alligator hunting

[rpharr]

first time to hunt alligators. need tips and what gear i need

[jpatz18]

well your going to at least the minimum which are
Spot light
Darts and harpoon
Maybe a snatch hook or 2
Also a bang stick.
rope

Maybe also some stinky bait.

You can get it from which is the owner of this site

or me

[admin]

Hunting methods are dictated by the types of areas you have to hunt and the mode of transportation you use. In Alabama you can not use bait. The other thing is you are to have a noose or snare around the neck or leg before you kill him. In Alabama you can use a shotgun to kill the gator but you can not use shot larger than 4 shot. You can use a bangstick if it is 38 or larger. If you are going to clean the gator to eat I personally would use the bangstick over that of the shotgun. Those little pellets get in the jaw meat and can be tough to get them all out. Down in Florida, I can expect to use my equipment year after year and the bangstick is well used. You can use rods and snatch hooks, bows with fishing arrows, or a harpoon to get the first line on the gator. Then I would harpoon him with a dart that detaches and is on a rope and boey. Preferences on what equipment to use is a lot about what you allready have to work with. If you look at our links page you will see many sites that offer equipment. We try to offer our stuff at very reasonable prices. If you have questions about different types of equipment we will be more than happy to help you out.

[hunter1370]

[admin]

I will tell you that I have introduced a lot of people in gator hunting. We try to take out new people each year. I have not had one that did not want to do it again yet. You can have the bangsticks shipped. Do you have any dive shops near by. If you do they usally carry the power heads in there. If you want to save the money go ahead and use the shotgun. I would just do my best to get out the shot before it gets to the dinner table.

You could alway try to live catch one. Not what I recommend for someone new to the deal. I will try to get a live catch on video this year.