Your Ultimate Guide Into Hunting For Alligators

By Anthony Myers


Hunting for an alligator is one of the extreme hobbies some people are into. One cannot just simply decide and become one in an instant. To become a hunter for such animal, you need proper training and the necessary knowledge because this kind of hobby is not like just a walk in the park, research is needed for this.

Now, different state has different laws when it comes to this. Before you decide to go hunting for alligators, know what does your state law covers first. You know how dangerous this kind of hobby is so think carefully if you are really up for it, if you are ready for the challenge brace yourselves through all the possibility that could happen.

A spear and a gig are some of the equipment you may use when you start hunting. The spear is used to dart into the place where the gator is hiding. Then, when it resurfaces from above, use the gig for jabbing. But for those larger ones like 6 feet and above, harpoon is recommended in order to control.

Alligators are hidden everywhere which is why the chances of getting hurt is there when locating for one. If you do not want to get hurt, you should be fast in spotting every single one of them on where they are hiding. Usually, it will be on water or through the bushes. Your sensitivity is your weapon into spotting one because they might have already spot you before you do.

As an individual you know how dangerous it can be if they are the ones who spot you first. They might jump out of nowhere before you locate them and it might snatch you which is surely very terrifying. If ever this occurs do all your best to fight him using your weapon and cry for help at the same time.

Another most common weapon used in this is a firearm. Firearms are used because of its capability to kill gators the minute you fire at it. But the outcome would still vary on the skills of the person using it. How can you kill one if the person firing is not good with what he or she does. That is why, if you are going to use a gun, you must be good at handling one.

Tracking where they might be may take up some time. When you have already tracked one, immediately set up a trap in order to catch it. There is a great chance that the gators would go back to that direction, just be patient and wait for it. Your alert level during these times must be high.

Make sure you bring lots of chicken. Chickens are the number one baits used in luring this creature as they tend to love it and the smell of the chicken is very distinct. Put it on your hook and bait it to the gators, one way of getting their attention is by provoking them using the chicken on the hooks.

This is an extreme level of sport, one does not simply jump to one without knowing anything. No individual should be chasing alone if one is still a novice. Even though there are many of you but still all of you are novice does not mean it is okay. You need to have an expert with you if this is the case.




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