Global Sports: What To Expect When Gator Hunting In Louisiana

Saturday, January 16, 2016

What To Expect When Gator Hunting In Louisiana

By Laura Wright


Thoughts of hunting often turn to wild animals that live all across the nation, such as deer. Though there are plenty of ways to book a deer hunting trip, if you wish for something off the beaten hunting path, consider a visit to Pierre Park, LA, where you can take part in gator hunting in Louisiana trips for something new.

It's important to know that you can't just show up in Louisiana and start shooting gators. There are a lot of rules and regulations that are a part of the local laws that must be followed. These are all in place for your safety. That is why you need a licensed alligator hunter and guide to help you hunt these majestic creatures.

It is super simple to get the fun started; all you have to do is call or go online and book your trip. Most trips include all the equipment you will need, such as boats, life vests, bait, hooks, and any other weapons and items needed. Furthermore, lots of excursions are part of a package deal that includes food and lodging, making it easy for people who live in other cities or states to plan their trip without booking each part separately.

Another reason you really need to book a trip through a licensed guide is that there are very specific seasons during which it is legal to hunt gators. Your guide will know what they are and ensure that all laws are followed so you don't get into any trouble. Because the season is not very long, you there are only so many expeditions that can be booked. This is why you will want to book in advance.

Since most people work the traditional Monday through Friday schedule, the weekends are the only time these adventures can happen. Though weekend trips are by far the most popular, there may still be weekday trips available if you simply ask your guide.

Alligator meat is delicious, so many people, once they bag their first gator, tend to want to cook the flesh and have a big dinner. Some specifically want the skin to make boots, while others want it stuffed by a taxidermist. Check with your guide to see if these services are included in the price of your booking, since many, especially taxidermy, will cost extra.

It's important to note that even with a busy hunting season and all the alligators that are killed, they are in no danger of becoming extinct. This is due in large part to an innovative program started by the state of Louisiana in the 1980s. This program helps breed gators, and those eggs and hatchlings are used to keep the population up so these creatures stay abundant.

Find yourself an experienced company with a capable guide who believes in safety first, and you will be in a boat hunting gators in no time. This is an excellent way to expand your boundaries and try something that is safe, legal an sustainable.




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