Global Sports: Success When Hunting For Alligators

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Success When Hunting For Alligators

By Peter Roberts


Some individuals enjoy the adventure of the great outdoors. Whereas others may enjoy amusement parks, bungee jumping, or maybe even deep sea diving. However, there are others that go that extra mile and get their excitement from hunting for alligators.

Harvesting alligators has a list of techniques that are very effective depending upon its user. It should always be noted that there is some danger involved when alligator hunting. Different types of equipment are used which are dangerous of their own accord.

One should note that methods that are legal when it comes to alligator hunting vary depending upon the state an individual lives in. So it is very important to be aware of the laws of the state. For instance, some states allow the opportunity to hunt at night where some do not.

Nighttime is usually a prime time for alligator hunting because it is usually during this time that they are the most active. Be on the lookout for their eyes that are very reflective of the light. They usually give off a glow that is red in nature. Make sure to approach them quietly. When using a spotlight make sure to keep the light directly on their eyes. Once in range, the technique becomes ones own.

Using snares is a great way of hunting for gators. They are formulated by using wires. They are then attached to restraint lines and mounted loosely to the end of a pole. Once the gator has been apprehended, they work at securing the gator in close proximity of a boat. However, they must always be held by hand and never left unattended.

Harpoons and gigs are also used when hunting for gators. These are formulated by using sharp points like that of a spear, a straightened fish hook, or even a dart. The points of the harpoon are assembled upon a pole or spear and are thrown. The gig is however jabbed.

Snatch hooks have proven to be another way of attaching lines of restraint. They have hooks that are weighty in nature. They can used with a fishing rods and lines that are heavy. Wherever the alligator was seen last submerged is where the hook should be cast. An individual must make sure that they pull on the line with great strength until the gator becomes weary. It is important to not allow the line to become slack so the hook does not detach from the alligator. It would be very unfortunate if the individual grows just as weary as the gator, and leaves empty handed.

Other methods include the halted hook which is made to capture gators overnight. They are usually baited with rotten chicken. Some like the bang stick approach where a powered of some kind is pointed to the back of the skull toward the brain. It is considered a humane and quick method. However, as with any form of hunting, it is good to remember that gator hunting is dangerous and necessary precautions should always be taken no matter what method is chosen in the end.




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