Alligators are big crocodilian reptiles with American species being native to the southeaster United States which inhabits cypress swamps, marshes and other freshwater wetlands. They differ from American crocodile with their overlapping jaws, broader snout and darker coloration. They tolerate color climates more when compared to crocodiles that prefers tropical climates.
Some people want to try hunting and harvesting them because of various reasons though this activity is a dangerous one. You could go into gator hunts with other people of same interests and someone with experience is preferable to be a companion. There are various practices, equipment and techniques used in capturing them.
All states have different legal methods for hunting them so be familiar with what those are within your state first. Alligators are hunted commonly at night, which some states allowing this, which can be located with their reflective eyeshine that glows red. The following are several methods you can use in capturing them when they get in range.
Wire snares are affixed to restraining lines that is mounted loosely to poles using pieces of tape or small rubber bands. These are usually used to secure the gator after it was snagged or harpooned and subdued near the boat. They could also be used as initial capture technique though they cannot be left alone because they must be hand held.
Gigs or harpoons may be used for affixing restraining lines into alligators and will consist of the penetrating point secured to restraining line. These penetrating points could be a fish gig, straightened fishhook, spear point or detachable dart. Harpoon is normally mounted on an arrow shaft, pole or spear then thrown while the gig is jabbed.
Snatched hooks are some weighted treble hooks affixed to line that are used to affixed into a gator. These could either be held by hand or combined with stout and long fishing rod that has a reel and these would be cast on where the alligator last submerged or over it. They will retrieve them until a contact is made and must be tight until the animal becomes tired.
Baited hook is like fishing alligators practically and are set during the day though the intent is capturing them overnight. Doing this will involve having it suspended above water and inspecting it everyday with rotten chicken as the best bait. Sets are created usually with a rubber band, rope, an anchor, large hook, leader, and long cane pole.
Bangsticks are common hunting equipment for alligators and are the safest and most effective tools to humanely kill them. This could be done by making their shot centered immediately behind their skull cap with the angle to their brain. They should be discharged below waterline to reduce the possibility of aerial dispersal of bone fragments and bullet.
Guns could also be used though the alligator must be captured first before dispatching it using this or a bangstick. Most firearms have the capabilities in dispatching gators but they still depend on how skilled the user is. Hunting them is dangerous not because of the animals only but also due to the hazards of using these tools.
Some people want to try hunting and harvesting them because of various reasons though this activity is a dangerous one. You could go into gator hunts with other people of same interests and someone with experience is preferable to be a companion. There are various practices, equipment and techniques used in capturing them.
All states have different legal methods for hunting them so be familiar with what those are within your state first. Alligators are hunted commonly at night, which some states allowing this, which can be located with their reflective eyeshine that glows red. The following are several methods you can use in capturing them when they get in range.
Wire snares are affixed to restraining lines that is mounted loosely to poles using pieces of tape or small rubber bands. These are usually used to secure the gator after it was snagged or harpooned and subdued near the boat. They could also be used as initial capture technique though they cannot be left alone because they must be hand held.
Gigs or harpoons may be used for affixing restraining lines into alligators and will consist of the penetrating point secured to restraining line. These penetrating points could be a fish gig, straightened fishhook, spear point or detachable dart. Harpoon is normally mounted on an arrow shaft, pole or spear then thrown while the gig is jabbed.
Snatched hooks are some weighted treble hooks affixed to line that are used to affixed into a gator. These could either be held by hand or combined with stout and long fishing rod that has a reel and these would be cast on where the alligator last submerged or over it. They will retrieve them until a contact is made and must be tight until the animal becomes tired.
Baited hook is like fishing alligators practically and are set during the day though the intent is capturing them overnight. Doing this will involve having it suspended above water and inspecting it everyday with rotten chicken as the best bait. Sets are created usually with a rubber band, rope, an anchor, large hook, leader, and long cane pole.
Bangsticks are common hunting equipment for alligators and are the safest and most effective tools to humanely kill them. This could be done by making their shot centered immediately behind their skull cap with the angle to their brain. They should be discharged below waterline to reduce the possibility of aerial dispersal of bone fragments and bullet.
Guns could also be used though the alligator must be captured first before dispatching it using this or a bangstick. Most firearms have the capabilities in dispatching gators but they still depend on how skilled the user is. Hunting them is dangerous not because of the animals only but also due to the hazards of using these tools.
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