Wednesday 23 January 2019

How Hunting For Alligators Can Be Accomplished With Ease

By Diane Olson


Hunting continues to be a widely enjoyed hobby done by people from different regions in the world. However, the techniques used in pursuing deer, swine, and other wild animals are not similar to catching an alligator. The reptiles are lethal and do not spare both humans and animals that come near their habitat. As such, going for this hunt demands that you use the best tools and be ready for a physical challenge. Below are guidelines for selecting the best tools and ideas for successful hunting for alligators.

Whether you are an experienced hunter or you are going out there for your first time, acquiring the required equipment is mandatory. They have to be affordable, practical, functional and durable. Remember, the reptiles are naturally heavy, and the best tools must be used for this purpose. Some of the tools include harpoon pole, bang stick, headlight, electrical tape, sharp knife, gaff, and a snatch hook among others.

Find as much as you can about the tricks of catching the reptile. Even the smallest animal like a deer or hare requires some tricks for it to be caught and the same must be applied here. Considering that crocodiles are only found close to water bodies, you should identify lakes, rivers or swamps that have their infestation for the exercise.

Although the reptiles are lethal, they prefer to hunt down when they are hiding. They stay beneath the water and wait for anything edible that comes to drink water before thrashing it down. As such, your baits should be set on the water, and they must be smart especially if you are targeting mature reptiles. The young ones are attracted to anything foreign moving on the water making them an easier catch.

Use of chicken scent or attaching a piece of cloth torn to look like a chicken lures them all. They come for it thinking it is an egret which is their favorite only to fall on the bait. The piece is fixed on the harpooning pole and placed a few inches above the water level. Anything above the water is a target for the big reptiles which ensures you of a worthy catch.

A hunt done alone is suicidal considering that the reptiles could come after you in large numbers. In such scenarios, you will be turned into a meal within seconds to bring your dreams and adventure into a halt. Therefore, take with you some friends who know how these predators ate hunted. Also, go with a vessel that has received recent maintenance to avoid accidents in the expedition.

Besides using a harpoon and a fishing rod, it is important that you carry with you a bang stick and a small gun. If you can get closer to the reptile, banging it will save you the struggle of dragging it to the cabin while still fighting. Moreover, use of a bang stick is a humane way of dispatching the reptiles than a shooting.

All states have laws protecting both wild and domesticated animals. Before you start enjoying killing the crocodiles, consider getting a permit from the relevant authority. It does not matter how much you would be saving by killing them when the authorities catch up with you.




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