Alligator Hunting Info
Floridas 2010 Public Water Gator Hunt begins one hour before sunset on August 15th and ends one hour after sunrise on November 1st. Hunting gators is a fun and challenging adventure, offering an exciting and unique experience. Hunts begin just before dark and last until the last gator is brought aboard. Hunters should expect to spend up to 10 hours a night on the vessel actively participating in stalks.
2010 HUNTS ARE FILLING FAST, CALL TODAY!
IF YOU AQCUIRED YOUR OWN TAGS, PLEASE CALL FOR CUSTOM PRICING.
2010 Gator Hunt Prices
Prices include full nights hunt, all licenses, tags, equipment snacks, guide, vessel and transport of your gators to the processor. Hunters may use bow, crossbow or harpoon on their hunt. Hunting is conducted off of an airboat or kicker boat. Prospective hunters should feel free to contact Capt.Joshua about group rates and other discounts.
Prices include full nights hunt, all licenses, tags, equipment snacks, guide, vessel and transport of your gators to the processor. Hunters may use bow, crossbow or harpoon on their hunt. Hunting is conducted off of an airboat or kicker boat. Prospective hunters should feel free to contact Capt.Joshua about group rates and other discounts.
Booking Your Hunt
You may be thinking that a chartered hunt is expensive. Your'e right, it can be a costly venture, but we put gators in the boat, and I offer you a night you'll never forget.
Alligator hunting, for most people, is a once in a lifetime opportunity, both for Florida residents and nonresidents alike. We hunt from a custom Diamondback Airboat or Legend Craft Kicker Boat, powered by an air cooled Mud Buddy motor. Each has been designed for safety and stability while hunting alligators. These boat and motor combinations allow us to efficiently stalk large alligators.
The equipment necessary to hunt alligators is specialized and relatively expensive. We supply all the equipment possible to make your hunt a success.
You may use a harpoon, snatch hook w/ fishing pole, or if you prefer, you can use a bow or crossbow rigged for alligators specifically. Other items required for your hunt will include bangsticks, gaffs, lights, lines, and bug spray. We also supply you with invaluable information on hunting technique, safety (we are hunting alligators), the extensive laws that surround the public waters alligator hunt and boating. When the night is over and the gators are in the boat, we take plenty of pictures, then we help you get your trophy to the processor, taxidermist, or assist you in whatever you decide. If for any reason, we do not fill your tags that night, an additional night of hunting can be arranged at a discounted rate.
What To Bring
Clothes
Wear dark clothing, black shirt preferably with no colorful design on it, because it reflects light. Dark jeans or pants, black or dark blue are fine, camoflage pants work well also. I do not recommend shorts, although they are fine if you don't mind the extra mosquito bites. A light jacket, or sweatshirt can come in handy as well. Also, you should bring a change of clothes for the ride home, you may be wet or dirty. Packable light rain gear would also be advisable.
Shoes
Sensible footwear is a must, sneakers, or shoes that you don't mind getting wet or dirty work great. Open toed shoes are not a good idea. Keep in mind the deck of the boat may get wet, and slippery.
Camera and Video Equipment
Bringing cameras or Video recorders to capture your hunt is a great idea, but I need to give the following warning. You are on a boat, in the dark, in brackish water, chasing Alligators, things have been known to go overboard, (experience talking here). If you wish to bring anything along, please understand there is the possibility of it going overboard or getting damaged. That being said, the moment must be captured, so I recommend a good disposable camera with flash, and a better quality camera for pictures back at the ramp. You may also think about bringing a small dry bag.
Knives or Firearms
This comes up every year, knives with a blade of 5' or less are fine, that's all you will need. NO FIREARMS!!! We don't allow them and neither does Fish and Game, so leave the guns at home. We have bang sticks, and that is all we need.
Miscellaneous
If your wear corrective lenses, an extra pair is recommended. Contact lenses can be better, but its up to you. Soda, water and snacks are provided. We have a cooler on board so you are welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and food. If you choose to deliver the gators to the processor yourself, you will need ice, a plywood panel for the bed of your truck (keeps the heat from the gators) and a tarp. Common Sense and a Positive Attitude Always Welcome!
Succesfully guiding hunters on Lake Poinsett (502), Puzzle Lake (504)
Lake Harney (505) Crescent Lake (508), Lake Jessup (510), Lake Toho (520), Lake Monroe (527), Lake Dexter (528), Lake George (751), Lake County (835)
Volusia County (864)
Please feel free to contact Capt. Joshua with any additional questions.
(386) 747-0631
Info@GatorHunter.com
Gator Hunts
One Night/One Gator
One or Two Hunters
All Licenses, Tags, Equipment, Snacks, Vessel Guide and Transport of Gator to Processor
NO TROPHY FEES
$1,500.00 AUGUST BOOKING SPECIAL
One Night/Two Gators
One or Two Hunters
One or Two Hunters
All Licenses, Tags, Equipment, Snacks, Vessel Guide and Transport of Gators to Processor
NO TROPHY FEES
$2,250.00 AUGUST BOOKING SPECIAL
Two Nights/Two Gators
One or Two Hunters
All Licenses, Tags, Equipment, Snacks, Vessel Guide and Transport of Gators to Processor
NO TROPHY FEES
$2,800.00 Best Value!
