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Key West Method
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A minimalist hunting technique, first documented in the mid 1800's, but likely based on a traditional Native American method. Using this technique, the hunter approaches the pray from behind and cuts off the flow of blood to the brain via strangulation. The method of approach relies either upon stealth, or endurance, with the prey being run to exhaustion. It is likely that the easily caught Key West sea turtles were the most common targets, as they were easily approached and dispatched by even inexperienced sailors and other visitors to the region. Other animals successfully hunted by this technique include the now endangered Key West deer, small alligators, and wild pigs. Among Walloon settlers in Florida this technique was also known as Confit. Fleeing religious persecution in Belgium, these settlers originally attempted to settle in New York, but were not welcome there and continued to Florida. |
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