A Look At Gator Hunting In Louisiana

By Shirley Perry


Louisiana has the largest reptiles in the United States. It is heavily infested with alligators. Indeed, it has the largest population of these creatures in the entire United States. They were originally discovered by settlers. Many people do engage in hunting process for various reasons. There are set procedures that must be followed before one is allowed to engage in Gator Hunting in Louisiana on land that is either privately or publically owned.

Alligator hunter should either seek permission to carry out stalking on their habitats which are mainly wetlands or having land that is infested by them. The fisheries and wildlife department has the mandate to issue tags to those interested in doing hunting. Before season commences, the interested hunter should apply for the tags.

Normally, the licenses are usually applied prior to tags. In order to be issued with one, one ought to fill hunter application form. It contains the personal information of the hunter. Names and the license of the driver are the usual information that is normally present. One is also expected to prove that he or she owns the property. This helps in the recovery of losses caused in case one engages in illegal practices.

It is mandatory for one to provide all the required information on matters pertaining to items to be hunted. It is expected that one reveal clearly the purpose of engaging in the activity. Before this stage, one is required to have acquired permission from the owner of the land where stalking is to be carried out. Hence one is intended to prove that he or she has indeed acquired the permission from the land owner. It is also important to submit hunting lease.

It is advisable that persons willing to have information regarding alligator harvesting and whether qualifies for tags, visit relevant offices or a biologist in charge of harvesting on lands owned privately. To obtain a license, little amount is required to be paid to department in charge. On the other hand when obtaining tags no payment require since it is already catered for when obtaining the licenses.

The east and the west are the zone where stalking is carried out within Louisiana. There are specific times which they are opened for hunting. It is done during the stalking season. Stalking is done by use of baited hooks held with the help of lines. Bows and arrows are used too. Stalking is done during day time.

One is allowed to capture any size of alligator during the season. The regulation is done by ensuring that those captured are equal to the number of tags issued. Through this their population is greatly kept under check. Any other form of fire arms may be used to hunt but not the shotguns.

The process commences by suspending the hooks that has been baited on the surface of water. Normally, structures such as the poles are used when suspending the hooks on the surface of water. The other end of line is tied to a firm structure. The commonly used baits are chicken either the beef or chicken quarters. The suspension should be done in such a way that there is easy removal. Once an alligator is caught is taken for processing mainly within the City Pierre Park, LA.




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