

-----Original Message----- From: ed cwalina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2015 11:44 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: business results

From: ed cwalina

County: Marion

Zip Code: 32182

Phone Number: 352 546 5817

Message Body: I would like to congratulate the governor for the success of the limited entry program for blue crabs. Since its inception the amount of landings for crabs are half of what they were before the program started. I really don't know how many lost jobs that translates to or millions of lost dollars in revenue that would be spent into our local economy. But the real success here is the prices of crabs due to lack of competition in markets from this program has more than doubled . The crabbers can essentialy charge what they want for crabs because there is no competition trying to get that market by selling them for less. This puts the financial burden directly on the consumer to pay for this ineffective program. Is there anyway we can do this to all business's in florida because I would like to start a business now to enjoy a monopoly . call st Petersburg for a copy of crab landing for the past 15 years and see for yourself where the landings have gone and then eva! luate this program From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: FL GOV Inspector General; Sunburst Subject: FW: carjacking and aggravated assault by FWC Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015 4:30:31 PM Attachments: IMG 2702.JPG OIG complaint 4 22 15.rtf chief inspector general.rtf 13-24 Exhibit 02 Amber Alert Update.pdf

From: Rojas, Lina Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 4:18 PM To: Scott, Rick Cc: Sams, Savannah Subject: FW:carjacking and aggravated assault by FWC

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From: tim curtis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 1:12 PM To: Scott Open Government Subject: [Spam:****** SpamScore] carjacking and aggravated assault by FWC

Hello this is TIm Marshall Curtis and I would like to make a formal complaint against the FWC and in particular the OIG of the FWC. Young girls should never have assault rifles pointed at them nor should they be forced to watch their law abiding fathers be assaulted and nearly murdered directly in front of her. This was not good police work. Neither is the coverup of the incident by FWC investigator good police work. Final report 13-24 is full of outright false testimony. Please look into my allegations. I wouldn't be fighting this hard to be heard if what I say wasn't true. Just look at the pictures and tell me that you think we look like the people in the Amber alert. Thank you, TMC

On April 6th of 2013, My wife, daughter and I were the victims of a car jacking and an aggravated assault at the hands of the FWC under the supervision of the FBI. Rifles were pointed at us and after I was put on the ground I was told that they would shoot me if I so much as moved, right in front of my wife and daughter. THe problem here is that we didn't do anything wrong except mind our own business. Furthermore, we don't look anything like the fugitives they were after; not even close. They didn't do any police work; like run the numbers of my vessel or vehicle to see who we were. It was a lynch mob. In the weeks and months that followed, and with help from a few elected officials; we were able to get the FWC Inspector General to send an investigator down here to Key West to look into this matter. I was under the impression that he would write a fair report of his findings. What we got in FInal Report 13-24 was a total whitewash who's sole purpose was to exonerate the officers involved to avoid a civil law suit. The problem here is that the report is full of false testimony and I can prove it. For example the officers claim that they came at us with their rifles down but the video clearly shows one of them with their rifle up and pointed directly into our jeep. How is that legal? It should be criminal to lie under oath. Our local States Attorney is hiding behind her desk and won't even meet with us. How is that legal? Doesn't she have an obligation to meet with her constituents? I've complained to the FWC inspector General on multiple occasions and all I get from them is an attitude of "That's just good police work". I vigorously disagree. Pointing assault rifles at women and children and threatening to kill an innocent man while he's on the ground is NOT good police work. Covering it up with a whitewash investigation report should be criminal. There are several more examples of false testimony that can be easily proven with very simple detective work. The facts are all right there. THe video doesn't lie. Do I have to be murdered by law enforcement for this to be wrong? My daughter is still in therapy because of this incident and so am I. Please look into this for me. It's not fair that they get away with this while we have to suffer. Chief Inspector General. This is the second time I've tried to contact your office. I am deeply concerned by the lack of accountability and integrity in the FWC. My family was the victim of an armed assault and car jacking by law enforcement in a disgusting case of mistaken identity; and the Inspector General of the FWC has tried to cover it up with a "whitewash" investigation meant solely to exonerate the officers involved in order to fend off civil litigation. The evidence is in FWC Final Report 13-24 and can easily be proven. Also, my local State's attorney down here in Key West refuses to meet with me or investigate my allegations of false testimony under oath by the officers involved. I am appealing to you to have my case re-opened and this time properly investigated. I no longer trust the FWC IG to do their jobs properly; nor do I trust my State's Attorney to do so either. I am appealing to you to hold these offices accountable. I still believe that what happened to us that terrible day on April 6th., 2103 was criminal. I also believe that false testimony under oath and a cover-up is criminal and should be investigated and prosecuted. Tim Marshall Curtis 305 923 4630 Bajoczky, Sarah

From: Lands, Beth Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 10:17 PM To: Marvin, Jay Subject: RE: Florida AMBER Alert Activation: Cole and Chase Hakken missing from Hillsborough County

You said that the date was wrong and that it was actually this morning that they set sail?

Subject: RE: Florida AMBER Alert Activation: Cole and Chase Hakken missing from Hillsborough County

UPDATE: AMBER ALERT ON CHASE AND COLE HAKKEN, HILLSBORO, FL MONROE COUNTY LEAD

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CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION AND CANVAS LOCAL MARINAS THROUGHOUT MONROE COUNTY. PLEASE PASS ANY POSITIVE INTEL TO FBI KWRA SA P.J.THOMPSON 305-797-1287.

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COLE AND CHASE HAKKEN

Missing From: Tampa, Fl Hillsborough County

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NARRATIVE: ***UPDATE*** A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for Cole Hakken and Chase Hakken. The children were last seen in the area of 14000 Shady Shores Dr in Tampa. The children may be in the company of Joshua Hakken and Sharyn Hakken. They may be traveling in a 2006, black General motors corp. Sierra, FL tag number U95KT. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these children please contact the Hillsborough County

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2 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: FL GOV Inspector General; Sunburst Subject: FW: carjacking and aggravated assault by FWC Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 8:35:06 AM Attachments: IMG 2702.JPG OIG complaint 4 22 15.rtf chief inspector general.rtf 13-24 Exhibit 02 Amber Alert Update.pdf

From: tim curtis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:59 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fwd: carjacking and aggravated assault by FWC

------Forwarded message ------From: tim curtis Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 1:12 PM Subject: carjacking and aggravated assault by FWC To: [email protected]

From: Lands, Beth Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 10:17 PM To: Marvin, Jay Subject: RE: Florida AMBER Alert Activation: Cole and Chase Hakken missing from Hillsborough County

You said that the date was wrong and that it was actually this morning that they set sail?

Subject: RE: Florida AMBER Alert Activation: Cole and Chase Hakken missing from Hillsborough County

UPDATE: AMBER ALERT ON CHASE AND COLE HAKKEN, HILLSBORO, FL MONROE COUNTY LEAD

CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION AND CANVAS LOCAL MARINAS THROUGHOUT MONROE COUNTY. PLEASE PASS ANY POSITIVE INTEL TO FBI KWRA SA P.J.THOMPSON 305-797-1287.

COLE AND CHASE HAKKEN

Missing From: Tampa, Fl Hillsborough County

Child Companion Child Companion Adult Companion A

ng: 2013-04-03 Name: Chase Hakken Name: Joshua Hakken Name: Sharyn Hakk

4 years Age: 2 years Age: 35 years Age: 34 years

Missing: 4 years Age Missing: 2 years Age Missing: 35 years Age Missing: 34

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2 From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: comments by Richard Corbett Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 3:39:08 PM

-----Original Message----- From: josie feria [mailto:jferia@bellsouth net] Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 3:31 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: comments by Richard Corbett

From: josie feria

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33014

Phone Number: 3055353257

Message Body: Governor Scott - I voted for you and I'm disappointed to know you've member of your administration with so little common sense and political acumen as to make a denigrating remark about Florida voters who oppose hunting, shooting and killing of bears. Let him know we vote and many of us have the financial wherewithal to contribute or withhold contributions based on animal rights issues. I realize you can't control everyone's "mouth" but you can influence them to be more respectful of the views of constituents. Men like Corbett are out of touch with the wave of increased rights activism for animals that's slowly but surely moving across this nation From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: cougar Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 12:51:53 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Collette McQuaide [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 6:56 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: cougar

From: Collette McQuaide

County: Dixie

Zip Code: BB7 1NL

Phone Number: 07545871666

Message Body: Please keep these animals on the endangered list. Thank you. Regards, Collette McQuaide From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: courgars Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:09:57 AM

-----Original Message----- From: lin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:09 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: courgars

From: lin

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 48220

Phone Number: 248-542-2038

Message Body: leave the cougars on the endangered list. they need protection From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: deep sea fishing vessels Date: Monday, March 30, 2015 1:50:56 PM

-----Original Message----- From: christan keith bowen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 3:43 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: deep sea fishing vessels

From: christan keith bowen

County: Nassau

Zip Code: 32034

Phone Number: 9044151361

Message Body: are there laws requiring bathrooms of any decency on deep sea fishing vessels or inshore fishing vessels? From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: errant marinas Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 9:22:50 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Shane Bruce [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 5:47 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: errant marinas

From: Shane Bruce

County: Bay

Zip Code: 37766

Phone Number: 4233778570

Message Body: Governor,

Concerns of small Marina activity. When a marina either intentionally or unintentionally start violating law as far as possession of boats and overcharging, I started tracking who's bailiwick. After a 40 hour week of chasing leads through three clerks of courts, two private attorneys offices, dmv, Coast Guard, Sheriff's Departments, City PD, State Attorney and U.S. attorneys office... It's finally me and an FBI/Maritime Homeland Security looking at a marina on a suspicious behavior, and I think is more than my previous participation in senate voted upon "Technology Transfer" programs.

There are often grumblings of marina's that are "beyond the law of the land", but the marina's are in violation of Maritime law as well, but somehow there is a hole in the coverage of civil interests.

If you've an response email I can send you some documentation and notes of what's going on and perhaps we can bring some law and order to supervising otherwise errant marinas. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: facebook Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 12:26:23 PM

From: Kenny Mann [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 12:22 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: facebook

Hello governor. I saw this on facebook.

Please don't let hunters kill bears in the state of Florida.

Thank you,

Ken From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: fl black bears Date: Friday, March 27, 2015 9:28:56 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Linda. Warsing [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 6:21 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: fl black bears

From: Linda. Warsing

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32806

Phone Number: 4078946200

Message Body: Stop black bear hunt. You have the power. Thank you governor. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: florida black bears Date: Monday, April 20, 2015 3:43:18 PM

-----Original Message----- From: yang acosta [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 2:50 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: florida black bears

From: yang acosta

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33131

Phone Number: 3052446222

Message Body: Please don't kill them. Richard Corbett is a well known hunter. Why is he in charge of deciding the fate of these majestic animals? This is not a popular decision for your government. At the latest Tallahasee meeting 75 of the people there were against the killings. Why was their a unanymous vote in favor of hunting the black bears? Solutions 1-We need better education programs for residents about how to deal with their trash. 2nd-you can dart them and relocate them.

Alaska just saved a family of 5 bears. We can too! Remember it's their planet, not ours.

Thanks so much. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: hay Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 11:51:47 AM

From: Alice Vandernoot [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 11:40 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: hay

HELLO GOVERNOR SCOTT. THE BEAR HUNT N FLOIRDA IN THE FORESTS AND THE COUNT ES IS VERY BAD FOR THE BEARS IT SHOULND'T HAPPEN THANK YOUL ACIE. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: hunting license Date: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 9:24:57 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Lisa Stephens [mailto:aigary@nefcom net] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 5:18 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: hunting license

From: Lisa Stephens

County: Baker

Zip Code: 32040

Phone Number:

Message Body: We've been on vacation & returned yesterday. From a friend we learned that a lifetime hunting/fishing license was available for under 21s, but deadline was 12-31-14. We are very interested in this for our son, but hadn't heard anything about it. He has a current fishing license & nothing was there when he renewed. This didn't seem to be well advertised. Will it be offered any time in 2015? Thank you, From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: hunting season Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:11:19 AM

-----Original Message----- From: chester miles [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 3:17 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: hunting season

From: chester miles

County: Marion

Zip Code: 32134

Phone Number: 3525464465

Message Body: mr scott I would like to know why there is different seasons for hunting in areas like the onf and the rest of the state. we the people need to be on the same seasons than the private sector. the fwc can't do there job sitting behind a desk that's for sure. as a retired military vet I should be able to hunt like the rest of the state seasons not one that fwc wants us to have in onf. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: inquiry Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 11:51:25 AM

From: Giglia Miglia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 11:39 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: inquiry

Please don't let the bear hunt happen in October or any other time in our great state. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: invasive plants in fernandina beach Date: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 9:08:49 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Peterson, John R. [mailto:[email protected] fl.us] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 4:21 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: RE: invasive plants in fernandina beach

Please reassign to FWC, Invasive Plant Management. http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/invasive-plants/

John

John R. Peterson Office of the Ombudsman & Public Services 850-245-2122

-----Original Message----- From: Governor Rick Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 10:38 AM To: christan keith bowen Cc: Peterson, John R.; Sunburst Subject: RE: invasive plants in fernandina beach

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott. We appreciates your concerns and asked me to respond on his behalf.

Governor Scott wants to know how Floridians feel about the many critical issues we face and appreciates you taking the time to share your views with him. To assist you, I forwarded a copy of your email to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their review. If you want to contact the Department directly, please use the information provided below.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 245-2118 www.dep.state.fl.us

Thank you for contacting the Governor’s office.

Sincerely,

Martha Lynn Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor -----Original Message----- From: christan keith bowen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 12:43 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: invasive plants in fernandina beach

From: christan keith bowen

County: Nassau

Zip Code: 32034

Phone Number: 9044151361

Message Body: it seems that plants grow unregulated here in the city of fernandina beach,whether they are on public or private lands.the harm invasive species does is not easy to estimate,although its known they do kill native plants and injure the water supply.they also block the sun from our native plants.we have recently began to spray non- native plants along the greenway,but could we get a concentrated war effort on plants that dont belong here?

[Dep Customer Survey] From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: law to prohibit the housing of exotic creatures in private homes Date: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:44:03 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Louis Goldberg [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:13 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: law to prohibit the housing of exotic creatures in private homes

From: Louis Goldberg

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33442

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

We just received news that due to rain storm damage to a licensed snake handler's home, a king cobra has escaped from the handlers home into the woods surrounding the Orlando, Florida home.

If this snake is able to lay eggs we would have an environmental disaster on our hands. Just think we could then have the venomous king cobra(whose bite can kill an elephant) to complement the 100,000 pythons that inhabit the Everglades.

I ask you to request that the legislature pass laws to prohibit the housing of exotic reptiles in private homes or even better-prohibit the import of exotic species to Florida altogether.

When will we learn?

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely yours,

Lou From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Subject: FW: lolita the whale Date: Friday, August 28, 2015 1:35:56 PM

-----Original Message----- From: aneyla bravo [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 9:38 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: lolita the whale

From: aneyla bravo

County: Polk

Zip Code: 33870

Phone Number: 646 436 0422

Message Body: Hello Governor Rick Scott, My name is Aneyla Bravo.I am 12 years old i live in sebring florida. i was sending this letter to tell you about lolita the whale . lolita has been captured at the miami seaquirium i know i cant spell words right but im sorry for that. so like i was saying lolita was captured for about 40 years! WOW! thats alot of years . for a whale that is about 21 feet long in a tank that is 60 by 80 foot . that is a very small tank . sea world haaas a big tank but a least the whales have some where so swim around . i tink that it is time to let lolita go be free . i mean come on i were a whale i would want to be let out to the sea or the place that they let the whales out to the big ocean but it has a net surronding it . i want to be a marinne biologest when i grow up. i want to be somebody that can help animales . so please let this whale go . she will be happy a free to do what ever she wants and swim around. she will be in a better inviorment . so take my advice and other peoples advice and let her go into free wide sea...... let her have FREEDOM thank you fro readying this andi hope you have a wounderfull day -Aneyla bravo From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: manatee zone Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 9:14:51 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Edward Melewski [mailto:emelewski@cfl rr.com] Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 12:13 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: manatee zone

From: Edward Melewski

County: Monroe

Zip Code: 32127

Phone Number: 305-396-7943

Message Body: I live on the corner of Blackwater Sound and a canal.Manatee come through this area almost daily.Boat traffic also come through this area at speeds which place the manatees in danger.I have contacted the department responsible in your government but they have declined to even come and look at the situation. I need some help before we have a tragedy involving one of the endangered manatees. Thank You,Edward Melewski From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: pantha Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:47:58 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Erin Hillier [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:47 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: pantha

From: Erin Hillier

County: Out of State

Zip Code: nw23qe

Phone Number: 07969657800

Message Body: Hi Rick ,

I am writing to you in regards to the pantha species and it's danger of extinction so please take into consideration it should not be taken off the endangered species list.

As an animal lover on this planet I take pride in what we share our planet with and the poaching needs banning in countries it is high in and the Asian ivory black market. Taking all these issues into consideration is a great effort and will be truly felt for on keeping all cats and species at risk on the endangered species list.

Kind regards Erin From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: panther Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:39:59 AM

-----Original Message----- From: harriett granger [mailto:nascar333888@att net] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:40 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: panther

From: harriett granger

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 48371

Phone Number: 2488662209

Message Body: please don't take this animal off the list ..think about our future for our grandchildren and gods creatures From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: panthers Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:21:49 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Gennifer Cseak [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:20 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: panthers

From: Gennifer Cseak

County: St. Lucie

Zip Code: 34953

Phone Number: 7727082082

Message Body: Please keep the Florida panther protected and on the endangered list. As well as the black bear. These animals should be protected. Protect their lands!!! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: phython challange round up /snake kill contest Date: Monday, March 02, 2015 1:22:21 PM

-----Original Message----- From: larry lee freeman jr. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 10:29 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: phython challange round up /snake kill contest

From: larry lee freeman jr.

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 35077

Phone Number: 205-285-4939

Message Body: HI GOV. SCOTT, I WAS LOOKING AT THE PYTHON ROUNDUP SITE FROM LAST YEAR AND WANTING TO COME DOWN A HELP OR ENLIST WHEN I GOT SOME VACATION TIME HERE IN HANCEVILLE,ALABAMA TO HELP YOU'LL KILL SNAKES. I THINK YOU HAVE TO KILL THEM AND THE NEST SITES AS THE NEST SITES CAN HAVE 25 PLUS BABIES PER NEST. LET ME KNOW IF YOU ALL WILL BE HAVEING THIS SNAKE KILL THIS YEAR. I LOOK FORWARD TO COMEING DOWN. TAKE CARE LARRY (LEE) FREEMAN JR. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: please oppose the bear hunt Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015 10:55:19 AM

From: Christopher Murphy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 10:44 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: please oppose the bear hunt

Thank you!

Chris Murphy Orlando From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: proposed bear hunt Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:41:39 AM

-----Original Message----- From: JOHN DAL NEGRO,JR [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 5:20 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: proposed bear hunt

From: JOHN DAL NEGRO,JR

County: Marion

Zip Code: 34476

Phone Number: 352 547 4205

Message Body: just a quick note to oppose any type of bear hunting in fl,there are other ways to save these beautiful animals . so please veto this crazy idea thanks john From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: pythons in the everglades Date: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 9:47:06 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Rita Bubar [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 11:32 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: pythons in the everglades

From: Rita Bubar

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32118

Phone Number: 3863041221

Message Body: Dear Governor, I was just reading in today's paper about the proposed budget and the section on water policy and 150 million for Everglades restoration. What I didn't see in the paper is weather there is a major financial effort to get rid of the pythons in the everglades. The number of pythons removed from the everglades has declined in recent years. It is believed that there are more than 2000 pythons living and breeding in the everglades. They can reproduce anywhere from 36-107 eggs per gestations period and are now being found in areas adjacent to the everglades. I did get this information off the nps website and read about the management efforts which don't seem to be effective in terms of number of removals. As a concerned citizen I would like to see more time, money, and attention spent on getting rid of these snakes and the governor's long term plan to address the issue. Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: red snapper Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 4:22:38 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Marty Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 4:22 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: red snapper

From: Marty Williams

County: St. Johns

Zip Code: 32224

Phone Number:

Message Body: 100% in agreement with the five gulf states being in control of the management of red snapper, instead of Roy Crabtree and the federal government's failed system. The appointees on the gulf council are driven by commercial money. Please continue to fight for the Florida sportsman. Thank you. From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: save bear lives from hunters killers Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 10:38:00 AM

-----Original Message----- From: jean publi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 7:38 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: save bear lives from hunters killers

From: jean publi

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 08822

Phone Number: 9084550750

Message Body: i respect wildlife. florida has few bears. leave them alone. the people who ae lazy with garbaage invite bears. its not the bears fault. its time to respect wildlife. vote against any malicious venal acion of florida fish and game, made up of only huner killers of wildlife. most people are not killers of wildlife and want to coexist. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: save our wild life Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 8:52:59 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Brenda Morin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 6:05 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: save our wild life

From: Brenda Morin

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33415

Phone Number: 5616701648

Message Body: Animals have rights to stop killing them you bring them back from being gone than you want to take them out not good From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: stop the BEAR killing Date: Friday, May 29, 2015 8:25:30 AM

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 8:10 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: stop the BEAR killing please stop the Bear killing...... it's bad enough humans are killing one another in this State...... we don't need to be killing defenseless animals...... which can lead to their extinction...... stop the killing! please...... From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: stop trophy hunting Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8:10:32 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Patricia de la Vega [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 6:18 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: stop trophy hunting

From: Patricia de la Vega

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33172

Phone Number: 7864437289

Message Body: Please Governor Rick Scott. Help us to stop black bears hunting in Florida. Bear hunting is not a sport, is animal abuse. Help us to protect this beautiful creature.

Kind regards, Patricia de la Vega Ferrari From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: the protected flrida panther Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 11:12:48 AM

-----Original Message----- From: jean aldrich [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:40 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: the protected flrida panther

From: jean aldrich

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33573

Phone Number: 813-633-5339

Message Body: You have got to be kidding!You put a fox in charge of the chicken coup! Ms.liesa Priddy cares a lot more for her cows than she would ever care about the panthers-it sure as hell is a conflict of interests!! You know it and so does everyone else. I know the schools here suck,but some of us got a great education up north. Were you so sure you could slide this through ,or that we are so dumb, when you try to move up the political ladder we won't remember . This is the kind sneaky nonsence that we are sick of.THIS IS AN ENDANGERED ANIMAL!!! WHAT DON'T YOU PEOPLE GET ABOUT THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: this in in your jurisdiction - make a difference and save these animals Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015 10:16:57 AM

-----Original Message----- From: shira [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 7:14 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: this in in your jurisdiction - make a difference and save these animals

From: shira

County: Levy

Zip Code: 11111

Phone Number: 9055286300

Message Body: This is an urgent call to action! During August 2015, backyard breeder Robert Mullen of Orlando Florida exhibited his tigers and other exotic animals at the Missouri State Fair. According to many in attendance it was a heartbreaking example of animal cruelty. The news and social media reports have shocked the nation.

Mullen's tigers and Pumas are severely emaciated and clearly undernourished This is an urgent call to action! During August 2015, backyard breeder Robert Mullen of Orlando Florida exhibited his tigers and other exotic animals at the Missouri State Fair. According to many in attendance it was a heartbreaking example of animal cruelty. The news and social media reports have shocked the nation.

Mullen's tigers and Pumas are severely emaciated and clearly undernourished The images were shocking - emaciated tigers performing recently at the Missouri State Fair. When Care2 member Amanda W. saw the pictures she had to take action. Sign her petition to the USDA right now, asking them to investigate and confiscate the animals immediately.

The animals are owned by Orlando, Florida-based backyard breeder Robert Mullen and his company, PM Productions Entertainment Inc. Shocked members of the audience complained on social media, calling them "skeletons...lethargic and in a daze." Mullen responded, saying he feeds his tigers up to 14 pounds of chicken daily. If true, wildlife experts say the tigers are not receiving the proper diet to survive and live healthy lives. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: wild life, what"s left!!! Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 4:02:31 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Vaughan Greene [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 3:59 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: wild life, what's left!!!

From: Vaughan Greene

County: Walton

Zip Code: 32413

Phone Number: (850) 231-0956

Message Body: What is this INSANITY with wanting to kill panthers??? Our state animal and incredibly endangered. Absolutely CRAZY. Killing the bears is bad enough but now THIS! Florida is becoming a laughing stock. And you Governor are to blame. I am embarrassed for you. SHAME! From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: youth hunting license Date: Monday, January 05, 2015 8:46:41 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Michelle Gray [mailto:gray1819@bellsouth net] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 12:36 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: youth hunting license

From: Michelle Gray

County: Santa Rosa

Zip Code: 32565

Phone Number: 8509945619

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, My husband and I were interested in purchasing the reduced rate youth hunting license for our son who is 13. We found out too late and with the holidays and we had a death in our family as well, we did not get it purchased. My husband tried to call today and he was told it had expired. Is there any way we can still do that or will you be allowing that again. Such a great thing for our youth. Thank you so much for your time in reading this. Sincerely, Michelle Gray From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 9:41:21 AM Attachments: Bear Hunt.msg Bears.msg

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From: Gary Harness [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear Hunt Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 16:27:38 ______

From: Gary Harness

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32771

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please please please stop the bear hunt! The only reasons they are here in NW Seminole County bothering people is because the developers are building on all of their habitat lands. We moved out here 30+ years ago when this was pretty much in the woods out in the middle of nowhere. We live just off the Wekiva River which is one of their migration routes. They can't help it. They were here long before us. Plus, on the last map I saw, the hunt areas are within earshot (and gunshot?) of our neighborhood. Please also see if the waste companies can provide us with bear proof garbage cans like they do the recycling bins. We are retired and cannot afford to buy them ourselves, but will be fined if we don't use them. Thank you. We are counting on you! Gary Harness Sanford, Seminole County

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From: Ann Sickels [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bears Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 09:25:29 ______

From: Ann Sickels

County: Lee

Zip Code: 33904

Phone Number:

Message Body: We do not need to be hunting the black bears. I live in Cape Coral, the ones that showed up here did not harm anyone. I find your governing to be lacking in empathy, intelligence and conscience. Please do not run for any office again.

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From: Debbie Estephan [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: endangered Florida panther Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 07:25:19 ______

From: Debbie Estephan

County: Out of State

Zip Code: L7A 2V6

Phone Number: 905-970-1091

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida panther from the endangered species list as they are definately endangered! There are not many left because of self centered humans.

Thankyou for NOT removing the Florida panther from the endangered species list.

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From: Joy lydecker [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: panthers Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 07:02:47 ______

From: Joy lydecker

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32757

Phone Number:

Message Body: please do not remove the panthers from the endangered species list

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From: Sandra S. Norman [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida's Wildlife Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 06:21:21 ______

From: Sandra S. Norman

County: Levy

Zip Code: 32621

Phone Number: 3522839213

Message Body: I wanted to let you know that I'm strongly opposed to the "Bear Hunt". This is really BAD for bears and the people of the State of Florida. I am also strongly opposed to any lowering of the protections for the Florida Panther. We don't need to move backwards with animal and wildlife conservation!!!

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From: Linda Densmore [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Wildlife Protection Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 05:06:38 ______

From: Linda Densmore

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33469

Phone Number: 5617468197

Message Body: Bear hunts, and removing the Florida Panther off the endangered list are unacceptable. If wildlife becomes "a nuisance" it is time to re-examine why developers are allowed to keep building. In order to preserve our state, we must PROTECT the wild environment and make restitution to the land. That should be your priority as a governor. Don't be a sell out to those that would pave over all our natural beauty and heritage just to make a dollar. People MUST learn that to live in Florida, there is a risk that you may have to deal with its residential wildlife. If they are bothered by it, then they can leave.

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From: Chelsea Schneiter [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: PROTECT FLORIDA PANTHER Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 01:39:42 ______

From: Chelsea Schneiter

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33756

Phone Number: 954-304-0760

Message Body: If you read this, I hope you do the right thing and don't bow yourself to NRA.

THANKS.

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From: Anthony mendez [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: removing Florida Panthers from the endangered species list Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 00:33:55 ______

From: Anthony mendez

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85018

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please I urge you not to remove the Florida Panthers from the endangered species list. There population is far to low to remove their protection status. Almost all attacks between people and panther occur because people purposely go into their territory and when they are seen they don't walk away. The people throw rocks and yell asking for attention. If people would just give these animals the respect and space they deserve conflict can be avoided. These animals are on the verge of extinction and their fate is in your hands. Do you want to go down in history as the man that saved the entire Florida panther species or the man who lead the senseless battle to their demise. Many many people around the country and even the world are waiting for your final decision. Please make the right choice and keep these important animals on the endangered species list.

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From: Lynne Albritton [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: panthers Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 00:13:21 ______

From: Lynne Albritton

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32707

Phone Number: 4076957331

Message Body: NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list

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From: ann waldrop [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 23:02:16 ______

From: ann waldrop

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 77836

Phone Number: 9795674112

Message Body: Please do not remove the panthers from the endangered list.

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From: Linda Holliday [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Cougars Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 22:55:17 ______

From: Linda Holliday

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 95033

Phone Number: 14083546724

Message Body: Please do not take the Panther off the Endangered list. Please consider how shy they are and how few. Sincerely, Linda M Holliday Los Gatos, CA

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From: Susan Beasley [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 18:48:42 ______

From: Susan Beasley

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 80840

Phone Number: 719-495-2402

Message Body: Sir; I was born in Daytona Beach and raised in Brevard county. Please don't remove the Florida panther from the Endangered Species list. If you do, there is no telling how long they will last on this Earth. Please sir.

Thank you very much for your time.

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From: Nancy Badian [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 18:31:21 ______

From: Nancy Badian

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33179

Phone Number: 305-651-7620

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida panther from the endangered species list. And while your at it, please expand Medicaid. Do you hate poor people? Many Floridians desperately need it.

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From: Mona Jaweed [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 18:31:03 ______

From: Mona Jaweed

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85737

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida panther from the endangered species list.

It is our duty to protect wildlife.

Sincerely,

Mona Jaweed

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From: Daveen Aubin [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 17:50:33 ______

From: Daveen Aubin

County: Orange

Zip Code: 32829

Phone Number: 407-405-5949

Message Body: I hope you know how important it is that you do NOT remove this majestic creature from the endangered species list. If you do, then every bozo with a gun will be out there trying to get their "trophy". There aren't enough of these cats to be considered a nuisance. Please don't do this.

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From: Zohrain Zafar [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 23:46:53 ______

From: Zohrain Zafar

County: Out of State

Zip Code: M5B 1H9

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. Thank you. Zohrain Zafar

Toronto Canada

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From: Siobhan Sullivan [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 23:40:51 ______

From: Siobhan Sullivan

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 90048

Phone Number:

Message Body: I am writing to urge you NOT to take Florida Panthers off the endangered species list.

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From: Chloe [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 22:45:47 ______

From: Chloe

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 78225

Phone Number:

Message Body: Hello I have just seen an article about removing the florida panthers from the endangered species list. I ask you to PLEASE DO NOT remove them! We as a human race need to conserve all of these species. Just because they have enough numbers as a species doesn't mean we should stop right there. I ask if you can do your best to not only help the florida panthers, but other endangered species as well. Thank you for taking your time to read this. I tried making it as short and straight to the point as possible.

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From: Carlene Ridenour [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: FLORIDA PANTHERS Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 22:19:57 ______

From: Carlene Ridenour

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32040

Phone Number: 904 397 0148

Message Body: These animals are almost gone and deserve to be protected by leaving them on the Endangered List. It makes no sense to delist them and allow them to become extinct!!!

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From: Tyla Musquiz [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 19:08:48 ______

From: Tyla Musquiz

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 68803

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do NOT remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list.

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From: Donna Hewitt [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 16:22:50 ______

From: Donna Hewitt

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 13029

Phone Number: 3154129833

Message Body: Please don't take panthers off endangered list, or we will take Florida out of our yearly travel plans! Signed Snow Birds

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From: Concepcion García Ruiz [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 15:58:55 ______

From: Concepcion García Ruiz

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 28051

Phone Number: 617535815

Message Body: We must protect them, we are responsible

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From: Anna [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 15:37:08 ______

From: Anna

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33558

Phone Number: 813-810-8776

Message Body: Mr Governor, Please do NOT take the Florida Panthers off the endangered list. We must protect them, and by taking them off the list will cause them more harm than good. Please, please, please protect them!!!! Thank you, Anna

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From: sylvia lucia perea cortes [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: fl. panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 18:06:00 ______

From: sylvia lucia perea cortes

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33193

Phone Number: 3052020965

Message Body: Please do not change the status of this beautiful native of our state. Increase protection and continuation of the species. Buil crossing path so that they are not victims of a hit and run. Forbid illegal hunting, do not allow legal hunting. The manatee population is near extinction. Orcas are kept in captivity after having been abducted from the seas. Does florida's governor and others whether elected or assigned to a political position not understsnd thst kindness to all is necessary????

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From: David Waszmer [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 05:03:32 ______

From: David Waszmer

County: Lee

Zip Code: 33990

Phone Number: 6318273991

Message Body: Do not remove the Florida panther from the endangered species list!

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From: Karen Gordon [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 04:57:30 ______

From: Karen Gordon

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33138

Phone Number: 4156328790

Message Body: Please DO NOT remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list

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From: Shaun Scardina [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 23:58:43 ______

From: Shaun Scardina

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 61107

Phone Number: 7797748010

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida panther from the endangered species list. It is bad enough your allowing bear hunting.

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From: Shawn Rorke [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 22:55:42 ______

From: Shawn Rorke

County: Alachua

Zip Code: 85012

Phone Number: 4806275355

Message Body: Please DO NOT remove the Panther from the protection of the endangered species in FL. There are so few in the wild. You must protect them. Not have as your legacy that you willingly contributed to the extinction of the Panther. Thank you for your consideration.

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From: denise brozonos [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 22:01:21 ______

From: denise brozonos

County: Washington

Zip Code: 01569

Phone Number: 978 604-5122

Message Body: hi gov. rick, every life matters, and every creature plays a part in our vast earth...please do not remove the florida panther off of the endangered species list. animals are being extinct because their greatest enemy are human. Imagine an extinct animal will never be seen again. makes me cry. thanks for your time sir. God bless you* denise

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From: Tami Kannenberg [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 21:12:18 ______

From: Tami Kannenberg

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 98277

Phone Number:

Message Body: Florida Panthers are nowhere near "enough" numbers. While there may be "enough" numbers for the habitat available for them in Florida, it's not enough for the sub species to recover. With over 10 panther deaths just by cars alone, how long before the numbers drop to the point of no recovery at all? We humans are already causing the 6th great extinction. How about turning the tables and stopping this extinction trend? Our own future depends on it.

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From: emily belanus [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 21:12:03 ______

From: emily belanus

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 55355

Phone Number: 13202213882

Message Body: I'm soon going to be moving to Florida, I've been involved in the Big wildcats...it is very important you do not remove the panther from the endangered species. They are important to the ecosystem of Florida. Thank you

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From: Jan Stone [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 20:37:16 ______

From: Jan Stone

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 97007-4732

Phone Number: 5038489093

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered-species list!!!! They still need our protection!!!!

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From: Aubrey Stock [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 20:18:08 ______

From: Aubrey Stock

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 55428

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not take the Florida panther off the endangered species list. Protect this animal. Let them grow in number. They need protection and you can give it to them.

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From: Judy Hewity [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 19:40:46 ______

From: Judy Hewity

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 95203

Phone Number: 2099422103

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the Endangered Species list. These cats are more in danger now than they ever have been. They are losing habitat at an alarming rate. The extinction rate around the world has become a very critical issue to the people of the world. Don't help this big cat go extinct in the same way the Eastern Cougar has been lost. If anything increase the protections and conservation efforts for the Florida Panther. Preserve several habitats for them in order to help genetic diversity which in turn builds a healthier Panther population. Thank you.

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From: David Lockwood [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 19:29:23 ______

From: David Lockwood

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 41097

Phone Number: 8594453051

Message Body: Mr Governor

Please do not remove the panthers from the endanger list. Removing them would be such a determent. Thank you

D Lockwood

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From: valerie [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: florida panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:43:22 ______

From: valerie

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 70592

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please keep the panthers on the endangered list to protect them.

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From: Gilda Perez [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:39:04 ______

From: Gilda Perez

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33165

Phone Number: 3057766529

Message Body: Honorable Governor Scott: Please do everything within your power to keep our beloved Florida Panther on the endangered species list. This beautiful animal needs all the help it can get, to be able to survive and not join the extinct species list. Our state used to be their habitat before ours.

Thank you for your kind attention to this request.

Respectfully,

Gilda Perez

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From: Linda Sue Carver [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:35:44 ______

From: Linda Sue Carver

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 59860

Phone Number: 6619043377

Message Body: Governor Scott

Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. They are very important of our Eco system.

Thank You

Linda Carver PO Box 1530 Polson, MT 59860

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From: Angelina Ianniello [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Keep the Panther safe Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:34:21 ______

From: Angelina Ianniello

County: Santa Rosa

Zip Code: 32571

Phone Number: 8582489242

Message Body: Chances are you won't even read this. But I believe the Florida Panthers should not be taken off the list Please keep them safe A new resident of Florida and a voter.

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From: Barbara Mathews [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Do not de-list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:34:18 ______

From: Barbara Mathews

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85373

Phone Number: 8184452151

Message Body: Do not take the Florida Panther off the endangered list. They are still there.

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From: Ellen Pleva [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther ENDANGERED Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:22:40 ______

From: Ellen Pleva

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33160

Phone Number: 305-949-6368

Message Body: Dear Gov.Scott, as a Florida resident, constituent,and animal protector and advocate, I'm asking you, fervently, PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE the FLORIDA PANTHER OFF THE ENDANGERED LIST.We're losing too much of our precious wildlife,and the main causes I'm sure you're well aware of, encroachment into their natural habitats, poaching, hunting, killed by vehicles, etc. I urge you to take this matter to heart and KEEP THE FLORIDA PANTHER on the ENDANGERED LIST.Thank you,respectfully, Ellen Pleva

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From: Downie Winkler [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Endangered status for the panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:22:23 ______

From: Downie Winkler

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 30606

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Rick Scott,

The panthers in Florida are far from not needing our help to ensure that they flourish. Their habitat has been minimized to the point that they can't inhabit the area without finding themselves in harm's way.

Please give this species a chance to thrive. Please keep them on the endangered species list.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Downie Winkler

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From: JENA MYERS [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Please do not remove FL panther endangered species status Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 14:04:47 ______

From: JENA MYERS

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 46254

Phone Number: 3172807309

Message Body: Many people have expended time, money, and effort to ensure the viability of the Florida panther. While not a Floridian, as a citizen of this country, this animal is a vital part, not just of its surrounding ecosystem, but of our national heritage. Please do not remove endangered species protections or protections of any kind from this magnificent animal. Thank you for your consideration and action.

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From: Linda Simonds [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 13:22:32 ______

From: Linda Simonds

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 73118

Phone Number: 3152509747

Message Body: please keep them on the endangered list. there are hardly any left.

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From: Jenny barrance [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 13:27:34 ______

From: Jenny barrance

County: Out of State

Zip Code: Ub79pb

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please don't let these beautiful creatures be taken off the protection list so sad such lovely creTures

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From: John Kniejzneski [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 13:30:08 ______

From: John Kniejzneski

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32127

Phone Number: 8604903608

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott Please do not delist the Florida panther. It has taken years to get their numbers back up. They are still in a very fragile state. Please help in offering them a home in Florida with the rest of us Thank you John Kniejzneski

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From: Tanya Tauber [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panther to stay on endangered list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 13:36:33 ______

From: Tanya Tauber

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 7550

Phone Number: 0844345861

Message Body: These animals need your protection . Please keep them on the endangered list .

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From: Linda Morgan [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Protection of panthers and all endangered species. Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:46:03 ______

From: Linda Morgan

County: Lake

Zip Code: 95453

Phone Number: 7073498298

Message Body: Hello Governor Scott, I am writing you today on behalf of the Florida panther as well as all endangered species. We as a society have a moral obligation to PROTECT all species of animals. Please, since you're a Governor of Florida, I would hope that you will always want to set a good example for the people around you. If we as responsible human beings don't protect all that we have now, we will have nothing and neither will our future generations. You Governor Scott have compassion for animals I'm sure, so please do the RIGHT THING and leave the panther and all other animals on the protected species list. Leave them a future and let them live as they were meant to. Don't allow them to dimish because of greed. Thank you for your continued concern, compassion and patience. Sincerely, Linda Morgan

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From: Cathie Ernst [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:50:19 ______

From: Cathie Ernst

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85255

Phone Number: (480) 515-1541

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panther from Endangered List. You are making a mistake for a great animal that has lived in your great state before we came! Ive been following your Panthers plight for years please do not delist them.

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From: Barbara Hankins [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Removal of Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:56:54 ______

From: Barbara Hankins

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 76116

Phone Number: 8175601498

Message Body: Please don't remove Florida panther from endangered species list. They need all the protection they can have to not become extinct.

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From: Martha M Sands [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:58:44 ______

From: Martha M Sands

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 38122-4503

Phone Number: 9012011255

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida panther from the endangered species list yet. It has established at best a tenous foothold, but that hardly puts it out of danger.

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From: MARY BROWN [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: FLA. PANTHER Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 13:01:20 ______

From: MARY BROWN

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33905-4311

Phone Number: 2393325142

Message Body: WHY? THE FLA. PANTHER IS A SYMBOL OF FLA. THEY NEED OUR HELP JUST LIKE YOU DO TO BECOME THE GOVERNOR OF FLA. STEP UP AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT.

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From: Julie [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Removing the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 13:01:29 ______

From: Julie

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 95624

Phone Number: 916-685-0270

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I am writing to you to beg you not to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. There are so few of these animals so that when our grandchildren are grown they will never have the opportunity to see these beautiful animals. We must do all we can to protect all of our wild animals. They should be left to live wild away from people, not as an exhibition. Please please do what's right.

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From: Jeffrey Grosd [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Delisting The Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:41:42 ______

From: Jeffrey Grosd

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 38462

Phone Number: 4012183089

Message Body: Delisting the Florida panther is absolutely detrimental to the species survival. If anything this animal needs more protection, not less. Take pride in the fact your state has wild cats left, most states can't say that. You have a rare treasure, don't let it be opened up to harassment. Jeffrey Gross Wildlife Biologist

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From: Claire Stenger [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Please help protect the endangered Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:41:26 ______

From: Claire Stenger

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 10006

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott,

I urge you to keep the Florida panther's status as a protected endangered specie. Coming back from the brink of extinction does not mean that they are suddenly not endangered, and a population of a mere 180- 240 individuals is almost laughably small - certainly not grounds to say that this animal is safe and okay to poach or euthanize. What haunts me, and many others, is that we are encroaching on this animal's territory. We are in their home, and we think this gives us a right to kill them and diminish their already frightfully small numbers.

Please, Mr. Scott, I urge you to give this animal a fighting chance, and to respect it as a living being. We've lost so many species to extinction - by our own hands - I hope, with your help, we can stop at least one other from sharing the same fate.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration, Claire Stenger

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From: Gordy Woelper [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:29:44 ______

From: Gordy Woelper

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33458

Phone Number: 5613013390

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida panther from the endangered species list. The Panther still requires being protected. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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From: Donna Boggs [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:32:41 ______

From: Donna Boggs

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34983

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered list we have helped them to finally start to breed an be healthy don't stop now.

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From: Michelle Mason [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: endangered species act Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:40:29 ______

From: Michelle Mason

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 81240

Phone Number: 719-372-3306

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Black Panther from the endangered species act.

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From: Laurie Lee [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Leave panther on endanger list. Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:51:28 ______

From: Laurie Lee

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 52761

Phone Number: 5632882618

Message Body: Save the Florida Panther.

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From: Natalie Golay [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: save the Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:56:50 ______

From: Natalie Golay

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 37733

Phone Number: +524151090949

Message Body: Greetings from an ex-pat living in Mexico. I live outside of the country but I care what is happening in the US.

Please help stop the current national assault on our environment and the wild creatures that share the land with us.

It would be unconscionable to remove the panther from the Federal Endangered Species list, and a crime for Florida to remove current protections and torpedo the recovery plan that is in place; especially when the goals of that plan have not been reached.

To quote the wall Street Journal - " current federal recovery plan for the cat defines success as the establishment of three distinct breeding populations of at least 240 animals spread across Florida or elsewhere in the South. So far, no female panther has been spotted north of the Caloosahatchee River, in the Fort Myers area, and no other southern state has volunteered to accept the cats. The animal can’t be removed from the endangered species list unless the recovery plan’s conditions are met"

Pandering to ranchers is not the way to go. educate them instead.

A number of ranchers around the country have implemented new sustainable systems that allow them to co-exist with wild predators such as wolves etc. and their positive results have proven that that peaceful coexistence is possible and benefits them, the environment and wildlife populations, including the predators that they used to view as the enemy.

Florida should require ranchers to take similar steps. The state can educate and assist them in the implementation of sustainable practices, rather than choosing the easy but short-sighted strategy of simply delisting the Panther and condemning it to extinction. Don't allow the ranchers, and other special interests, or the State to implement reactive strategies driven by fear and ignorance.

Governor Scott, surprise us for once! Please show the state , the country and the world that politicians can be courageous and make the right choices for the future.

Prevent the panther from disappearing and existing only in the annals of history and save future generations from a world without the Florida Panther and all the rest that will follow down the slippery slope to extinction.

Florida can serve as a model example for future thinking and conservation.

If you choose conservation, future generations will thank the state and thank you; but you have to choose to

file:///eogcifs08/...overnment/Users/Amanda.Gordon/save%20the%20Florida%20Panther msg folder/save%20the%20Florida%20Panther.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:45 PM] be a leader. Leadership is not automatically conferred on those who hold office; it is a choice, a question of character.

I sincerely hope that you will choose maintain the recovery plan and make Florida a model for others to emulate. Choose to be a true leader and save the Florida Panther.

Thank You

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From: Justin Roff [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther is not plentiful enough Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:13:35 ______

From: Justin Roff

County: Hendry

Zip Code: 33440

Phone Number:

Message Body: the Florida Panther is far from plentiful enough to sustain itself if not protected by the endangered species act. It's numbers are critically low and they are barely high enough to support a healthy population that has any chance of growth. The fact that we have taken so much habitat from them is not grounds for saying they are over carrying capacity. You cannot possibly believe it is ok to say that when the only reason they might be is because the Florida government has taken away their habitat. I am in full support of keeping them on the endangered species list and protecting them further

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From: Jane Thompson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:19:57 ______

From: Jane Thompson

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 33469

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please DO NOT take the Florida Panther off the list....we would loose all of them!!!

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From: Donna Waldahl [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:22:53 ______

From: Donna Waldahl

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 56482

Phone Number: 2186313283

Message Body: we need to be the protectors for the animals in our world

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From: Chris Evans [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthered Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:23:25 ______

From: Chris Evans

County: Out of State

Zip Code: L9W 5T6

Phone Number: 519 941 1132

Message Body: Do NOT jeopardize the success of the Florida cougar population increase. In fact, what is required now is protection for their habitat, their environment , and their prey. A healthy self sustaining ecosystem benefits the Earth ( and that includes Florida)

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From: Sam Pace [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:24:02 ______

From: Sam Pace

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 74401

Phone Number: 19189066304

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, Please do what you can to assure the Florida Panther stays on the endangered species list. Sincerely, Sam Pace

file:///eogcifs08/share$/Open%20Government/Users/Amanda.Gordon/Florida%20Panther_24 msg.folder/Florida%20Panther.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:46 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:27:28 PM Attachments: Florida Panther.msg Florida Panthers.msg Protect florida panthers.msg Florida Panthers.msg Please do not delist the Florida Panther.msg In response to taking the panthers off the endangered list.msg

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From: Peter Ouimette [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:52:51 ______

From: Peter Ouimette

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34292

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please continue to protect our Panthers!

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From: Norris Houston [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:55:42 ______

From: Norris Houston

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33710

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. This animal along with the Florida Black bear deserves our respect and our protection. Thank You, NOrris Houston

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From: Mikhaila Rutherford [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Protect florida panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:07:56 ______

From: Mikhaila Rutherford

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 94949

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not remove protections for these cats. They are the only remaining population in the East Coast and need to be protected

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From: Alexis Ballew [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:12:09 ______

From: Alexis Ballew

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 88101

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Scott,

I receive dozens of e-mails on a daily basis regarding the environment and the wildlife that inhabits it. I'm a huge supporter in allowing everything living thing a chance at life. I believe all animals have the right to protection, especially with the rate of extinction as it is.

I don't support removing Florida Panthers from the ESL, regardless of how much they've flourished over the last 20 years. These animals are simply trying to survive and I believe they deserve to be here as much, if not more than we do. I urge you to instead take a stand for these animals and help to educate those who would see them as a threat-a threat that we as humans have brought upon ourselves as we push these animals further and further from their natural habitats.

Thank you

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From: Gloria Harwig [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Please do not delist the Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:17:51 ______

From: Gloria Harwig

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 55448

Phone Number:

Message Body: Gv. Scott, please no that if Florida takes the stance that panthers are no longer endangered or in need of protection I will no longer be visiting your state for 2 months every winter. Thank you.

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From: Auston Baker [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: In response to taking the panthers off the endangered list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:18:06 ______

From: Auston Baker

County: Putnam

Zip Code: 32148

Phone Number:

Message Body: Don't do that. In a world where people move into habitats to make houses we don't need and corporations guiltlessly expand, it is important that we protect not just human kind but animals too. Especially if they need our help like endangered species do. You don't need debates and bills to decide your moral standing on whether or not we should stand by and watch innocent creatures die. That's human compassion. Be a human not just a scrappy politician. Protect the panthers.

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From: James Tillotson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 07:54:43 ______

From: James Tillotson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 75219-2503

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

James Tillotson 2528 Hondo Ave. Apt 117 Dallas, TX 75219-2503

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From: Dinorah Hall [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 07:36:30 ______

From: Dinorah Hall

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 31706-3108

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Dinorah Hall PO Box 3108 Albany, GA 31706-3108

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From: Heidi Lundholm [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:27:57 ______

From: Heidi Lundholm

County: Pasco

Zip Code: 34691

Phone Number:

Message Body: There will never be enough or a time to stop defending animals from humans until humans stop hunting, killing and thinking themselves superior then anything with fur and paws.

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From: Sharon Garlena [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida DO NOT remove the Florida Panther from the Endangered Species List Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:28:48 ______

From: Sharon Garlena

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 21703

Phone Number:

Message Body: Stop the senseless killing of Florida Panthers and keep them on the endangered species list.

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From: Lynne Lawlor [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:39:04 ______

From: Lynne Lawlor

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 80113

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not allow the removal of the Florida panther from the endangered list. The role of top predators in healthy ecosystems is well known. The panther is an integral part of this system and the panther population is teetering on the edge of unsustainability as it is. Panthers need every protection available to survive much less thrive. Removing the protection of the endangered listing would be very detrimental.

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From: eric willett [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:44:41 ______

From: eric willett

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 94609

Phone Number: 5103264306

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. Their hold is tenuous and the Panther's removal may very well bring about an irreversible decline to the species.

Please keep the Panther on the endangered species list!

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From: calvin sparks [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: please do not take the florida panther off of the endangered species list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:46:50 ______

From: calvin sparks

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 19963

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott

I am writing you today to ask that you do not take the florida panther off of the endangered species list in Florida. I am glad to hear that the panthers numbers have increased, but they are still in danger of decreasing if we do not continue to protect them. There is still alot of work to be done and I hope that you allow the conservationists to continue their work by allowing the panther to stay on the endangered species list.

Sincerely

Calvin Sparks

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From: Lisa Biggie [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers, Still In Danger Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:47:51 ______

From: Lisa Biggie

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85281

Phone Number:

Message Body: Whom It May Concern, I was born and lived in FL most of my life and still return every year to visit my family. The thriving of the panthers is incredibly important to me, because I know it is detrimental to the thriving of Florida. It is an ecosystem wheel that the panthers are a spoke in. Without them the ecosystem doesn't function properly, not to mention you will have allowed one of your state's most majestic native beings to dwindle towards extinction. Please support their solidified continual survival by keeping them on the Endangered list! I also urge you to look at simple over-road crossings that could save many of them from being hit by cars. Thank You for your time, Lisa BIggie

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From: Marina Ruiz [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panthers need protection Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:49:38 ______

From: Marina Ruiz

County: Hendry

Zip Code: 98125

Phone Number:

Message Body: please protect them, like any great cat & carnivore they are essential & key for ecosystems, it's our duty to ensure their survival & ours, thanks very much.

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From: Paula Babecki [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers staying on the endangered species list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:12:19 ______

From: Paula Babecki

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33309

Phone Number: 9548045275

Message Body: Mr. Rick Scott i am hoping that we who participate in this writing and calling campaign will be able to let you know how important the Florida Panther is - apex predators should be protected fully and due to low numbers of Florida Panthers they should not be taken off the endangered species list but we as Floridians need to make sure that they stay on the list for their safety. We should not ignore the Florida Panthers right to live ever. The Panther is apart of our culture. Thank you Mrs. Paula Babecki

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From: Jenise Hontiveros [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:12:39 ______

From: Jenise Hontiveros

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 70422

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not take them off the endangered species list. They are also suppose to be here in Louisiana, they are beautiful creatures And should be preserved and protected.

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From: Jason Bryant [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Do NOT remove panters from the endangered list. Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:12:51 ______

From: Jason Bryant

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 27127

Phone Number:

Message Body: It is disturbing that you and your office would even consider removing the panther from the endangered list. Obviously their numbers continue to dwindle as habitat loss and human encroachment threaten them daily. If you are worth your weight as a man and politician, take a bold move and speak up for wildlife, panthers specifically.

Thank you

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From: janice beasley [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:01:03 ______

From: janice beasley

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33009

Phone Number:

Message Body: Do not remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list.

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From: Elissa Walker [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: save the Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:02:16 ______

From: Elissa Walker

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33637

Phone Number:

Message Body: Come Rick save our state animals

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From: Lilly Knuth [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther protection Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:02:58 ______

From: Lilly Knuth

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 11530

Phone Number:

Message Body: The decision not to further protect the Florida panther is terrible. This iconic creature needs all the protection it can get. With loss of habitat and invasive species eliminating much of its prey it is already in dire straits. Please consider reversing your stand.

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From: Beth Matthews [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:03:55 ______

From: Beth Matthews

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 80221

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please keep the Florida panther on the endangered species list

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From: Denise Grzywacz [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:04:25 ______

From: Denise Grzywacz

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85745

Phone Number: 5204096550

Message Body: Please do not remove this animal from the endangered species list.

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From: Susan escobedo [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: keep panther on endangered list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:04:43 ______

From: Susan escobedo

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 85019

Phone Number: 623-202-7586

Message Body: I'm from Phx,Az and I feel this is a fault of the state of Florida that this is evenon the legislation to pass. Please don't do this.

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From: Jennifer Onwuamaegbu [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:54:23 ______

From: Jennifer Onwuamaegbu

County: Bradford

Zip Code: BD2 1LA

Phone Number: 07708788118

Message Body: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE FLORIDA PANTHER OFF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST!!!! message from UK

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From: Christina [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers are Endangered! Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:58:47 ______

From: Christina

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 43050

Phone Number: 7403909072

Message Body: You can not remevoe these cats from the endangered species list. We as humans have a duty to protect the very animals we have stolen from. If you give the okay to hunt these cats, they will be extint before you know it. Every Larry the cable guy with a shotgun and their drunk friends will be heading out to get a trophy to stuff. This is unacceptable and will be unforgivable. How many animals need to become extint due to the lack of concern by the humans who threatened them in the first place?

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From: Bunny Boboth [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: leave the panthers alone Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:43:15 ______

From: Bunny Boboth

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 44471

Phone Number:

Message Body: God put these beautiful creatures on our plant for a reason. You and no one else have the right to screw with their lives. You are not God. Leave them alone!!! I live in Ohio and I don't ever get to see something as beautiful as a panther roaming free. Every creature deserves a chance at life.

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From: Jessica Espada [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Keep Florida Panthers on the endangered species list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:47:48 ______

From: Jessica Espada

County: Collier

Zip Code: 34110

Phone Number: 6142185622

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, Florida is rich in wildlife. It is one of the many things I love about this state. Please, PLEASE keep the Panther protected by keeping it on the endangered species list. Thank you for your time and leadership. - Jessica Rafeld Espada

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From: Karolyn Hillstead [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Save the Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:49:54 ______

From: Karolyn Hillstead

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 59759

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not delist the Florida Panthers off the endangered list... They are a valuable part of the ecosystem of Florida... Not to mention they are a beautiful animal.

Thank you for your consideration.

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From: Pam [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:51:05 ______

From: Pam

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 24874

Phone Number: 3042504844

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panthers from the Endangered List. They must be preserved!

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From: Terje Fokstuen [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:54:20 ______

From: Terje Fokstuen

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 94704

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Sir,

Please do not delist the Florida Panthers from the endangered species list. Their population is not as yet stable and diverse enough to ensure their continued survival off the list.

Thank you for your attention

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From: yvonne [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:54:22 ______

From: yvonne

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33415

Phone Number: 5616407847

Message Body: Absolutely cannot remove florida panther from the endangered species list. Preservation of this species along with other native florida species that have lived on this land prior to our species deserves a it's right to coexist on this planet with the rest of us. No logical reason to remove and stop protection of this animal ..FWC is paid to enforce protection of species so let our tax money keep there jobs relivent.

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From: lisa brigham [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:35:41 ______

From: lisa brigham

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 15014

Phone Number: 7248829338

Message Body: i do not believe the florida panther should be taken off the endangered species list ..there is not enough of them in the wild . there are only 50 left in the wild. i had the scary pleasure of visiting my aunt about 20 yrs ago and i was out at the car and across the street i noticed a very large tree branch hitting the ground and i was like what the heck is going on then all of a sudden this beautiful panther jumped out of the tree and started walking down the middle of the street .. i was frozen in free and awe it was the most amazing thing i had ever saw in my life.. to actually see the elusive florida panther. i am begging you not to take them off the list if you do so they will hunted to extinction which would be a grave injustice to these majestic animals , you are their last hope to survive please do the right thing and help these amazing animals survive.. thank you for your time.. i know you will do the right thing

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From: Radesh shiwlochan [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Please PROTECT FLORIDA PANTHERS Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:35:53 ______

From: Radesh shiwlochan

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 11419

Phone Number:

Message Body: Governor Rick Scott I am writing to you to please reconsider your decision to take Florida Panthers off the protected species. To my knowledge, the population of Panthers is quite low and has not yet been established. Taking them off the protected list may put the species at risk of being wiped out, please do not let them be in that position. Please do let it become too late before we act to save these precious animals from extinction. Thank you for listening. I hope you can consider this letter. Kinda regards Radesh Shiwlochan

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From: Kat [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:37:02 ______

From: Kat

County: Out of State

Zip Code: V1J5H8

Phone Number: 7782565287

Message Body: Please do not support the removal of Florida Panthers from the endangered species list. As an apex preditor, it is vital to a healthy ecosystem and due to low survival rates of cubs, their population could easily take a huge hit without the protection the endangered species status gives it. For the sake of future generations and wildlife admirers around the world, please do not support the removal of Florida Panthers from the endangered species list.

file:///eogcifs08/share$/Open%20Government/Users/Amanda.Gordon/Florida%20Panthers_16 msg folder/Florida%20Panthers.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:50 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:34:47 AM Attachments: FLORIDA PANTHERS.msg Florida Panther.msg

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From: Gail Nagle [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: FLORIDA PANTHERS Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:34:31 ______

From: Gail Nagle

County: Out of State

Zip Code: WA98040

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please don't remove them off the endangered species list, there aren't enough of them in the wild. Unfortunately human need/greed is shrinking There environment !!

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From: K.D. [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:34:35 ______

From: K.D.

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 73036

Phone Number:

Message Body: Bless the beast for they have no choice!

file:///eogcifs08/share$/Open%20Government/Users/Amanda.Gordon/Florida%20Panther_32 msg.folder/Florida%20Panther.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:50 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:34:28 AM Attachments: Florida Panthers.msg Florida Panther.msg

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From: Philip Colburn [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:33:52 ______

From: Philip Colburn

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 84117

Phone Number: 5303398088

Message Body: With all of the other major issues you face on a daily basis, delisting the Florida Panthers from the endangered species list should NOT be one of them. Notice all of the issues happening with other endangered species (not just around the country but around the world)? You can be part of the solution and not the problem if you so choose. Just something to think about, Florida's Ecosystem depends on large preditors to "cull the herd". Thank you for your time, effort and energy. Hope you have a great day! :-)

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From: Erika Alvarez [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:33:53 ______

From: Erika Alvarez

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33133

Phone Number: (786) 537-7703

Message Body: are endangered don't remove their protections! have you know common sense?! how uneducated are you?! animals matter and if you are a true christian and i have seen you at church! god doesn't want us to wipe out animals, these panthers are on the brink of extinction, remember we are stewards of the earth.

file:///eogcifs08/share$/Open%20Government/Users/Amanda.Gordon/Florida%20Panther_33 msg.folder/Florida%20Panther.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:51 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:33:26 AM Attachments: Panthers.msg Florida Panther.msg Please protect the Florida panther.msg Florida panther.msg Florida Panther.msg

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From: Glenn Secor [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:29:50 ______

From: Glenn Secor

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 23093

Phone Number: 540-967-2628

Message Body: Please protect the Florida Panthers.

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From: Janice Martinez [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:31:06 ______

From: Janice Martinez

County: Duval

Zip Code: 32223

Phone Number: 9045084025

Message Body: Please continue to protect the Florida Panther. We are already going to decimate the black bear population when we shouldn't. At least protect the panther!

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From: Isabel Eustaquio [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Please protect the Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:31:15 ______

From: Isabel Eustaquio

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 92037

Phone Number:

Message Body: We need to protect wildlife. Many animals are becoming extinct because of the actions of humans. Please don't let the panthers become one of them. Thank you for your time.

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From: MAndy Funk [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:32:15 ______

From: MAndy Funk

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 67063

Phone Number:

Message Body: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not take the Florida Panther off the endangered species list. These animals are indigenous to the area and have every right to stay here unharmed!

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From: Theresa M Boisseau [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:32:31 ______

From: Theresa M Boisseau

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 12866

Phone Number:

Message Body: DO NOT to remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. So many are becoming extent Don't let this happen on your watch.

Thank you Terrie

file:///eogcifs08/share$/Open%20Government/Users/Amanda.Gordon/Florida%20Panther_36 msg.folder/Florida%20Panther.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:53 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 8:24:59 AM Attachments: DO NOT allow hunting of Florida"s Black Bears THIS IS UN ACCEPTABLE.msg Do the right thing for once in your tenure..msg NO HUNTING BLACK BEAR. HAS THE COMMISSION GOT GOOD SENSE OR NOT....msg No Hunting of Florida"s Black Bears.msg No hunting of Florida"s Black Bears.msg Oppose hunting of Florida"s Black Bears.msg Protect Florida"s Black Bears.msg

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: DO NOT allow hunting of Florida's Black Bears THIS IS UN ACCEPTABLE Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 11:21:23 ______

Apr 26, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

IT'S TIME TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF THEIR IMPACT ON THE ECOSYSTEM, NOT KILL WILDLIFE TO ACCOMODATE URBAN SPRAWL.

WE ARE ALL PART OF FRAGILE ECOSYSTEM. FLORIDA NATURE IS IMPORTANT PART OF GLOBAL ECO SOCIETY. URBAN SPRAWL IS THE LARGE THREAT TO ALL.

THE RESPONSIBLE WAY IS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF THEIR IMPACT ON NATURE AND HOW TO COEXIST. THIS IS NOT ONLY PART OF LONG TERM SOLUTION, BUT IS ALSO A MORE SUSTAINABLE ONE.

HUNTING BEARS IS NOT THE ANSWER. THANK YOU

Sincerely,

Juliann Langere 1812 Monte Carlo Way Coral Springs, FL 33071-7829

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Do the right thing for once in your tenure. Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 14:21:18 ______

Apr 26, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Giovanni Dejesus 649 Park Valley Cir Minneola, FL 34715-7932

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: NO HUNTING BLACK BEAR. HAS THE COMMISSION GOT GOOD SENSE OR NOT...?? Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:19:53 ______

Apr 25, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

WAIT UNTIL FULL study is complete in 2016 before making it LEGAL to kill our BLACK BEAR.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Pamela Williams 2201SE 41ST AV Gainesville, FL 32641 (352) 378-3412

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: No Hunting of Florida's Black Bears Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 08:18:14 ______

Apr 25, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

As an environmental scientist, I am concerned about the inclusion of hunting in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWCC) bear management plan. FWCC Chairman Richard Corbett's claim that those who oppose the hunt "don't know what they're talking about. Most of these people have never been in the woods, they think we're talking about teddy bears" is arrogant, inaccurate and dismissive.

The bear population data upon which the management plan is based are 13 years out of date and may not be reflective of the current population. Since a population study is currently being conducted, it is only logical that the FWCC await its completion before determining whether hunting should play a role in bear population control. Insistence on the hunt's inclusion prior to obtaining accurate data would tend to indicate either it is the agency that doesn't know what it's talking about when it comes to proper animal population control or the agency is accommodating hunt requests made by politically or financially influential individuals .

If the FWCC is primarily concerned about reducing human/bear conflict, rural hunting is not going to solve the problem. Recent bear attacks have occurred due to improperly secured trash receptacles and the feeding of wild bears. Allowing the use of slingshots or paintball guns against bears with or without a permit is dangerous, unethical and cruel and can certainly lead to human/bear "conflict". Bear-proofing trashcans, enforcing laws against feeding or harassing bears and education are far more effective methods of reducing conflicts.

The native Florida Black Bear was removed from Florida's endangered species list only 3 years ago and continues to face increasing habitat loss, euthanasia and death by auto. Common sense says we need to call off the hunt, await the results next year of the population study and design a plan based on accurate population levels, habitat needs and science. I urge you to do so.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Gross 4086 Tern St

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: No hunting of Florida's Black Bears Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 22:16:26 ______

Apr 24, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan. Relocate them. It's the humans that are causing this problem.

A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Dawn Lang 1370 Camero Dr Lady Lake, FL 32159-0029 (352) 750-4780

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Oppose hunting of Florida's Black Bears Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 21:16:38 ______

Apr 24, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan. I don't support hunting of black bears.

A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Drew Martin 720 Lucerne Ave Unit 1396 Lake Worth, FL 33460-4066 (561) 533-6814

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Protect Florida's Black Bears Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 16:45:03 ______

Apr 24, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

Please immediately remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan. Bear hunting will not reduce human-bear conflicts! In order to prevent human-bear conflicts, we should utilize bear-proof trash cans, educate the public and avoid building communities in wild areas inhabited by bears.

I'd also like to point out that without a current population estimate, there is no scientific support to show that bear populations could sustain a hunt. Hunting should be off the table until the current population study is complete (2016).

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

Arwen Weiss 4818 Aguila Pl Orlando, FL 32826-6513 (407) 928-9908

file:///eogcifs08/...t/Users/Amanda.Gordon/Protect%20Florida's%20Black%20Bears msg folder/Protect%20Florida's%20Black%20Bears.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:54 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])" Cc: Sunburst Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 3:49:33 PM Attachments: Stop the black bear hunt.msg Stop the black bear hunt.msg Stop the black bear hunt.msg

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From: Jan Karpel [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 10:39:37 ______

From: Jan Karpel

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 55426-2416

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Jan Karpel 2445 Boone Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55426-2416

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From: Jana Harker [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 10:37:25 ______

From: Jana Harker

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 84770-3912

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Jana Harker 55 East 700 South #31 Saint George, UT 84770-3912

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From: Lisa Fernandes [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 09:52:50 ______

From: Lisa Fernandes

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33325-1414

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

I think instead of hunting we should require all new residential developments should be walled. People should receive information on how to avoid a bear encounter. All trash containers should be bear proofed. People need to aware of dangers of bears. Bears do not receive lessons to know to stay away from people they are just being bears, we need to be the pro active ones. Your life your child's your pets are in your hands, be aware.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Lisa Fernandes 851 NW 118th Ave Plantation, FL 33325-1414

file:///eogcifs08/.../Users/Amanda.Gordon/Stop%20the%20black%20bear%20hunt_4 msg folder/Stop%20the%20black%20bear%20hunt.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:55 PM] file:///eogcifs08/.../Users/Amanda.Gordon/Stop%20the%20black%20bear%20hunt_4 msg folder/Stop%20the%20black%20bear%20hunt.txt[11/19/2015 4:17:55 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 8:18:58 AM Attachments: Spam SpamScore Bear Hunting MUST END.msg Spam SpamScore Keep bears safe. .msg

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From: Christian [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: [Spam:***** SpamScore] Bear Hunting MUST END Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 20:42:21 ______

Please stop bear hunting!!! PLEASE!

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From: Mady Malloy [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: [Spam:***** SpamScore] Keep bears safe. Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 20:21:14 ______

Governor Scott, I would like to ask you to get an approximate count of bears in Florida before a decision to hurt them is decided. This is not a popular decision for your government. At the latest Tallahassee meeting 75% of the attendees were against killing. Why was there a unanimous FWC vote in favor of hunting if the majority of Florida does not want this? I was recently informed of 5 black bears that were relocated in Alaska. They were simply darted, put to sleep temporarily, and then relocated to a safe environment. Worst case scenario, why can we not do this in Florida? We want solutions. Education programs should also be put into place to protect these animals. It is not out planet, it's theirs. Thank you, Mady Malloy

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From: Adrianna Donato [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: [Spam:******* SpamScore] Save florida bears Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:57:36 ______

Rick Scott,

I'm sure you've been getting numerous emails, calls, and other notifications from social media about the bears being hunted. While I sincerely hope all have been kind, I also hope you will acknowledge how many wish you would not kill them. The best possible situation for both us and the bears is that they be darted and relocated. Many people say how an official count of black bears hasn't even been done. After I made a comment saying how we need to save them, I got bashed by many people who follow what you're saying, and their comments were some what....well made no point in the least. Myself I have been around many wild animals, mountain lions, grizzly bears, foxes, wolves, bob cats, all from a far of course. Spending weeks out in their natural habitat you learn that as long as you don't provoke them, or frighten them they won't pay you much attention. And the experience is something I hope everyone can experience once in their life, but sadly wont with the way things are going. The ground you walk on belonged to them long before your ancestors discovered them. All we ask is that you think of a way to educate people on the matter, and that you don't kill them. Many states have found a way to relocate them or make reserves. And I'm positive many will be behind you if you make that decision. Thank you for taking the time to read this,

Adrianna Donato

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From: Adrianna Donato [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida bears. Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:42:28 ______

Rick Scott,

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From: Sierra Club [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: I dont understand the need to hunt , this beautiful; animals, Why ? there not for food, and its just wrong to kill some thing... Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:07:00 ______

Apr 24, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

gladys davis 21638 SE Highway 19 Old Town, FL 32680-5015 (904) 226-3323

Apr 24, 2015

Governor Rick Scott

Dear Scott,

I am writing to request that you take swift action to remove the option of hunting from the bear management plan.

A population study is currently underway, but will not be complete until the autumn of 2016. The discussion of hunting should not be broached until this study is complete.

Please call off the hunt today, and make a better plan for the future of the Florida Black Bear.

Sincerely,

gladys davis 21638 SE Highway 19 Old Town, FL 32680-5015 (904) 226-3323

file:///eogcifs08/...20Why%20_%20there%20not%20for%20food,%20and%20its%20just%20wrong%20to%20kill%20some%20thing....txt[11/19/2015 4:17:56 PM] file:///eogcifs08/...20Why%20_%20there%20not%20for%20food,%20and%20its%20just%20wrong%20to%20kill%20some%20thing....txt[11/19/2015 4:17:56 PM] From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:43:19 AM Attachments: enough is enough!.msg Save the bears.msg

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From: Leslie Styles [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: enough is enough! Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 09:32:44 Attachment 1: IMG_1190.jpg ______

its NOT your call to kill those beats!! I'm sick of human cruelty!! Please relocate those bears to Yellowstone park!!

End human cruelty!!!

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From: Shabbir Khan [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Save the bears Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 09:36:54 ______

Stop Florida Bear Hunt

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From: Tarhan Halim [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 09:40:49 ______

Stop Florida bear hunt

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From: Jannat Begum [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 09:35:36 ______

Stop Florida bear hunt.

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From: Shalen Casini [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 09:34:09 ______

Stop Florida Bear Hunt

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From: Gabriela Juniewicz [[email protected]] To: Scott, Rick [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 09:32:52 ______

Stop Florida bear hunt.

~Gabriela Juniewicz

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From: linda warsing [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: stop bear hunting overturn Fwc"s. ruling today Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 16:32:18 ______

From: linda warsing

County: Orange

Zip Code: ,32806

Phone Number: 407-894-6200

Message Body: Gov, do not let them start killing the black bears again :. Make people undergo some changes to keep the. bears at bay . Do not let them kill the bears. You have power to stop it. Please do before it is too late.

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From: SailAway00 [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: [email protected] [[email protected]] Subject: Please save the bears! Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 21:21:28 ______

Please make a difference and save the Florida bears. They have no voice, and they are counting on us….on YOU, to help them, not harm them.

Please save them!

Thank you,

Jana

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From: Tom Silva [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: The Hunting of Florida Bears Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 22:53:51 ______

From: Tom Silva

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34237

Phone Number:

Message Body: As a Florida resident, I would like to voice my disapproval of the decision of the FWC in allowing our Bears to be hunted down to death.. Please consider not allowing that to happen.. It must be another way to deal with wild life instead of letting bloodthirsty hunters have their wish.. We hold the brains, we hold the responsibility to do and be better thanks.

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From: [email protected] [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Don't Allow Bear Hunting Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 19:18:02 ______

Dear Governor Scott,

I strongly oppose allowing bear hunting in Florida. It's taken a long time to get these wonderful animals back to a reasonable number in the wild. Instead of killing them you should consider:

1. Providing bear-proof trash bins in affected areas.

2. Educating those people living in those areas about the dangers of feeding bears.

3. Imposing hefty fines on those who continue to feed bears either deliberately or because they allow the bears access to their trash.

I implore you to ban bear hunting in Florida. It's not the right way of dealing with this problem.

Sincerely,

David Gale

David W. Gale 14790 Burntwood Cir Orlando FL 32826

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From: [email protected] [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Oppose Bear Hunt Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 19:25:10 ______

Gov. Scott, I oppose Bear Hunting in the State of Florida. Sincerely, Leslie Gale Orlando, FL 32826

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From: Jane Cormier [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear Hunt Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 20:59:30 ______

Dear Governor Scott,

I live in Central Florida and I just would like to register my strong feeling that I am very opposed to a bear hunt in any part of the state. As you know, the black bear population has been fragile and now that Florida just seems to be developing at such a rapid rate (especially here in Central Florida), there is just nowhere for many of the wide creatures to go. Hardly a day goes by that I do not witness or hear of some tragedy as a result, whether it be a turtle, or snake or even a dead bobcat (just the other day on Narcoosee Rd in St. Cloud). So now we want to go into to the areas where bears live and kill them.

I have also written to Florida Wildlife Commission and want to share my concerns with you for what they are worth. But, to share a couple of thoughts, it seems there have been no concerted efforts at other measures and it would seem most reasonable that this be done first. And, these measures should be in place regardless of whether there is a hunt or not. Those would be locking trash cans and educating people about leaving out food, etc. But, we want easy…we want to feel powerful…and we love to hunt. I have nothing against hunters and think most are quite responsible and actually humane but there is such salivation about this hunt that I think mothers and cubs will be at risk and nonsense about not shooting near a feed station, etc, is out.

And, if truth be told, I am not moved by the science either way. I really just think the hunt is wrong. And it is especially wrong that it is our primary solution. There has been no concerted effort otherwise.

I love Florida and I like to think that Florida is a state that truly cares about wildlife. But I am embarrassed by this situation and that hunting bear is such a knee-jerk response. You know as well as I that there are stories that come out of Florida that make us look like buffoons and this, I fear, is one more.

Thank you for your time-

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Orlando, FL

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From: Tamara m. Dobbs [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear hunting. Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 23:54:09 ______

From: Tamara m. Dobbs

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34135

Phone Number: 239-248-1988

Message Body: Mr Scott, govenor Scott, This message won't be elegant. I'm not a fan of yours. I feel very emotional about the destruction of the state of Florida. The loss of habitat for all our wild life, especially our big cats and our bears is uneceptable.. Don't let them hunt the Bears! they just came off the endangered list. I suspect you will let it happen.

So many decisions, laws and bills that you passed have damaged my life. I figure what I have to say here means nothing. In fact you'll probably be one of the first men in line to go hear hunting and get your trophy.

Your all about the money and always have been. We need our wild life. It's because of our natural habitats, that we draw people from all over the world. No bears, big cats birds, trees, no fresh water and no fish, no reason beside 3 months of good weather to ever come to Florida. No $$$. Maybe you'll pay attention to the loss of $$$ in the long run. What idiots we have become, we destroy what makes us valuable.

I can see the front page of the news papers with the first dead bear, the article blasting over the web. My tears will mean nothing to you, the tears of my friends will me nothing to you, the Mother less Cubs even less than nothing to you. The person who thought killing bears was better than protecting their environments and possible better trash control is a wicked person. They have no heart, and no common sense or cent's. I pray the right decision is made today.

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From: William Davis [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Save Florida's Bears From Hunting Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 01:07:02 ______

Gov. Scott,

As a citizen of Florida for 21 years and Orlando for 13 years, I know how much growth we've experienced in recent times. However, with that growth must come awareness of the most precious resources we have - our environment and the wildlife living in it.

Florida's beaches, lakes, and forests attract many tourists and bring new residents here every year. Something that needs to be considered is the education of better ways to keep those natural landscapes beautiful and full of life. The recent controversy involving black bears in the state, and in central Florida especially, is an example of people wanting their cake and eating it too. Living in subdivisions that are so close to lush forests is a nice luxury, but that luxury comes at the cost of learning to coexist with the neighbors that have been there for centuries.

Black bears play an important part in the balance of the ecosystems in those forests, and without them, other wildlife populations will be affected. Calling this proposed allowance of bear killing a "harvest" is a very political euphemism for what's really happening - sport hunting. Even worse, it's sport hunting of an animal that has only recently (and controversially) taken off the endangered species list. All because people can't be bothered to secure their trash better, keep their pets secured, and stay away from palmetto berries (a vital natural food source for the bears).

An animal population not being endangered anymore does not mean its population is healthy or safe. It's the equivalent of saying someone in remission is safe, when we all know that without continued vigilance, there can be problems at a moment's notice. Please, focus on education and incident prevention, and do not allow for the authorized slaughter of Florida's bears.

Sincerely, William Davis, Orlando Citizen

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From: Judith Rahbar [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Save the Bears Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 20:46:08 ______

Governor Scott, please see what you can do to save the bears and keep the people from being able to kill them in Seminole County. Thank you, Judith Rahbar, a voter

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From: Alycia Cardiff [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Speak for the Bears Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 22:33:58 Attachment 1: 11110885_740541102732963_3230982501649716665_n.jpg ______

Dear Governor Scott:

I hope this letter finds you well. We met at the Hilton Orlando a little over a year ago. I was the barista that made your special chai latte, with accidental cocoa on top (instead of cinnamon). Sorry about that!

This letter is not really to blabber on, but to urge you to consider the lives of Florida's Black Bears. As a Central Florida resident, I am no stranger to news about bears in populated neighborhoods. While these bears have their charm, with sleeping in hammocks and all, it is obvious that there can be some conflict.

Let me ask you something. Who do you think was here first? Us, or bears? My bet is on the bears. We are invading their neighborhoods, not the other way around. How about we learn how to adapt around them? Here are some ideas:

* The locked garbage cans have proven success with stirring away bears. Let's utilize these more. Make them a requirement, add similar cans around public areas, etc. * Consider building a sanctuary, not a theme park, for Florida animals, such as these bears. Wouldn't it be nice to bring in more revenue and create more jobs with a State or National Park with natural wildlife? * Wait to make a decision until 2016, when bear population surveys will be completed.

If nothing else, please consider the voices of Florida's people who are urging you to help these animals. These people do not consist of only animal rights activists, but also with generally concerned citizens. I have even heard of hunters who are opposing the Bear Hunt. Imagine that!

Thank you for taking the time to hear my plea.

Best,

Alycia Cardiff

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From: Governor Rick Scott To: FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Date: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:25:39 AM Attachments: bill being passed for killing bears in Florida..msg Black Bears.msg

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From: Rose Johnson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: bill being passed for killing bears in Florida. Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 19:09:01 ______

From: Rose Johnson

County: Marion

Zip Code: 34479

Phone Number: 3525128605

Message Body: Dear. Governor Scott, I voted for you because I know your wise and a just man , please take the time to consider the bears are on our wildlife license plate tags,passing a law to have them hunted does not make sense,not that anybody would agree why not raise the fishing license fee of $ 1.50 per person and use that money to fund a catch and neuter or spay program.not only would I show the community and your voters that you do understand and care about the lives of the Bears but of the importance of there being in the environment they were born in, I'm all for the counties and cities making money on new homes and buildings going in,, but we are slowly but surely taking over there place to live as once the government did to the Indians long ago! I hope you hear the voice of all the communities that are going to send you letters not just as voters but as the voice of the bears. Thank you Rose Johnson

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From: David Fletcher [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Black Bears Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 08:13:12 ______

From: David Fletcher

County: Out of State

Zip Code: DH1 1JF

Phone Number:

Message Body: Hello Governor Scott. I read with sadness today that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are to permit the first black bear hunting in 20 years. Here in the UK we massacred the last of our bears a thousand years ago. They will never be replaced. Our regressive fascist goverment now seems intent on destroying our wildlife. This inbred throwback ruling class break their own laws, dressing up and abusing/slaughtering foxes for no purpose other than to satisfy their own perverse cravings. Presently eradicating the harmless badger with no scientific evidence nor public support, I suspect they will turn on deer, hares or rabbits next. Please do not go down this path. In the USA you have an awesome portfolio of wildlife that we Brits are so envious of. You have maintained vast open spaces of land, we have built on or destroyed almost our entire land mass. I am confident that you can find some space to live side by side with a couple of thousand bears. Please overturn this decision and preserve the safety of your bear population for future generations.

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Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor ______

From: [email protected] [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Re: Cooleys Landing in the City of Fort Lauderdale Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 11:23:33 ______

http://www.whdh.com/story/26173827/woman-speaks-out-after-the-suv-she-was-in-landed-in-canal

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-lauderdale-lisa-hayden-gordon-update- 20150227-story.html

-----Original Message----- From: Governor Rick Scott Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 8:10 AM To: Frank Falestra Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Cooleys Landing in the City of Fort Lauderdale

Dear Mr. Falestra:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office and sharing your concerns about the unfortunate passing of Lisa Hayden. The Governor asked that I respond on his behalf.

Although we appreciate your concerns, your best source of assistance for concerns about an investigation into the drowning of an individual is to contact local law enforcement and the state attorney in the local jurisdiction where this event took place. Each state attorney is an elected official charged with certain discretionary duties, including the duty to determine whether or not to prosecute any particular crime committed within his or her jurisdiction. This decision is based on the quality and quantity of the evidence of guilt shown, and in the best interest of justice.

Our government is structured on the notion that local communities can best assess the needs of their residents. Voters elect local officials to manage local government business. Your best source of assistance for concerns about the operation of a local business and access to water is to contact government in the area where this situation happened. You may wish to contact the city manager and city commission. Those dissatisfied with local officials' performance can always make their views known directly to those officials or they may do so when they vote.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

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From: Frank Falestra

County: Miami-Dade

Zip Code: 33139

Phone Number: 305 992 7108

Message Body: Lisa Noodles' Hayden drowning was not an accident! the City of Fort Lauderdale is at least guilty of gross negligence period. there should of been some stop device at those ramps to prevent a vehicle from entering the water when the ramp was not in use. Especially located in an clubbing district just blocks away from where 100's of people are possibly driving impaired nightly and a city where many people possibly effected with some level Alzheimer's are driving as well. Cooleys Landing has absolutely no markings of any kind this is a complete safety compliance failure. Two women in their car went into the water at Cooleys Landing August, 2014. They were lucky enough to be rescued by people walking their dog. I recommend that the facility be shut down immediately before someone else drowns until proper safety lock out devices are installed when not in use. Erika Pesantes at the Sun-Sentinel. She's the reporter who covered Lisa Noodles' Hayden car being pulled from the river. She is going to make inquiries. Basically what works in these situations. we will be calling the offices every day, multiple people, asking for clarification. Simultaneously, we will get a local press contact to cover the story and get local radio djs behind it so they're asking people to call as well. When I went down to investigate and inquire what happened the dock master Matt Domke threw me out of his office.

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From: Rat [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Re: Cooleys Landing in the City of Fort Lauderdale Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 11:19:19 ______

I understand all that Warren but this is an immediate safety issue and someone could drive in there tonight and drown ..... these ramps need to shut down now and then let the local government officials hash it out what needs to be updated for safety to help prevent someone from killing themselves

Sent by Frank

On Mar 6, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Governor Rick Scott wrote:

Dear Mr. Falestra:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office and sharing your concerns about the unfortunate passing of Lisa Hayden. The Governor asked that I respond on his behalf.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Frank Falestra [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 12:04 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Cooleys Landing in the City of Fort Lauderdale

From: Frank Falestra

County: Miami-Dade

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Phone Number: 305 992 7108

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From: Hans bartels [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear hunt Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 17:47:21 ______

From: Hans bartels

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34120

Phone Number: 2393317201

Message Body: PLEASE STOP the bear hunt. We are building in their territory, taking their land and killing them because there are too many? There is never enough wild life to watch. I will never vote for anyone who allows killing of anima s in their wn habitat. This is déjà vu the white people killed the Indians when we took heir land. This is no different, set up buffers with NO BUILD zones. Protect our environment. Stop the building of second homes for the rich.

Yes you can quote me

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From: George [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: bear hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 18:26:45 ______

From: George

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34207

Phone Number: 941-773-0645

Message Body: Stop the bear hunt 79% of the people don't want it what the hell is up with you people .how about if we email everybody's address on the fishing game commission .Going to campaign on Facebook to stop it

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From: Valya [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: RE: Bear Hunting Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 17:57:16 ______

From: Valya

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32746

Phone Number: 4073233158

Message Body: Please LISTEN to the mass (majority I believe) of Floridians who are "deadly" against the hunting of our bears. The bears that will be killed in this hunt, will NOT be the bears that are entering neighborhoods. They will be hunting bears who live in the wild, not near residential areas.

KILLING IS NOT THE ANSWER.

How are you going to respond to more bear encounters in neighborhoods AFTER THE DEADLY HUNT?

Please use your authority and leadership to STOP THIS KILLING and spend some of OUR tax dollars to come up with alternatives!

Thank you,

Valya

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From: joan milford [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 09:49:43 ______

From: joan milford

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 76063-5270

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

joan milford 7015 Hudson Cemetery Rd Mansfield, TX 76063-5270

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From: joan milford [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 09:47:34 ______

From: joan milford

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 76063-5270

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

joan milford 7015 Hudson Cemetery Rd Mansfield, TX 76063-5270

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From: William Dearstyne [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 07:44:24 ______

From: William Dearstyne

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 01970-5606

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

William Dearstyne 48 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970-5606

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From: James Tillotson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 07:54:43 ______

From: James Tillotson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 75219-2503

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

James Tillotson 2528 Hondo Ave. Apt 117 Dallas, TX 75219-2503

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From: Dinorah Hall [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Stop the black bear hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 07:36:30 ______

From: Dinorah Hall

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 31706-3108

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott:

I urge you to help protect Florida's black bears from an ill-conceived proposal to open up hunting on the subspecies.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Dinorah Hall PO Box 3108 Albany, GA 31706-3108

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From: stephanie contrada [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: bear hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 17:27:07 ______

From: stephanie contrada

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32137

Phone Number: 3866933255

Message Body: I am sending you a copy of my letter to the Fl.Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission on a very unfair and horrible decision that was made, giving permission to start issuing bear hunting permits and begin the hunt on Oct. 24 which will allow 320 bears to be needlessly murdered! "My question and concern is what exactly will the permitted killing of 320 bears in a conservation area solve and how. Wouldn't a better more humane and sane solution be enforcing proper waste disposal laws, stop over building and encroaching in their natural habitats, stop the removal and harvesting of their dietary staples,and using common sense. Bears have every right to be here just as we do and condoning their murder is not only cruel, but promotes senseless violence and gun use as well. Trophy hunting and hauling a dead animal to the office is barbaric. And the majority of people agree with me on this and I would say that you are obligated to base your decisions on this most im! portant fact. If people can't seem to do what is right, just,fair and moral then they are the one's that need to be controlled!" Stephanie Contrada

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From: Michael B. Myers [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear Hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 14:22:15 ______

From: Michael B. Myers

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32746

Phone Number: 407 869-3473

Message Body: Dear Govt. Scott, As a 35 year resident and landowner in Seminole County, I am disgusted with the way this FWC has handled this Florida BEAR Hunt. When I read the article in today's Sentinel about Ted Nugent's Bear Permit and the fact that over 1100 permits have been issued just makes me sick. I live off Marham Woods Road and besides cleaning up a little garbage once in a while, which is my fault....the Bears are a wonderful bonus of living in this area of Central Florida. They don't bother anyone unless you are an idiot or doing the wrong thing. We chose to live in this area because we love nature and wildlife and pay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes to do so. Plenty of condos in Orlando if you have an issue with natural wildlife and Bears. We moved to their neighborhood....they are not moving to our neighborhood if they can avoid it. The people who represent the FWC are a joke and the way these hearings have been handled is sad. You have made your No.#1 Priority Jobs in Florida and as a Professional NIST Certified Trainer, I can take credit for training and placing over 2000 people for new jobs in Florida the past three years. While I commend your efforts in this area, itsaddrns me to see you have such deaf ears to so many of us who have asked for your help to STOP this BEAR Hunt. The recent public response to Walter Palmer illegally killing a special Lion should show you how passionate many of us feel about our natural wildlife and what I refer to as "real life." This allowed Bear Hunt is a mistake. You have the ability to Stop it or do the correct research vs patronizing a few local idiots who think theyare under a Bear Uprising. Some things are right and some things are wrong, this Bear Hunt is wrong!

There are not many days I do not see a Bear skirt across my property. They have provided 35 years of beauty, fun and natural life at its best. How can you allow idiots to pay a 100.00 and letthem kill these animals. There is no sport in Bear Hunting. Why don't the FWC issue blindfolds too? We have spent millions to protect them and now you are going to let the idiots shoot them so they can tell their Water Palmer Big Game Stories of killing a beautiful healthy animal for absolutely no reason.

We are not Indians starving for food.

I have always tried to understand tough decisions on zoning, growth, funding, etc....but this issue cannot be justified. The correct facts are not in place.

Sad, disgusting event for many of us who have supported a lot of your programs so strongly. I have attended and supported your MFG efforts from the West Coast of Florida to Miami to north Florida, but this upcoming event leaves a bad taste.

Hope you will reconsider a better avenue than the rough, unpaved road the FWC has elected to drive down on this issue.

Cordially,

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From: Ellen Davis [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear Hunt Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 08:51:26 ______

From: Ellen Davis

County: Brevard

Zip Code: 32940

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please stop Bear Hunt.

Thank you.

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From: Carolyn Barrs [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear Hunting in Florida Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 21:37:40 ______

From: Carolyn Barrs

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32708

Phone Number: 4072670622

Message Body: Governor Scott,

I strongly urge you to reject the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) proposal to open the state of Florida to bear hunting for the following reasons:

-The proposal does not comport with science-based, responsible wildlife management.

-A majority of the public opposes the hunt (Humane Society Poll).

-Research has shown (and the FWC has admitted) that this proposed hunt will not reduce human-bear conflicts, as the FWC is already permitted to control "nuisance" bears that wander into neighborhoods, and this hunt would target bears that live in deeper forested areas.

-Nonlethal conflict prevention programs more effectively address any issues that arise from bears entering neighborhoods. This includes assisting communities with adopting bear-proof trash programs and doing educational outreach about avoiding behavior that attracts wildlife, such as leaving pet food outside.

-Until three years ago, Florida black bears were listed as threatened and the state still does not have complete data on how many black bears it has. The data recently released only includes data from two of the state's seven subpopulations. It is abhorrent to propose hunting the species when there is no reliable, comprehensive, accurate estimate of how many bears exist.

-It allows hunters to draw bears to bait stations and to chase wounded bears with dogs on leash, it opens the door to bear baiting and bear hounding (chasing bears with dogs), two very cruel methods of hunting that have been shown to lead to severe animal suffering.

Thank you for listening to my concerns,

Carolyn Barrs 1027 Winding Waters Circle Winter Springs, FL 32708

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From: Carolyn Barrs [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Bear Hunting in Florida Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 21:14:22 ______

From: Carolyn Barrs

County: Seminole

Zip Code: 32708

Phone Number: 4072670622

Message Body: Governor Scott,

As a florida voter, I do not approve of Bear Hunting. I am strongly against allowing hunters to slaughter bears in florida, as are my fellow Floridians. A recent poll conducted by the Humane Society stated that sixty one percent of Florida voters disapprove of bear hunting and only a small minority (twenty five percent) are supporting this horrific tragedy.

Please do not allow bears to be hunted down, especially considering that it is unpopular with the majority of your voters.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Barrs 1027 Winding Waters Cir Winter Springs, FL 32708

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From: Michael Gannon [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2015 11:49:47 ______

From: Michael Gannon

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 10598

Phone Number:

Message Body: The Florida Panther has struggled over the years to rebound back but not yet nearly to a sizable community in Florida! Please keep them on the ESL. This is critical to Florida's natural habitat balance, a primary source of tourism in your state.

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From: Donald [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panther Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2015 02:42:02 ______

From: Donald

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 98311

Phone Number: 2532822304

Message Body: Really, sir, it is a question of "why". If some panthers (or "a" panther) have regularly and systemically attacked humans, their pets, etc then those specific individuals need to be eradicated. If this is a bounty hunter philosophy or trophy killer, then these endangered creatures are just political "toys". As with the Western States slaughter of wolves, only a few will experience the "thrill of the kill" - but humanity will have lost a piece of themselves.

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From: Jean Thompson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 21:31:16 ______

From: Jean Thompson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 05850

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do NOT remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list. Too many animals are already in much danger and headed toward extinction.

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From: Allison Sullivan [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 19:22:53 ______

From: Allison Sullivan

County: Leon

Zip Code: 32309

Phone Number: 704-906-4574

Message Body: Please do not remove the Florida Panther from the Endangered Species list. For no other reason then the goal set when they were first listed (population of 240) has not been reached.

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From: kristen [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: florida panthers Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2015 09:27:41 ______

From: kristen

County: Martin

Zip Code: 34957

Phone Number: 7723341999

Message Body: Dear Mr Scott Please DO NOT DELIST THE FLORIDA PANTHER. please be an advocate for their species. There are not enough to sustain a healthy population. We keep taking and taking their territory so of course there may be a couple of kinks here and there but people need to learn to coexist with them. Please don't allow them to be hunted and most definately do not allow them to become extinct. You have not done a great job with the Indian River lagoon issues, please redeem yourself by protecting that which can not speak for itself, and without our assistance could very well become only a memory. Don't let that happen. Thank you for your consideration and time.

Respectfully, Kristen

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From: Zia martinez [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2015 01:22:54 ______

From: Zia martinez

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 29649

Phone Number:

Message Body: Dear Sir, Please keep the Panther on the endangered species list. Too many species are becoming extinct because of humans. The USA is getting a very bad reputation for 'gun happy' hunters killing the wild animals on this planet. Don't help destroy the legacy of Wildlife for our children. Sincerely, Zia Martinez

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From: Cindy Farmer [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 22:30:19 ______

From: Cindy Farmer

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 78247

Phone Number: 210-656-2085

Message Body: Please do not take these beautiful cats off of the endangered list. They are endangered and should be given enough undisturbed land in order to survive.

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From: Ruby Elen Anderson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panthers Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 21:40:41 ______

From: Ruby Elen Anderson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: T6J 5K5

Phone Number: 7803996481

Message Body: how anyone can advocate for the death of more animals is beyond me, we need all the animals on earth. Who are you that you have the right to sentence these animals to death. STOP, this can not happen. I will never ever come to your state on holidays again if this is done and will tell all my friends who are animal activists also to spread the word

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From: Lynne Larson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida panthers our heritage Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 21:27:05 ______

From: Lynne Larson

County: Sarasota

Zip Code: 34240

Phone Number: 941-377-6975

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott,

Please do not remove the Florida Panther from its protected status. They are under threat as it is, and at 180 individuals are barely able to maintain their population against human pressure.

Lynne Larson

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From: andrea sarandes [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 09:27:24 ______

From: andrea sarandes

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33547

Phone Number:

Message Body: PLease do NOT remove the Florida Panther from the endangered species list.

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From: Margo Leiser [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: FWC Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 09:22:41 ______

From: Margo Leiser

County: Polk

Zip Code: 33830

Phone Number: 8633938565

Message Body: Mr. Scott, The fact that the FWC approved the bear hunt for October isn't appalling enough, now the Florida panther is coming under fire to remove them from the endangered species act.

The Florida panther has struggled for numerous years to make a comeback after a near extinction. It is too soon to take them off the list. In 2014 it was a record year for Florida panther deaths.

I am also concerned that you are not honoring what the Florida voters approved by overwhelming majority for amendment 1. Put the money that the voters agreed to be set aside for land acquisition. We need land acquisition to protect our vanishing wildlife.

I am a avid hiker and camper. I have been in Florida all my life. I have yet to see a Florida panther or black bear in the wild. I am in the woods all the time. So I have to question why the FWC is making these decisions without adequate data.

Please take a closer look into these decision. Our wildlife depends on it! Margo Leiser

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From: Regina Favarote [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: FLORIDA PANTHER Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 09:39:31 ______

From: Regina Favarote

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 91103

Phone Number:

Message Body: Please do not remove the FL panther from the endangered species list! Please consider all of the negative press that Florida has received in the last few years, your state needs to have something positive happen! SAVE THE FLORIDA PANTHER!!

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From: mary amundson [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 22:43:43 ______

From: mary amundson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 88001

Phone Number: 5753123356

Message Body: Please don't take them off the Extinct list..Just leave them alone......

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From: Ludmilla Bernal [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Keep Panthers on endangered list!!! Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 21:51:33 ______

From: Ludmilla Bernal

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 93451

Phone Number: 805-538-9185

Message Body: Governor Scott, please continue to keep the Panthers on the endangered list. All of our wildlife is going extinct because we aren't doing enough yo protect them and unfortunately there are people who have no respect for the laws or animals! Please keep the beautiful Panthers on the endangered list! Thank you, Ludmilla Bernal)

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From: Chris boltersdorf [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 21:16:22 ______

From: Chris boltersdorf

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34113

Phone Number: 239-793-6686

Message Body: Please reconsider your decision for removal of the Panthers from the endangered list.This species is under enough pressure from loss of habitat and highway deaths.PleAse get a count on this species prior to this decision We know that habitat loss from development is causing enough pressure on this species and this decision may be there demise.

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From: Yvonne Barnard [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Save the panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 20:52:02 ______

From: Yvonne Barnard

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 33772

Phone Number:

Message Body: I'm a 66-yr-old 3rd generation Floridian. I have watched this state be raped in the name of "progress". This animal represents all that is left of the innocent beauty that is true Florida. Please honor this magnificent animal--it evolved here and is an important part of our delicate ecosystem. Thank you.

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From: renee wick [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: endangered panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 19:46:31 ______

From: renee wick

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 97401

Phone Number: 5417461259

Message Body: If you care, you will not remove florida panthers from the endangered list. It is your duty as a representative to do what is right for those who cannot speak.

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From: Kathryn Reynolds [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: don't take panther off endangered species list Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 17:26:59 ______

From: Kathryn Reynolds

County: Okaloosa

Zip Code: 32539

Phone Number: (850)689-0233

Message Body: Please DO NOT take this beautiful cat off the endangered list! there aren't too many left and we don't want them to go extinct! Please don't take it off the list as we need them to be here for generations to come. Thank you -

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From: Jesus Cruz [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panthers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 16:57:49 ______

From: Jesus Cruz

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33013-4143

Phone Number:

Message Body: Stop selling our lands & taking endangered species. We've had enough of reckless governing.

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From: Hande Aksoy [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Save the Florida panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 16:48:12 ______

From: Hande Aksoy

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 34394

Phone Number:

Message Body: The Florida panther should not be removed from the endangered species list. Hear our voice. Hear their voice and act like responsible, fair people.

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From: Cecelia Haugh [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: keeping Panthers on Endangered List Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 16:47:52 ______

From: Cecelia Haugh

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 17268

Phone Number: 717-762-6955

Message Body: Pleas keep the panther on the Endangered List.

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From: JoAnn Owen [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Panther Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 16:42:59 ______

From: JoAnn Owen

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32174

Phone Number: 3866791007

Message Body: Do not take the panther off the endangered list!

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From: Nancy Statham [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: panther important Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 16:17:29 ______

From: Nancy Statham

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 92240

Phone Number:

Message Body: hey .. the panther is endangered get a clue other animals are important to the earth

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From: Jenny Smith [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Protect the Panther! Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 16:08:12 ______

From: Jenny Smith

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 29615

Phone Number:

Message Body: The Panther must be protected! Please do not remove it from the endangered list!

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From: Adam asencio [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Save the pathers Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 15:27:42 ______

From: Adam asencio

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 10029

Phone Number: 3477495826

Message Body: Save the Panthers

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From: David Carr [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panther Kills Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 09:43:40 ______

From: David Carr

County: Pasco

Zip Code: 34652

Phone Number: 727-514-3512

Message Body: Are you crazy? Are you really going to condone a permit for killing Florida panthers?

They are an an endangered species. We don't have the numbers of the cats to be a real threat.

This reeks of an underhanded deal to further land development. If you sign off on this you are just another scumbag politician.

I've had my doubts about you...This will be the proof.

PS. A smart political move would be be to relieve the present commissioner of her job, and promote someone else.

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From: Jane Telander [[email protected]] To: Governor Rick Scott [[email protected]] CC: Subject: Florida Panthers and Bears Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 11:55:34 ______

From: Jane Telander

County: Hernando

Zip Code: 34613

Phone Number: 352-596-6017

Message Body: Do you want to continue to ruin Florida? People come to Florida for our wildlife, beaches, and greenery. Yet you name a Florida wildlife commissioner who is going to let people hunt bears and now maybe panther. You should be ashamed of yourself for pandering to interests that go against what most people in Florida want to protect. But instead you listen to a small group who give you money. It is embarrassing to have the whole world talking about hunting bears and now maybe panthers in Florida. Did the killing of a lion in Africa not make your radar? Do we want to be know as a place that kills the wildlife that people come to see?

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Dear Mr. DelRusso:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office of Citizen Services. To ensure they are aware of your concerns, I forwarded your email to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. If you wish to contact the Commission directly, please use the information provided below.

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

You can influence legislation regarding the regulation of fishing, hunting and use of motor vehicles by contacting your local legislative delegation. You can find contact information for your legislators and track bills as they proceed through the legislative process at www.leg.state.fl.us.

Thank you again for writing.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Fred DelRusso [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 8:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Airboat curfew law taking away my rights.

From: Fred DelRusso

County: Marion

Zip Code: 32664

Phone Number:

Message Body: Rick, I understand there is a discrimination law in Florida against Airboaters 'Me' but counties have taken advantage of it to supercede noise laws that are already in effect. This has taken hunting and fishing at night for alot of us airboaters that do obey Floridas current noise laws. We Frog hunt at night because it is the only way. You cannot Frog hunt durring the day they are not out. We also fish at night for tilapia an invasive fish in Florida. And Alligator hunting is very hard to do durring the day. This has all been taken away from us because of a law stating you can Discriminate Airboaters. I do not believe in discrimination of people obeying the law. I know you are a very very busy man and this is pretty small compared to other issues you have to deal with but if you could just check into this at all I believe you will find this is a very unfair law attacking all Airboaters. It takes away somthing that means alot to my entire family and a lot of other families that ob! ey laws.

From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Frank Nicoletti" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Fishing regulations Date: Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:46:32 PM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott with your concerns about the impact of recreational fishing on Florida’s economy. The Governor is concerned about the economic health of Florida's fishing communities and industries, and asked that I respond on his behalf.

Governor Scott asked Nick Wiley, Executive Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to actively engage in the federal regulatory process and advocate only for those regulations that are absolutely necessary to address the most pressing conservation needs of our important saltwater species. The Governor’s administration remains concerned about the possible impact of federal requirements, such as annual catch limits, for species that otherwise are in good shape.

We are encouraged by actions of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council that minimize impacts of regulations already in place for other species that are important to Florida, such as spiny lobster, dolphin, and Gulf red grouper. We will continue working with the Florida Wildlife Commission and federal agencies to advocate for balance between fishing opportunities and fisheries conservation.

The cumulative economic impact of federal restrictions and closed seasons for so many saltwater species is unprecedented. Governor Scott will continue to support improvements in the science that is being used to make management decisions given the serious implications to Florida, and he will continue to stress that federal managers take into account the significant cumulative impact that these actions are having on Florida’s economy and our citizens.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor’s Office.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Frank Nicoletti [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 6:07 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Fishing regulations

From: Frank Nicoletti

County: Walton

Zip Code: 30506

Phone Number: 770 654 2453 Message Body: Dear Govenor Scott, I am writing to you in shear frustration of the federal fishing regulations that will in a dramatic way negatively effect the State of Florida. The current federal regulatory plan is to monitor all salt water fishermen in an attempt to further reduce seasons and limits of reef fishing in the Gulf of Mexico . The fact that the federal regulators need input from fishermen, needless to say, only confirms the fact, by their own admission they have previously enacted laws restricting limits based on non scientific data. Now we are confronted with supplying information which I believe will only enhance their overall goal of reducing quantities and seasonal limits. This is a damned if you do and damned if you don't report mechanism intended to support the overall goal of killing the marine industry in Florida. I own a boat to primarilly fish. I purchased a home in Florida to accommodate my passion for fishing. I purchase gas in Florida, I pay for maintenance in Florida and I pay many taxes in Florida. I, not unlike many other part time resident fishermen in Florida, spend thousands of dollars to peruse my passion for fish! ing. I know many other men and women who , like me, spend lots of mony to peruse the same activity. In short the Feds are killing what was once a robust industry and I am , as well you should be, concerned about the death of a thriving Marine Industry. Fishermen and the marine need your help to stop the senseless regulatory issues currently being imposed on residents, visitors, and industry enjoying the benefits of the marine environment that is so abundant in the state of Florida From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Kathy Cookman" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Manatee Law Suit by PEER Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:59:12 AM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your comments about Florida manatees. The Governor appreciates your views and asked me to respond on his behalf.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is the agency with the primary responsibility of protecting our manatees. The FWC is involved in ensuring the long-term health of our manatee population, and the Governor recognizes and commends their progress to date. Through their work, and the advocacy of Floridians like you, the manatee has experienced a dramatic comeback in population.

For more information about manatees and how to get involved in future discussions, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the address below.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 www.myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Kathy Cookman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 9:48 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Manatee Law Suit by PEER

From: Kathy Cookman

County: Lee

Zip Code: 33903

Phone Number: 2392170827

Message Body: It is with mixed emotion that I write this email. As a long time advocate, volunteer, educator and nature enthusiast, I have had the great honor to study and share my knowledge about manatees with the public, family and friends. The curiosity about these wonderful mammals started at the age of 7 when I would come to FL from OH every summer to stay with my aunt and uncle in Vero Beach. That was my first exposure to manatees and I was hooked. I had the great pleasure of being region leader of the Docents at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for 10 years, got married on the dock of the exhibit, provided tours, lectures, and worked with them, went on transports for their release post rehabilitation.

Now I am a FL resident, since 2011, and even more involved in manatee research, rescue, tracking tagged manatees by volunteering with Sea to Shore Alliance.

For the past 16 years I have organized a group of like minded and curious individuals on a 2 day excursion to Crystal River to spend time observing and interacting with the manatees in the wild.. if THEY the manatee, wanted to interact. Birds Underwater has always been our tour group as they have been teaching manatee manners for years! Look at the numerous documentaries on these fabulous creatures... the late Mr.Cousto, National Geographics, The Discovery Channel, etc... all going out with Birds. Even our Zoo staff went out with them before our first 4 manatees arrived for rehab and release...learning, observing and enjoying the interactions.

I believe the poor communication or no education of patrons at several swim with companies has led to where we are today. I think rules and enforcement are necessary and limiting the human presence is necessary in cold weather circumstances as the manatees need to rest and reserve their energy. However, I think the elimination of swimming with them is wrong. Everything in moderation.

Lets also consider a depressed area of FL, Crystal River, and the number of people who depend on tourism and the manatee tours. Don't take their livelihood away... instead, talk this out, come up with a positive educational solution for all.

Endangered is the next step to extinction. Do we want to deprive people the opportunity to learn about the manatee? I think not.

Thank you for your consideration to this situation. Kathy J. Cookman, BS, CSTR, CAISS From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Kristin Kappa" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Manatee Swims Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:59:40 AM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your comments about Florida manatees. The Governor appreciates your views and asked me to respond on his behalf.

For more information about manatees and how to get involved in future discussions, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the address below.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 www.myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Kristin Kappa [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 7:06 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Manatee Swims

From: Kristin Kappa

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 44035

Phone Number: 440-506-1328

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I am writing to ask you to please allow specific area controlled areas run by or licensed through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to swim with manatees. As a resident of Ohio, I have come to Crystal River and had the opportunity to swim with the manatees through Bird's Underwater Dive Center. It was a magical experience I was able to share with my family, including my 8 year old son. By allowing people to dive in controlled areas people will still be able to experience this majestic creature while supporting conservation efforts. I understand that we need to protect manatees and their habitat, but allowing controlled areas to host manatee swims, you can control who and where interactions take place. Please continue to allow people to swim with manatees and to continue to have this experience as a part of Florida tourism. Kristin Kappa From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Stephanie Reid" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Manatees Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:58:41 AM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your comments about Florida manatees. The Governor appreciates your views and asked me to respond on his behalf.

For more information about manatees and how to get involved in future discussions, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the address below.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 www.myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Stephanie Reid [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:15 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Manatees

From: Stephanie Reid

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 43220

Phone Number: 614-538-1083

Message Body: Annually we visit your state specifically for the purpose of swimming with the manatees. We follow all of the rules, are respectful of the animals, and spend four days enjoying Crystal River and Tampa. Please do not allow extremists to destroy our ability to experience these magnificent creatures. Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Paul H. Thomas" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Manatees Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:45:10 AM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your comments regarding the Florida manatees. The Governor appreciates your views and asked me to respond on his behalf.

For more information about manatees and how to get involved in future discussions, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the address below.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 www.myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Paul H. Thomas [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:57 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Manatees

From: Paul H. Thomas

County: Hillsborough

Zip Code: 33510

Phone Number: (813)759-3732

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, For many years now my family and I have looked forward to our annual swim with the Manatees. The tour operators we have used (Birds Underwater, etc.) have always put the safety and welfare of the Manatees first, to ensure that our interactions did not disturb these wonderful animals. These tours support our local economy and in my family's opinion in no way harm this natural resource. Please allow the tour operators to continue to be able to offer this amazing experience. Thank you, Paul Thomas From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Shani Roushar" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: DEP ([email protected]); FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Subject: RE: Public Safety Hazard Date: Friday, March 27, 2015 2:45:08 PM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office and sharing your concerns about boat ramps in Broward County. We are sorry to learn of the tragic situation described in your email and Governor Scott asked that I respond on his behalf.

Governor Scott wants to know how people feel about the many critical issues we face. Although we appreciate your concerns, our government is structured on the notion that local communities can best assess the needs of their residents. Voters elect local officials to manage local government business and make decisions about construction, code enforcement, and access to water in their local area. Your best sources of assistance are to contact the Fort Lauderdale City Commission and Broward County Commission. Those dissatisfied with local officials' performance can always make their views known directly to those officials or they may do so when they vote.

To ensure they are aware of your concerns, I forwarded a copy of your email to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their review.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor's Office. Your input is important to him. I encourage you to continue working with your locally elected officials to resolve your concerns.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Shani Roushar [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 3:06 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Public Safety Hazard

From: Shani Roushar

County: Broward

Zip Code: 33026

Phone Number:

Message Body: On January 24th, Lisa Hayden-Gordon, a musician/pianist affectionately known as “Noodles”, disappeared from the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area. She’d been missing for 5 weeks before they pulled her car from the New River at Cooley’s Landing on February 27th. She was 51.

Just 3 weeks later on February 13th, Apryl Foster disappeared leaving the Ybor City area. Missing for 10 days, her car was pulled out of Mango Lake, February 23rd, less than half a mile from her home. She was 33.

Both of these women made a very common mistake. They simply made a wrong turn. A wrong turn that landed them on a boat ramp they mistook for a road which ultimately led them to their deaths. Statistics show an average of 400 people a year lose their life in this way, happening twice as often in the State of Florida than anywhere else in the US.

In the interest of Public Safety, we demand the Florida State Officials create and enforce better Design Standards for boat ramps. There are several cost effective ways this can be done, such as mandatory signage, better lighting, gates, reflectors, speed bumps. Anything that would indicate you are about to drive down a boat ramp!!

The fact that two women lost their lives three weeks apart in this same tragic way means this is a real issue in the State of Florida.

Making a wrong turn shouldn’t equal a death sentence. Please acknowledge this as a serious Public Safety hazard and make corrective changes to stop further senseless deaths from happening. The life you safe could be your own, your children’s, your parents, your neighbor’s. From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Gene Earley" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: SB 680/HB 7021 & FWC Commissioners change to Florida Regulation 68A-4.001 Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 4:11:47 PM

Deare Mr. Earley,

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your opinion about Senate Bill 680 and House Bill 7021, relating to Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Governor Scott wants to know how citizens feel about the many issues we face and appreciates your taking the time to share your views with him. The Governor asked that I respond on his behalf.

The Executive Office of the Governor follows all bills as they move through the legislative process. Should legislation on this issue come before the Governor for signature, he will remember your views. The Division of Legislative Information Services is a helpful resource for information on legislation. You can track bills as they proceed through the legislative process at www.leg.state.fl.us.

To ensure they are aware of your concerns about Florida Regulation 68A-4.001, I forwarded your email to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for their review. For information about the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and their conservation efforts, please write directly to the Commission at 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Web site www myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to write to Governor Scott. Your thoughts are important to him. Information about the Governor’s initiatives and legislative actions can be obtained online at www flgov.com.

Sincerely,

May Kue-Rowan Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Gene Earley [mailto:earley58@cox net] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 4:04 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: SB 680/HB 7021 & FWC Commissioners change to Florida Regulation 68A-4.001

From: Gene Earley

County: Okaloosa

Zip Code: 32547

Phone Number: 850-240-9970

Message Body: Governor Scott,

SB 680/HB 7021 is headed to you for signature - and in my opinion it is a very good piece of legislative work. But, in regards to feeding Florida wildlife it references "Rules or Orders of the Commission relating to feeding wildlife." The applicable rule is Florida Regulation 68A-4.001 (all). Currently the FWC Commissioners are making significant changes to this rule. In the past all issues with feeding wildlife in Florida have been based on the "intentional" feeding. The changes proposed by the FWC will allow the FWC to cite, charge and/or prosecute residents for violations where the FWC states "the person knew or should have known".

Based off of published FWC information and personal discussions with FWC personnel, if this change to 68A-4.001 is passed with the passage of SB 680/HB 7021 then FWC will be able to cite anyone for not removing anything the FWC determines to attract bears - regardless of if the individual has any intent to attract bears. This includes having gardens, having bird feeders, having dog/cat food, having a grill in your back yard, having a trash can put out for pick up without an FWC approved bear lid, and the list goes on. All the FWC has to do, is say that it attracts bears - and if you don't remove it/change it, then they can cite you with a $100 civil fine for the first offense, and, criminal charges and prosecutions for all subsequent events.

Please don't get me wrong, the willful and intentional feeding of wildlife is dangerous and has very negative consequences. But nuisance bears being given a free hand and pass to create havoc and the FWC demanding state residents make significant lifestyle changes to accommodate these rogue bears is even worse and has even further reaching negative consequences.

Governor Scott, I don't know what weight you have with the FWC Commissioners, but, I would greatly appreciate your consideration in personally contacting each of the commissioners and keeping the verbiage in 68A-4.001 (all) to "intentional" for feeding of all referenced wildlife, including black bears.

Respectfully, Gene Earley From: Governor Rick Scott To: Suhail Rolón Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Sunburst Bcc: [email protected] Subject: RE: SEVERE FLOODING IN OUR COMMUNITY Date: Friday, September 18, 2015 9:51:34 AM

Dear Suhail:

To further assist you with concerns about flooding in your local area, I forwarded your email to the South Florida Water Management District.

Thank you again for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Information about the Governor's administration and initiatives can be obtained online at www.flgov.com.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Suhail Rolón [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:54 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: SEVERE FLOODING IN OUR COMMUNITY

From: Suhail Rolón

County: Dade

Zip Code: 33016

Phone Number: 7863021537

Message Body: Good Evening Govenor Scott,

Suhail Rolon From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Tod Stutzman" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Save the manatees Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:57:09 AM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your comments about Florida manatees. The Governor appreciates your views and asked me to respond on his behalf.

For more information about manatees and how to get involved in future discussions, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the address below.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 www.myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Tod Stutzman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:34 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Save the manatees

From: Tod Stutzman

County: Pasco

Zip Code: 34653

Phone Number:

Message Body: please stop any efforts from these morons wanting to cease manatee interactions with humans, Businesses such as Birds under water in Citrus are nothing but professionals and it's important to be able to teach our children through interaction with animals what wonderful creatures the manatees truly are. From: Governor Rick Scott To: Daniel R Thompson Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Sunburst Subject: RE: Shawnee Road Flooding Date: Friday, September 18, 2015 9:35:59 AM

Dear Mr. Thompson:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office and sharing your concerns about flooding on a private road in your area. To ensure they are aware of your concerns, I forwarded a copy of your email to the Lee County Manager's Office. Contact information is provided below.

Roger Desjarlais, County Manager Lee County Post Office Box 398 Fort Myers, Florida 33902 (239) 533-2221

I am confident someone from that office will contact you directly. To further assist you, I forwarded a copy of your email to the South Florida Water Management District.

The person who can best answer your legal questions is an attorney. The Florida Bar offers a Lawyer Referral Service that can be contacted by calling toll-free at (800) 342-8011. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for low cost or pro bono assistance through a local legal aid office. Information can be obtained by calling the Florida Bar or visiting the Florida Bar's web site at www.floridabar.org.

Thank you again for contacting Governor Rick Scott. I hope this is helpful in obtaining the information you seek.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Daniel R Thompson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 4:02 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Shawnee Road Flooding

From: Daniel R Thompson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33913

Phone Number: 239-707-7539

Message Body: Governor Rick Scott, I have lived at my current residence for 29 years. It is a private road in Lee County and I am aware that the residents of the road are responsible for upkeep and repairs of the our road. However Lee County purchased 3441 acres on another private road whose western border is the eastern border of our subdivision. This property is an acquisition of the county for the 20/20 conservation property and is called the Wild Turkey Preserve. With Lee County owning both sides of the road for at least the first quarter of a mile or so and private residences in between other properties owned by Lee County. Historically the sheet flow during summer rains and storm flows south to the county well fields in green meadows . Occasionally the water would cross the rod and flow to us and cross our road as well. This is something we are used too and we know it and act accordingly. After three days of heavy rains our road not only flooded but we had running water cutting through and washing out our road in five different places. It was a mystery to the residents as to why this was happening when hurricanes Charly, Wilma and countless others had never produced these results. Ultimately I drove to the road east of us and found a 26 inch culvert installed under Rod and Gun Club road carrying the water from county property on the east side to county property on the west side and then to us. I contacted my county commissioner Frank Mann's office and spoke to his assistant at that time and have called the 20/20 program ,dept of natural resources the County Commission lead Brian Hammen and have yet to have a county commissioner return or take my call. I have an email that I was copied on between Commissioner Manns office and the 20/20 program director that states that the flooding on Shawnee rd is because of the culvert on Rod and Gun. The folks with the Lee County 20/20 program told me the culvert was installed illegally by the residents of Rod and Gun Club rd , at which point I asked if they could remove or block the culvert . That was three weeks and countless calls ago and nothing has been done .Lack of action by the county has resulted in our road becoming impassible and out of necessity I have spent the past 3 days on a tractor spreading over $4000.00 worth of fill to make the road passible. My question is if some one from Lee County ran over my mailbox or ran into my truck the county would have to be responsible for it. So why is Lee County not responsible for blowing out a private road . My biggest frustration is the inaccessibility to speak with my elected officials and the fact that the illegal culvert is still in place and is draining millions of gallons water off a Lee County Park and into the residents of Shawnee rd as we speak. Sincerely, Dan Thompson From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Susan Caserta" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Swimming With Manatees Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 2:24:29 PM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your views concerning Florida manatees. The Governor appreciates your views and asked me to respond on his behalf.

For more information about manatees and how to get involved in future discussions, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the address below.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 www.myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Susan Caserta [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12:51 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Swimming With Manatees

From: Susan Caserta

County: St. Johns

Zip Code: 32082

Phone Number: 9047088555

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, Please do put an end to one of the last, most natural experiences that still exist in Florida, swimming with the Manatees. These social mammals are free in their natural habitat. The experienced tour operators educate their participants on how to observe the manatees and interact with them when the manatees approach them. I was fortunate to have this experience and had a manatee grab my hand and direct me on where to scratch its belly.

These mammals are not caged in, like "Swim With The Dolphins" attractions. They do have continued threats with their existence, boat propellers and shrinking clean waterways. Interacting with swimmers in their environment is not one of them.

Thank You,

Susan Caserta From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Chris Wallace" Cc: "[email protected]"; Sunburst Bcc: DEP ([email protected]) Subject: RE: Water Management District takeover Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 8:55:37 AM

Dear Chris:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office and sharing your concerns about the South Florida Water Management District. Those dissatisfied with local officials' performance can always make their views known directly to those officials. Your best source of assistance for a complaint about the administration of the South Florida Water Management District is to contact the district directly. Contact information is provided below.

South Florida Water Management District 3301 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 1-800-432-2045

To ensure they are aware of your concerns, I forwarded a copy of your email to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Under Florida law, violations of the conflict of interest laws fall within the jurisdiction of the Florida Commission on Ethics. Those who wish to file a complaint with the commission, can obtain a complaint form on the commission's Web site at www.ethics.state.fl.us. For further assistance, you may wish to contact the commission by calling (850) 488-7864, or by writing to Post Office Drawer 15709, Tallahassee, Florida 32317-5709.

For further assistance, you may also wish to consult a private attorney. The Florida Bar offers a Lawyer Referral Service which you may contact by calling toll-free at (800) 342-8011. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for low cost or pro bono assistance through a local legal aid office. The Florida Bar can assist you with this process. Please contact the Florida Bar directly or visit the web site www floridabar.org.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor's Office.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Chris Wallace [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 7:26 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Water Management District takeover

From: Chris Wallace

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 33470

Phone Number: (561) 793-2513

Message Body: Dear Governor Rick Scott, Rustic Ranches in Wellington Florida needs your help.

Pine Tree Water Control Takeover Pine Tree Water Control District has 3 supervisors 2 of which represent residential, and ag interest, and 1 represents South Florida Water STA 1E. Pine Tree Water Control District referred to as PTWCD South Florida Water referred to as SFW Rustic Ranches referred to as RR Our voting system has been 1 vote per acre.

How is it allowed that SFW an area of approx. 4,000 acres in PTWCD to take over a Water Management District. Rustic Ranches has 640 acres in PTWCD I’m referring to the Ag, Residential community. Board member Joel Arrieta, representing SFW Sta1E has stated in the past that he would not vote in our supervisor elections, as well as issues concerning our Rustic Ranches community, he stated he has no vested interest in the neighborhood, he is not a resident. His only input would be roads, and canal drainage issues. BUT he had SFW vote in this election for the purpose of a takeover.

This is what happened, newly appointed Supervisor, Travis Deering was voted out previously for poor performance and un-necessary spending by the Rustic Ranches community for constantly trying to use PT funds for projects that didn’t need attention as far as projected maintenance, and unwanted programs. We drain well and our roads have never been better. Additionally he boycotted every board meeting after he was voted out. Why did SFW put in a candidate previously rejected as supervisor?

This is my opinion of why this happened, and I basing this on my observations at the Board of Supervisors election of June 15, 2015.There was evidence this takeover was planned by way of manner between, Joel Arrieta, Maria Fong, Travis Deering, and some Wellington staffers. You could hear it in the dissent of the residents as Deering was sworn in. Immediately after that the supervisors started talking about spending money for un-necessary maintenance particularly to the canals and with reference to removing silt, why is this necessary our canals flow freely. They were talking about using our reserves of over 253,000 leaving only $30,000 emergency reserve funds. What happens when that’s gone. You can be sure taxes will go up. See what the reserve will be next year.

So this is the bottom line. We are now under the dictatorship of South Florida Water, they will use their muscle if they want you out, with NO regard to the Rustic Ranches community choice. I am petitioning you Sir, and the governing board members of South Florida Water to:

1. Hold South Florida Water to the their agreement of not voting on issues where there is no vested interest. 2. Void this election.

Sincerely, Chris Wallace, Resident Rustic Ranches From: Governor Rick Scott To: "John Brand" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: [email protected]; FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Subject: RE: boat ramps Date: Monday, April 06, 2015 12:04:07 PM

Dear Mr. Brand:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office. The Governor appreciates your concerns about fees for use of local boat ramps and asked that I respond on his behalf.

Although we appreciate your concerns, it is my understanding boats and other vehicles are registered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for use statewide. Our government is structured on the notion that local communities can best assess the needs of their residents. Voters elect local officials to manage local government business and make decisions about fees for the use of access to local boat ramps. Those dissatisfied with local officials' performance can always make their views known directly to those officials. I understand you shared your concerns with local government. That was the appropriate thing to do.

To ensure they are aware of your views, I forwarded your email to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor's Office. I encourage you to continue working with your locally elected officials to resolve your concerns.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: John Brand [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2015 5:00 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: boat ramps

From: John Brand

County: Palm Beach

Zip Code: 33409

Phone Number:

Message Body: Mr. Scott, I am disturbed by the double dipping going on with boat ramp use. I pay my state trailer tag, and boat registration and now I have to buy a sticker for my boat trailer to be able to use Palm Beach County salt water ramps. Cost 35 a year. I am somewhat disturbed by that but I could live with it if I could use all salt water ramps in this county but if I wanted to use one of the city ramps, say lake worth, Boynton or others I have to pay a daily charge. NOw I do not understand how this cant be onsidered double dipping. THe waters I am launching in is the intracoastal waterway which I believe is a federal or state waterway, and now the county, and ciites are charging to use them individually. Why cant the one charge cover me on all ramps, we only have a dozen or so in our county? can you please look into this and fix it. I spoke to the Director of Palm Beach County parks and his position on one charge for all is " don't know how we would split the revenue" . I pay property taxes, vehicle registration federal tax, sales tax, boat and trailer taxes, how much is enough??? I am a retired 42 year manager from PBC government, and a veteran from the viet nam era I voted for you both times and am hoping you can do something to make this fair. thank you

John Brand From: Governor Rick Scott To: "edward cwalina" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: canaveral national seashore Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 1:48:29 PM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott. The Governor appreciates your concerns and asked that I respond on his behalf.

Governor Scott wants to know how people feel about the many critical issues we face. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is the agency with the primary responsibility of managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being.

For information about the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and their conservation efforts, please write directly to the Commission at 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Web site www.myfwc.com/.

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to share your opinions regarding federal issues and legislation with your United States Congressional delegation. Contact information for the Florida United States Senators is as follows:

The Honorable Bill Nelson The Honorable Marco Rubio Landmark Center Two Suite 350 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 410 201 South Orange Avenue Orlando, Florida 32801 Orlando, Florida 32801 (888) 671-4091 (407) 254-2573 www.billnelson.senate.gov/ e-mail: [email protected]

Contact information for your United States Representative may be found at: http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml. Information about federal legislation can be obtained online at http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas html.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: edward cwalina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2015 9:03 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: canaveral national seashore

From: edward cwalina County: Marion

Zip Code: 32134

Phone Number: 3525465817

Message Body: The Canaveral National Seashore has decided to stop issuing permits to commercial fishermen. I know they have issued them for at least 25 years now that im aware of. I have found documents on our division of land website that give Florida reserved rights on land that was donated to the National Seashore . One such right was oyster lease and fishing in the turtle mound area. It specifically states that the board of trustee's most approve any closures or restrictions of these activities by the Federal government on said land. The documents are numbered 26106 and 26106a . Since they have already placed restrictions on I feel the federal government is in violation of said agreement From: Governor Rick Scott To: "Dawn Davila-Romulus" Cc: Sunburst Bcc: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: manatee encounters in Crystal River Florida Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 11:00:31 AM

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott and sharing your comments about Florida manatees. The Governor appreciates your views and asked me to respond on his behalf.

For more information about manatees and how to get involved in future discussions, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at the address below.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 www.myfwc.com/.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott.

Sincerely,

Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor @FLGovScott

-----Original Message----- From: Dawn Davila-Romulus [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 4:22 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: manatee encounters in Crystal River Florida

From: Dawn Davila-Romulus

County: St. Lucie

Zip Code: 34952

Phone Number: 7729853977

Message Body: Dear governor Scott , I wanted to bring my opinion and voice tures manatee in counters and Crystal River Florida. I have had the opportunity to swim along with these animals for the past 4 years. never once have I harassed the beautiful animals but ok Asians have had with manatees themselves come to me give me kisses without me ever laying on hand upon them. my personal opinion is to not stop the Manatee and counselor but force the company's to limit people to know more than 10 out of time. companies such as Birds underwater adventures and other corporations bring in between 20 to 25 individuals towards these animals at once. companies need to be forced to the maximum amount of people being time I need to be better prepared and better cautious when dealing with a Florida manatee. my hope is in years to come that I and my children will still have the ability to swim and interests with these beautiful animals without ever bringing them any form of harm. thank you! for allowing me to swim with these animals and thank you for making the manatees a bit safer to encounter sincerely Dawn Davila- Romulus From: Governor Rick Scott To: Patrick Williamson Cc: [email protected] Bcc: "FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected])"; Johnson, Janice Subject: RE: unfair legal matters pertaining to state lawenforcement and judicial system Date: Monday, July 27, 2015 10:14:51 AM

Dear Mr. Williamson:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office. Those with allegations of crimes should bring their information and evidence to the attention of law enforcement in the local jurisdiction where they believe a crime occurred. Each state attorney is an elected official charged with certain discretionary duties, including the duty to determine whether or not to prosecute any particular crime committed within his or her jurisdiction. This decision is based on the quality and quantity of the evidence of guilt shown, and in the best interest of justice.

Local law enforcement agencies and the state attorneys operate independently of the Governor's Office. As elected officials, they answer only to the voters of their individual jurisdictions. I understand you contacted law enforcement. That was the appropriate thing to do. I encourage you to continue working with local law enforcement and the state attorney's office to resolve questions you may have about a possible criminal case. To ensure they are aware of your concerns, I forwarded a copy of your email to the State Attorney's Office in Indian River County and to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Those who are unhappy with a ruling or feel a case has not been handled according to the law, should speak with an attorney about what appellate procedures may be available. The Florida Bar offers a Lawyer Referral Service that can be contacted by calling toll-free at (800) 342-8011

Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor's Office.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: Patrick Williamson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 9:31 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: unfair legal matters pertaining to state lawenforcement and judicial system

From: Patrick Williamson

County: Out of State

Zip Code: 32968

Phone Number: 2198693581

Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I am writing you because I am really at a loss on what to do and would like you input or help if I can receive it on a pending matter with you FWC officers here in the Vero Beach area. I will give you case numbers so you can fully check the situation and hopefully you wont be approaching it with a narrow and closed mind like the inspector generals office has. FWNE15OFF02224 and Judicial case in Indian river County 2014IN000874 I was in a air boating accident where I was hit/ran over by a tour air boat. Turned out the tour boat owner/captain is a 30 veteran fire fighter in this county and has many ties to law enforcement and judicial officials. I believe this to be the reason I am not getting a fair and just approach in the situation and since the judge has the final say who is going to oppose him right? The officers investigate and write tickets what can I possibly do to them? Well I think they under estimated my power and right to go higher in the food chain and report these corrupt activities. My next stop will be to the news agencies and let them throw this around and see what they can find. I understand this gentleman who owns this company is retired and doesn't want any trouble and want to continue to make 2 thousand dollars a day riding people around a swamp. But when you purposely disobey the traffic laws of the water and run someone over and destroy a boat and I mean total the boat, then ! why because of your status would you think your now exempt and have the power to make this go away and fault the other guy is ok? This is the honest problem with America today and you know it as well as I do Governor Scott. We have too many people being corrupt and taking pay offs and too many people that are public servants only worried about how their pockets feel instead of doing a far and just job. I hope you take the time to look this case over and get back to me on what I can do or where I can go for help. I want to appeal the ticket I was found guilty of but of course I am just a disabled veteran receiving half of what I should be because the VA is so ridiculously messed up I don't believe the hand of god could fix them so there for I have not the money to fight this . Thank you for your help Mr Williamson From: Governor Rick Scott To: "alexander t. leach" Cc: "[email protected]"; "[email protected]"; Sunburst Bcc: DEP ([email protected]); FWC/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ([email protected]) Subject: RE: volusia county misquito controll restoration Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 1:12:27 PM

Dear Mr. Leach:

Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office of Citizen Services and sharing your concerns. I apologize for the delay in responding to your concerns.

To ensure they are aware of your opinions, I forwarded a copy of your email to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the St. Johns River Water Management District. For further assistance, you may wish to contact Volusia County Mosquito Control at the address below.

Jim McNelly, Director 801 South Street New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 386-424-2920

Thank you again for writing.

Sincerely,

Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor

-----Original Message----- From: alexander t. leach [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:12 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: volusia county misquito controll restoration

From: alexander t. leach

County: Volusia

Zip Code: 32169

Phone Number: 3864783721

Message Body: Dear Gov.Rick Scott, This email is in reference to the Misquito Lagoon dragline restoration project file #65-294562-005-eg As a long time resident of New Smyrna Beach it is very concerning to see what i view as excessive destruction of an ecosystem that didnt need any restoration. First the apparent lack of supervision for both the barriers and equipment is horrible from the view point of a former deisel mechanic. Their equipment is constantly loosing fluids into the areas they claim to be repairing. The barriers are also inadequit as i can easily take my boat unempeaded to their equipment. I as a citizen am reaching out to you because all other avenues are tasking my patients. Please look into this serious problem because i know im not alone in this situation. Sincerely Alexander Leach