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lundi 14 mars 2016

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By Ryan Turner


The chasing and catching of animals has always seemed to fascinate humans. Alligators happen to be the largest known reptiles in North America, with Louisiana gators being the biggest. Gator hunting in Louisiana, is one of the most interesting things you might do in your life. Before going on this expedition there are some things you should know.

You will require to have a hunting license, from the wildlife and fisheries department. If you own land within the area, you need to get a permit showing that it supports the existence of the reptiles. You will also need maps that show your boundaries, to avoid cases of trespassing. If you are not a resident of the area, or just do not own land there you can use the public waters. You will also need to tags for the animals before the beginning of the season.

Hunting within the state begins and ends at specific times. On the eastern side, it begins on the last Wednesday of August and on the western side, it starts on the first Wednesday of September. This season lasts for thirty days. Having specific times for the hunt, ensures that people do not interfere with the mating, nesting and hatching of these creatures.

Alligators tend to feed mainly at dusk or at dawn. This is also the best time to catch them, as they will tend to surface when looking for food. It is however prohibited to hunt for the creatures in the night. Trying to catch them when they are feeding can also very be dangerous.

Every hunter needs to have good and reliable equipment, which they are familiar with. In this state you can use a bow and arrows, hook and line, or any firearms, apart from shotguns. This are all to make sure that the animals are dispatched, without doing a lot of damage to the hide or the meat. You are not allowed to harass or molest the animals.

As a hunter you need to be very careful when engaging the animals. They are naturally very aggressive and are also very fast in water. They can also be very large and heavy, in this case if they bite you and pull you into the water they could kill you. You are advised not to swim in gator infested waters or try to feed wild ones. A training course, could also be helpful in giving you more experience.

After the gator has been caught and tagged, it needs to be skinned and processed. The skinning can be a very difficult process and if it done wrong, may end up devaluing the hide. It should therefore be done by somebody with experience.

Some people may not want to go into the wetland on their own. In this case you can hire a guided tour, and get to observe the professionals as they go about the hunt. This way you will get to be involved in the process, while assured of your safety. You can also visit the city Pierre Park, which is the largest alligator park in the area. Here you will get to touch, feed and take photos with the animals.




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