I've seen gators in crystal clear water scuba diving in the Florida panhandle. They've been small, but they still scared the shit out of me. Only three things really scare me under water... snakes, gators, and (sometimes) barracudas.
13ft, 900lb Gator caught in S.C.
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I've seen gators in crystal clear water scuba diving in the Florida panhandle. They've been small, but they still scared the shit out of me. Only three things really scare me under water... snakes, gators, and (sometimes) barracudas.
The story I read said they never did kill it with the gun so she cut through its spinal cord behind its head with a knife to kill it. Sounds like a sweet old broad. Shame to have to kill such a beautiful animal but if indeed they are overpopulated, it will end up helping them overall so they don't dessimate what little territory we have let them have. Come to think of it, we are overpopulated too. Maybe if we let them live they could help with that. :shrug:
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I would love to kill AND eat a gator like that. That head would look sweet in my place.
:beer:fried gator tail ftw!!
You would have 40 lbs of meat. That is what the butcher said was useable out of the 1,165 lb gator. Yes, there are different accounts of what it weighed. Seems like a good ratio.
That's crazy you get such a small amount from such a big gator. 40lbs would last quite a few tailgates though.
where did you see that? not saying I don't believe you, but it wasn't in the OP article.
She's from my town..
And no, I don't know her.
And no, I don't know her.
She can make a few pairs of boots, some belts, and some luggage to finish it off! hahahahaha
Reason is the rest of the meat taste like ass especially with the age of one like this.
It is an amazing creature, its kind of like killing a senior citizen. I understand we are over populated around here, and I ran into them all the time when I was kayaking, but the range should run from 4-8 feet. Not 4+.
Eight alligator attacks have happened in SC in the last 30 years. None have been fatal. Genius.
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Can't get enough of that show :rockon:
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And on the other hand, it would kill you just soon as you stare at it the wrong way. That damn thing would flip your boat or charge at you in a heartbeat, do you have any idea how fast gators are when they get that short burst of energy?
On a side note, would love a pair of gator boots.
Yes, because alligators attack people so often. See above comment. :rollseyes
I love alligator meat and even was a part of a group that killed one during last season. It was six foot and we used a boom stick. There was no reason to torture the animal, and it was not ancient. I hate seeing this old beast getting killed. The meat probably isn't even worth eating on a big one like that.
You have to get it to the bank, so why not use a boomstick? Why shoot it 8 times?
This did make me :lol: but again, this is sad for the environment. Alligators are keystone species and taking away something of that size is going to severely effect the ecology of the region, especially knowing that other big gators are going to be killed in the region as well. I know it must be done, but the state should better give out alligator tags by region, not just overall the state with no rules.
Agreed.
Exactly, no reason to torture it.
Born and raised in the south. Fortunately for me, I didn't become ignorant of my surroundings or other life forms. I have no problem with hunting but to me, something of this size being killed is sad.
That thing is a monster!
Holy crap...this thread went crazy!!!! i can see the points of all the people saying it was a shame to kill it. Yes, I bet that gator was freakin old as hell but that is the sport guys...HUNTING. There is no discrimination as to how old they are. Same thing it get a large buck. If it was a 16pt. buck would you not shoot it if you had the chance...I WOULD!!! Welcome to hunting! I have no problem with killing animals like that as long as it is all used! Use as much as possible.
Also as already stated this woman did not just shoot it from 50+ or whatever yards away. That is not legal hunting methods! There is one tour group that takes you out at night and you have a bow that you hit the gator with and then have to figh it and drag it to the boat. The gator must be within a very short distance of the boat before you are allowed to use a gun for safety reasons!
Also as already stated this woman did not just shoot it from 50+ or whatever yards away. That is not legal hunting methods! There is one tour group that takes you out at night and you have a bow that you hit the gator with and then have to figh it and drag it to the boat. The gator must be within a very short distance of the boat before you are allowed to use a gun for safety reasons!
Hahahaha!!!! :lol::lol:
Holy shit logic and facts brought in......
Severing the spine is the only way to ensure the animal is dead.
Only a fool would bring a gator aboard without making sure. They're not mammals, the amount of damage they can sustain and keep going is ridiculous.
As for the meat. Gators especially big ones store fat in the tail, which is also what most people eat. Some like the ribs as well. 6footers seem to be the best balance between meat and tastiness.
I like Gators, but honestly when they get around 10 ft. They're alot of trouble, at that size they start sizing up humans, and they are patient, sneaky bastards.
And that's not getting into the whole "we're encroaching on their habitat" argument, which I 100% agree with.
Only a fool would bring a gator aboard without making sure. They're not mammals, the amount of damage they can sustain and keep going is ridiculous.
As for the meat. Gators especially big ones store fat in the tail, which is also what most people eat. Some like the ribs as well. 6footers seem to be the best balance between meat and tastiness.
I like Gators, but honestly when they get around 10 ft. They're alot of trouble, at that size they start sizing up humans, and they are patient, sneaky bastards.
And that's not getting into the whole "we're encroaching on their habitat" argument, which I 100% agree with.
So I watched some Swamp People on demand, and I'm pretty sure one of those crazy bastards was trying to shoot a 12ft gator with a Ruger 10/22. Are their caliber restrictions or something? Because if I'm hunting something that weighs 800lbs you can damn sight bet I'm bringing more than a .22LR
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my uncle who lives in the swamp and fishes all the time has had plenty of run in with gators and he carry's a .357/ AK..but im with you im not going to hunt them with a .22
It's amazing how some of you people can still type with all the tears streaming down your face and hitting your keyboard.
I was thinking a .22 was kinda small as well, but it seems to get the job done for them. I guess they have the experience to place the shot perfectly. I'm sure a larger caliber would damage the hide.
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