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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: lewy on April 18, 2025, 06:19:15 AM

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Post by: lewy 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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Post by: birdshooter1189 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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Post by: Rainier10 on April 18, 2025, 07:23:50 AM: Wow, that is a masher.
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Post by: MADMAX on April 18, 2025, 07:40:46 AM: That’s a cool trip
Congrats
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Post by: ASHQUACK 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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Post by: Fatherof5 on April 18, 2025, 08:29:48 AM: Very Nice! Congrats!
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Post by: pashok23 on April 18, 2025, 08:49:50 AM: Awesome
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Post by: Pegasus on April 18, 2025, 09:08:11 AM: Yikes! That monster will make a lot of wallets...
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Post by: redi on April 18, 2025, 09:24:28 AM: Dang! That’s awesome. Congratulations
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on April 18, 2025, 10:27:31 AM: Bucket list for sure!
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Post by: bearhunter99 on April 18, 2025, 11:49:13 AM: BEAST! Definitely on the bucket list for me as well!
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Post by: pickardjw 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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Post by: Fidelk on April 18, 2025, 03:07:03 PM: lewy, Reply #3......your wife is very brave, a gator bite hurts.
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Post by: Dan-o 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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Post by: lewy 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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Post by: Rob on April 18, 2025, 06:10:28 PM: Outstanding Gator! On my list... Someday!
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Post by: trophyhunt 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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Post by: lewy on April 18, 2025, 08:26:50 PM: Gotta keep it interesting Jerry :chuckle:
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Post by: elkrack on April 18, 2025, 09:34:10 PM: Winning! Did the guide say chute em? Lol