Booking Organized Trips To Go Hunting For Alligators

By Deborah Wagner


A large number of people enjoy the great outdoors and hunting trips are popular including gator hunts. The best way to secure a place on a gator hunt is to locate a specialist firm to arrange your trip. When you are booking organized trips to go hunting for alligators it is worth doing some homework and exploring your options.

There are various states in the US that issue licenses to hunt alligators including Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The hunts are strictly monitored in order to control numbers and it is important that you use a reputable company to arrange your trip. The most common methods used to hunt gators are bow and arrow, line and hook or using a firearm.

You will find a licensed firm to organize a hunt by looking in various places. Some firms will place adverts in sporting magazines and in newspapers and gun clubs or shooting ranges may also have the details of a company. If you have arrived in one of the states where gator hunting is permitted, but have not booked a trip, hotels and guest houses may be able to put you in touch with a company.

Most companies that organize gator hunts now have a website and these are a good way to learn about the different trips. You can look at the availability of trips on the web pages as well as the costs involved. Some websites post photos and videos of previous gator hunts which you may find helpful when booking. If you need to get in touch with an online company you can email or call them before you book.

Prior to booking a hunt it is advisable to speak to a few specialists and ask for prices in order to compare them. On top of the costs of the hunt you may need to think about accommodation and travelling expenses. When you have worked out the total costs of the trip you can go ahead and book your alligator hunt.

The costs of alligator hunting will vary and depend on the type of trip you have selected and how many hunters are taking part. The price you pay will usually include the actual hunt, a transfer to and from the boat, lunch and soft drinks. You will also need to pay for firearm hire and ammo costs unless you have your own and your guide will advise of this when you are booking.

Most gator hunts involve a group of hunters and the guide on boat for the day where you will stalk and cull the gators. Many specialist can also organize private trips where it is just you and a professional guide on the boat. Private trips are costly but it is the ultimate experience and you get the undivided attention of the guide.

Many companies that organize hunts will also offer souvenirs of your trip. Many companies will sell you a photo or DVD of the days hunt or you may have the option to take home some fresh alligator meat. If you have had a good experience on the trip it may help others if you post some comments on the firm's web pages.




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