Fifteen foot. 1011 lb alligator was taken Friday in Alabama on the Alabama River.
http://www.al.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2014/08/alabama_hunter_and_her_crew_ki.html
I would try if I saw one though! Bob
Yeah, I read that earlier today, freaking crazy big gator!
Possible new World Record :o
You can set the new Florida State Record, we've faith in ya. ;D
Be careful, that's nuts!
Bob. What kind of weapon do you use to kill a 1000 pound gator? Dominick
Dominick, In Florida you have to restrain the alligator. When you have it boatside they allow you to use a powerhead to dispatch him. Firearms are not allowed to be used with the exception of a powerhead. No baited hooks are allowed but a snatch hook is ok.
Dominick, here is a link to the 2014 training manual. It covers the rules, permitted ways to harvest alligators etc.
http://m.myfwc.com/media/2198649/alligator_training_manual_2014.pdf
Bob
Thanks Bob. I read it all. Interesting stuff in there. Also I have come to the conclusion that you need to take your lawyer along to make sure you are in compliance at all times. I won't bill you for the time. (I hated to write that it made the hair on my arms tingle). ;D ;D Good luck on the hunt. Dominick
Good Luck Bob! ;D Be safe Buddy! ;)
Dominick, you know I'd love to have you with me in the swamps. If I have tags you are welcome to come along and take one. Maybe an alligator would look good on the mantle at Christmas. Besides I've never seen the Tarzan thing done in real life. ;D Come on down and we will try to fill your tag first.
Bob
Not a Hair on your Butt Dominick! :D
we don't have gators here but from what iv'e seen gaffer tape and a lot of courage is all you need
I see catching gators sort of like catching wild hogs. Both are risky, gutsy and adrenalin rush. I have not done the gator thing but have caught a wild hog and you have to move fast once the dogs latch on to the ears and nose. Have your 3/8 manila rope in hand, quickly knock the hog over and plant knee behind the jaw. And sort of in the same motion grab the lower front foot and tie it first and then tie to the back legs. Takes team work to not get seriously injured. I have some friends that have done the killing of a wild hog with a knife for their chest pumping thrill.
Having survived my youth I will stick to fishing now.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 20, 2014, 02:32:43 AM
Not a Hair on your Butt Dominick! :D
Daron, check out x-ray photos of alligator attacks. Those suckers do a lot of damage. I think I'll go shave again. ;D Dominick
:D
This talk of Dom's butt hair is kind'a creeping me out :-\
Quote from: Dominick on August 19, 2014, 04:02:44 PM
Bob. What kind of weapon do you use to kill a 1000 pound gator? Dominick
According to the story, a shotgun was used for the
coup de grace. "Mandy Stokes uncased a 20-gauge shotgun, loaded it and pointed it at the sweet spot behind the eyes and at the base of the neck where she'd been told to aim by Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division instructors at a mandatory training class." "...a well-placed load of shot to the sweet spot behind the eyes spells a quick end to an alligator's life." Seems the real feat was bringing the 'gator boatside. Amazing story.
Quote from: ChileRelleno on August 21, 2014, 02:50:12 AM
This talk of Dom's butt hair is kind'a creeping me out :-\
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:D Its just a saying John. Instead of saying I dare you! We say "Not a Hair on your A&%! ;D
It was killed with a shotgun. That was in Alabama. Florida has different rules.
Quote from: Cone on August 23, 2014, 12:38:26 PM
It was killed with a shotgun. That was in Alabama. Florida has different rules.
Bob, sounds like your neighbors have better rules :-\...be safe out there.
By the way, if Dominick gets on that boat, so will I, but he needs to keep his pants up, shave or no shave. ::) The unbuttoned shirt, I could deal with. ;)
I'd love to have you both in the boat! I don't think Dominick trusts me though. :o It must be from all those years in court. ;D ;D I can handle a few buttons undone on his shirt but I have to draw the line somewhere. ;) Bob
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 23, 2014, 12:50:46 PM
Quote from: Cone on August 23, 2014, 12:38:26 PM
It was killed with a shotgun. That was in Alabama. Florida has different rules.
Bob, sounds like your neighbors have better rules :-\...be safe out there.
By the way, if Dominick gets on that boat, so will I, but he needs to keep his pants up, shave or no shave. ::) The unbuttoned shirt, I could deal with. ;)
Okay Sal, if you make that trip you got to come across state to Daytona for a day. Maybe joining you and Dominick would be a rather entertaining trip.
You are welcome also Dwight. A little muscle wouldn't hurt to have along.
Bob
Bob,
Is your boat big enough? If Dominick, Sal and Dwight are in. So am I! ;)
It's only 18ft but 4 people should work.