How much does it cost to go alligator hunting?

Alligator hunting is usually priced on a daily rate + trophy fee basis. The daily rate starts from $500, and typically includes the use of the vehicles and gear necessary for alligator hunting (bows and crossbows, harpoons, bangsticks, swamp buggies and air boats, etc.).

How do you become an alligator hunter?

What do you have to do to be an alligator hunter? According to the FWC NAP (nuisance alligator program), you need to have a clean criminal record, no history of fish or wildlife violations and and a permit for alligator trapping.

Can you make a living hunting alligator?

It is thought that fewer people are out hunting, which has led to a below-average alligator harvest in recent years. The cast of Swamp People have the added benefits of earning at least $10,000 per episode, with some cast members earning $25,000.

What caliber rifle is used for alligator hunting?

“All my life I’ve been gator hunting,” Troy Landry said when asked how long he’s pursued these leathery beasts. When asked what it takes to kill a gator, he added, “You’ve got to hit him in the right spot. All we use is a . 22 magnum.

What do alligator hunters do with their catch?

The Swamp People often kill the alligators after catching them and will then try and sell them. The hunters can often profit from their meat and their hides.

Where do you shoot an alligator?

To safely and humanely dispatch the alligator aim for the center of the spine directly behind the skull plate. Do not shoot through the skull plate. The skull of an alligator is very dense bone and fragments may ricochet.

What caliber is best for alligator hunting?

A rifle or bang stick is by far the preferred weapons for alligator hunting. . 243 and 30-30 rifles are popular choices. For bangsticks we recommend a 357 magnum for smaller alligators and a 44 magnum for the larger ones.