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ncbowfish
10-02-2008, 07:24 AM
11'7'' 600+ Help put this one in the boat going back next week for #2 we drawed 2 tags.This is Chris & his dad David Blackmon.
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Gunnar
10-02-2008, 10:04 AM
:eek: What a monster!

Gregg
Redfish
10-02-2008, 10:30 AM
Now that IS a swamp lizzard! The hide will fetch some "economic stimulus" funds.

I note your picures was taken in daylight. Gator hunters around here typically get theirs at night.
tomytek
10-02-2008, 11:29 AM
Wow!!! That thing is huge. I won't be swimming in those waters ;D
Willie
10-02-2008, 02:21 PM
wow................ that could put a bite on ya..........fried gator tail coming up....*thumbsup*
sullivansisland
10-02-2008, 11:15 PM
NC? What part of SC did you land him/her in? Seen a lot of biguns gittin' slayed with this years hunt... I hear they make a tasty meatloaf...
ncbowfish
10-03-2008, 12:13 AM
NC? What part of SC did you land him/her in? Seen a lot of biguns gittin' slayed with this years hunt... I hear they make a tasty meatloaf...

Lake marion on the lower end.We had good luck seeing 5ft to 7ft gators looking for one over 10ft hope to get another chance at one next weekend.
ncbowfish
10-03-2008, 12:16 AM
Now that IS a swamp lizzard! The hide will fetch some "economic stimulus" funds.

I note your picures was taken in daylight. Gator hunters around here typically get theirs at night.

Got it right at dawn took 3hr to get it in the boat.
NOTHING ELSE MATTERS
10-03-2008, 12:32 AM
Another great use of duck tape ;D

That thing is a big one. How do you catch them?
Tparkin
10-03-2008, 03:07 PM
that's a shame...but I'll leave that rant for another day.
capn luke
10-03-2008, 03:12 PM
Just out of curiosity, what do you do with 600+ of gator? I can figure out the hide part, but is there anything you can do with the rest?
weekend-hooker
10-06-2008, 03:44 PM
EAT'em. Friend sends me gator meat from FL every year!
Lots of gaters around Santee.
Congrats!
lakebiker
10-06-2008, 06:34 PM
Those guy's need a bigger boat. :eek::eek:;D
ncbowfish
10-07-2008, 10:50 PM
Just out of curiosity, what do you do with 600+ of gator? I can figure out the hide part, but is there anything you can do with the rest?
gator steak, gator burger

Those guy's need a bigger boat. :eek::eek:;D
That for shure, we couldn't get it up on the deck of my skiff.
Big Will
10-08-2008, 06:21 AM
Nice Gator! I'd call that one a Bull-a-Gator he's so big...*thumbsup*

If your interested there are a ton of gator hunting videos at utube.

I remember when Gators were a species of endangered now there's said to be more than a million of them in FL alone.

One of my friends got one last year and took 6 hours just to skin it and dress the meat.
Alternate CP
10-13-2008, 05:23 AM
Talk about heart pumping! Nice catch!!

Dave
capn luke
10-13-2008, 06:11 AM
So if how is the gator? I really didn't know people ate gator like that. NOw I'm kinda interested in gator hunting myself. What would you compare the meat too? Please tell me not chicken!
Willie
10-13-2008, 07:57 AM
*thumbsup**thumbsup* sounds like we need some gator recipes posted up guys.....*yay*
workinprogress
10-13-2008, 08:19 AM
Capn Luke,
Sorry to say it, but it tastes like chicken. I don't see why SC gators would be any different than FL gators and there are a few things to consider when chasin' gator meat. Rule #1 is this: The bigger the gator the tougher the meat. Most people who get permits to hunt gators down here are looking strictly for size, but those who want to find the best eating meat go for the 4-5 footers.
capn luke
10-13-2008, 05:19 PM
My curiosity is definately up on this gator meat thing. I have a good friend that is a hunting guide, and if you want to hunt it, he'll figure out how to scare up a trip. I'll have to see if I can't talk him in to arranging something next year. I'm sure that this is something that a couple of idiots like him and myself don't need to be gettin into without experience so I'll have to see if he knows someone who can help. Do you guys have any recommendations for guides on this? Or can you even get a guided hunt for gators? Never been much for having a guide, but I think I'll accept the help on this one!
MartyJ16
10-13-2008, 06:16 PM
That thing is a big one. How do you catch them?

NCBowfish,

I am totally ignorant on the subject (that list is long), having never hunted a gator, but how do you take them? Side arms or bow like hog hunting? Do you bait for them? Trap? Or find a bed and wait or something?
ncbowfish
10-16-2008, 12:29 AM
NCBowfish,

I am totally ignorant on the subject (that list is long), having never hunted a gator, but how do you take them? Side arms or bow like hog hunting? Do you bait for them? Trap? Or find a bed and wait or something?

There are diffrent ways to hunt them. I like to hunt them in the day time. you can judge the size of the gator better, at night all you have is the glowing eyes to size the gator by.I found that watching from a distances the gators habits, you can see how they come and go from the places they like to sunbath or where they like to feed. The large gators are terriatorial and are creatures of habit.Then you can use your troller or big motor to get to them with in bow range (10yrd). If the gator doesn't spook. Once you get an arrow in your gator you better hang on for the fight of you life. Then you need to get another arrow in the gator as soon as you can this is a must. Then you need to try and bring the gator to side of the boat having control of the gator. Putting some type of snare around the head/mouth of the gator then you can dispatch the gator by using your hand gun or bang stick. no baiting or traping. Scouting is the most important part of any hunt. PS. It does taste like Chicken, the smaller gators are better for eating.