Global Sports: Best Locations For Hunting For Alligators

Friday, January 19, 2018

Best Locations For Hunting For Alligators

By Mark Bell


The southern part of the United States is renowned for its large gator population. Every year, lots of licensed hunters converge at various private and public lands to harvest alligators for many economic reasons. The following places are prime spots for hunting for alligators.

The state of Louisiana kicks off the list. To many hunters, this state is a gator hunting Mecca due to the never ending swamps that dot its landscape. A vast majority of the local swamps get their water from the Atchafalaya River. The drainage basin of this river is measured as the biggest in the United States.

As much as 30 percent of it is marshland, the remaining 70 percent occupied by forest cover. The marshland is an important source of food for fish, which has resulted in a massive fish population. The gators also feed on the abundant supply of fish, which help them grow to become larger than gators found in many other places within the country.

Many hunters also regard Florida as a good location. The St. Johns Marsh sits perfectly at the southern end of the majestic St. Johns River. Hunters are always guaranteed a decent catch any day due to the heavy presence of alligators in the marsh. In terms of volume, no other river in Florida beats the St. Johns. The local licensing authority issues as many as 500 annual hunting licenses for the river, a factor that draws many seasoned hunters every year.

Not far away in Texas is Victoria County, another wonderful location. You can get to the county as you head southeast away from the city. There have been a couple of big gators that have been captured over the last few years.

Every month, at least 500 disturbance calls are made to the local wildlife office by homeowners. Texan gators have grown to develop little fear for humans and therefore occasionally venture into homesteads and public pools. If you are not a seasoned hunter, catching one may be a hectic job.

Another splendid site is the Bayou Pierre River. It is a river that courses Eastwards away from the Mississippi. The area has long harbored large ferocious gators. The Pierre River also has a record for hosting the largest male gator ever captured in open waters. When the gator was measured, it was found to weigh 686 pounds and was fourteen feet long.

Alabama has a decent population of gators as well. While Lake Eufaula is generally renowned for duck hunting, it is also an alligator paradise. A few years ago, there was a popular story of an alligator that sunk its jaws into a small hunting vessel. The hunters finally caught it, thrusting the river and locality into the limelight when their story came out.

While a hunt can be exciting, ensure you stick to the rules of your jurisdiction. An integral rule is licensing. If you do not have one, you should not hunt to avoid being jailed or fined. Also note that certain sites are protected, so know the status of every place before venturing in.




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