groundhawg
Senior Member
Alligator Hunting List
ALLIGATOR TAG
Belt Knife/hunting knife – wear, optional
Electric Tape
Gloves – plastic, dishwasher type, optional
Hand wipes – optional
Snacks – Pringles, crackers, energy snacks – in cooler
Drinks – water, V-8 energy drinks, if you use a guide most will not allow beer
Small flashlights – two each, one with red, green, or blue lens – one for cap/headlight is a good idea one small one on lanyard or belt/pocket, also larger 6 volt light(s)
Extra batteries for flash lights
Large lights for moving boat and finding alligators, again with colored lens
Map of Lake/area
Compass and/or GPS – if hunting with a guide they might not allow a GPS as they might want to keep their “special places” secret
Cell Phone, insure charged, optional
Cameras – two small disposal cameras – or nice camera but likely to get wet
Bug spray
Toilet paper
Extra clothes, shoes and socks in your truck or car as you are likely to get wet
Weapon to kill alligator with, handgun or bang stick
Method(s) to catch alligator – crossbow, stanch hooks, harpoon, etc.
Items below will be needed after you kill your alligator.
Cooler – large up to 120 QT also a small cooler for snacks and drinks
Salt - 50 pounds, fine
Knife(s) “Skinner” type knifes, 2 each
Sharper –
If you hire a guide – listen to him. Do not bother to pay good money for his experience and knowledge if you are not going to do as he asks.
Other folks please add items you think are good to have or remove stuff you feel is not needed. Thanks.
ALLIGATOR TAG
Belt Knife/hunting knife – wear, optional
Electric Tape
Gloves – plastic, dishwasher type, optional
Hand wipes – optional
Snacks – Pringles, crackers, energy snacks – in cooler
Drinks – water, V-8 energy drinks, if you use a guide most will not allow beer
Small flashlights – two each, one with red, green, or blue lens – one for cap/headlight is a good idea one small one on lanyard or belt/pocket, also larger 6 volt light(s)
Extra batteries for flash lights
Large lights for moving boat and finding alligators, again with colored lens
Map of Lake/area
Compass and/or GPS – if hunting with a guide they might not allow a GPS as they might want to keep their “special places” secret
Cell Phone, insure charged, optional
Cameras – two small disposal cameras – or nice camera but likely to get wet
Bug spray
Toilet paper
Extra clothes, shoes and socks in your truck or car as you are likely to get wet
Weapon to kill alligator with, handgun or bang stick
Method(s) to catch alligator – crossbow, stanch hooks, harpoon, etc.
Items below will be needed after you kill your alligator.
Cooler – large up to 120 QT also a small cooler for snacks and drinks
Salt - 50 pounds, fine
Knife(s) “Skinner” type knifes, 2 each
Sharper –
If you hire a guide – listen to him. Do not bother to pay good money for his experience and knowledge if you are not going to do as he asks.
Other folks please add items you think are good to have or remove stuff you feel is not needed. Thanks.
