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Gators!
« on: April 18, 2025, 06:19:15 AM »
Did a bucket list hunt with the wife and killed a couple sweet gators and some bonus hogs. The biggest was a true specimen, absolutely a prehistoric beast that has been around long enough to see some serious changes in this world but has survived them all. Also got to chase down and hand catch a 5.5-6 footer, that was a rush!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2025, 06:19:43 AM »
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2025, 06:20:10 AM »
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2025, 06:21:20 AM »
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2025, 06:22:39 AM »
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2025, 06:23:43 AM »
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2025, 06:24:47 AM »
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2025, 06:42:56 AM »
That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing. That one is a huge gator!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2025, 07:23:50 AM »
Wow, that is a masher.
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2025, 07:40:46 AM »
That’s a cool trip
Congrats
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2025, 08:18:51 AM »
That's a good one!
Also on my bucket list. Who did you go with?
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2025, 08:29:48 AM »
Very Nice! Congrats!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2025, 08:49:50 AM »
Awesome
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2025, 09:08:11 AM »
Yikes! That monster will make a lot of wallets...
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2025, 09:24:28 AM »
Dang! That’s awesome. Congratulations
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2025, 10:27:31 AM »
Bucket list for sure!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2025, 11:49:13 AM »
BEAST!  Definitely on the bucket list for me as well!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2025, 01:14:11 PM »
Awesome! I've got some buddies back home that seem to get tags every year or two. Need to look into getting a tag myself eventually.

Are you getting any soft goods made with the skin? Boots, bags, etc.
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2025, 03:07:03 PM »
lewy, Reply #3......your wife is very brave, a gator bite hurts.
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2025, 04:24:35 PM »
That big one is a MASHER.

And there is absolutely no way I'm wrestling the "small" one!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #20 on: April 18, 2025, 05:32:50 PM »
We are doing a rug with hers, it will fit on the wall a little better. My big one is getting tanned and a euro. These are wild critters, the foulness that comes out of their stomach into their mouth is absolutely rotten. If you get bit I think the infection would be the worst part if you survived, although you probably won’t, they are SO strong. These were harvested in Florida, we were able to kind of do it all, beach bum, have great meals, swamp crawl, get bloody, air boat, kayak, fish, hit some cool historical stuff and more. What a great state, if you have been wanting to do something similar you absolutely should make it happen!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #21 on: April 18, 2025, 06:10:28 PM »
Outstanding Gator!   On my list...  Someday!
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #22 on: April 18, 2025, 07:02:17 PM »
One day you are catching chickens in the woods, the next in Florida!! Awesome gators!! 
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #23 on: April 18, 2025, 08:26:50 PM »
Gotta keep it interesting Jerry :chuckle:
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Re: Gators!
« Reply #24 on: April 18, 2025, 09:34:10 PM »
Winning! Did the guide say chute em?  Lol
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