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Killed My First Gator 10/29/19

Discussion in 'Hunting - Trapping, Deer, Gator, Hog, Turkey' started by shrimpmansteve, Oct 29, 2019.


  1. shrimpmansteve

    shrimpmansteve Seaworthy
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    Third time was the charm. A month ago one of my co captains asked me if I wanted to go on my first gator hunt. Well hell yes I wanna go so I purchased my agents permit and off we went. Our first hunt was a bust as was the second. However the third trip was the one.

    left work with my two hunting partners at dark and the hunt was on. Being the season closes on the 31st the pressure was on. About two hours after dark one of my buddies sees one takes a quick cast and snags her. He quickly handed me the rod and it was game on. After about 20 minutes we had her boatside and knew we were gonna take her. I was relieved of the rod and handed a harpoon. Gave her a good stick and had a few minutes of tug of war on the hand line. Then I was handed a bang stick. They showed me where to hit her and I completely missed and dropped the bang stick. I reached down under the murky water and immediately was pulled back. I forgot there was still a very live gator right there!!! They handed me the back up bang stick and this time I hit the mark. She taped out at 8 feet 6 inches.

    had a great time and will most definitely apply for tags next year.

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    shrimpmansteve, Oct 29, 2019
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  2. Saltgasm

    Saltgasm Seadog

    Wow, what a rush! Sound like a great time. Congrats, sounds like your in from here out.
     
    Saltgasm, Oct 29, 2019
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  3. duffy

    duffy Powder Monkey

    Little different than pulling up a fish.
     
    duffy, Oct 30, 2019
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  4. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    nice going on your fist Thumbsup1:::1
    your agent should of had a rope with a float on the bang stick.

    agent, you went on a guided hunt?
     
    Nautical Gator, Oct 30, 2019
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  5. shrimpmansteve

    shrimpmansteve Seaworthy
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    I hunted with two friends. The tag was in one of their names. I had to purchase an agents license so I could “assist” in the hunt.
     
    shrimpmansteve, Oct 30, 2019
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  6. mak

    mak Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    Sounds like a fun experience. Thanks for sharing.
     
    mak, Oct 30, 2019
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  7. shrimpmansteve

    shrimpmansteve Seaworthy
    Thread Started By

    It really was an experience. Would definitely do it again. It’s actually the first thing I’ve ever hunted for.
    Thanks guys
     
    shrimpmansteve, Oct 30, 2019
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  8. Shrimp Gritter

    Shrimp Gritter Seaman

    Congratulations, nice one.
     
    Shrimp Gritter, Oct 30, 2019
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  9. Bossman

    Bossman Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    Haha, That will get your heart pumping fast and make you do things without thinking. At least you didn't jump in to get the bang stick. It was a good thing that you had someone with you that had done this before. The only reason I say that is knowing the small things like cutting the nerve behind the head. It is an adrenaline pumping thing as it's going down. Congratulations!
     
    Bossman, Oct 31, 2019
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  10. shrimpmansteve

    shrimpmansteve Seaworthy
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    Thanks guys. Looking forward to next year. I appreciate the kind words guys!
     
    shrimpmansteve, Oct 31, 2019
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  11. Rich M

    Rich M Senior Forum Member

    Congratulations! Gators are fun and you got to do most all of it - excellent!

    I've only been on 2 gator hunts but had a ball each time.
     
    Rich M, Nov 5, 2019
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  12. Insurance Guru

    Insurance Guru Newbie

    Nice alot of people got nothing.........that sucks
     
    Insurance Guru, Dec 19, 2019
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  13. shrimpmansteve

    shrimpmansteve Seaworthy
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    She looks good on my shelf

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    shrimpmansteve, Dec 19, 2019
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  14. bluegeco

    bluegeco Pirate in the making

    why is the head white? did you have it bleached?
     
    bluegeco, Aug 4, 2021
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  15. shrimpmansteve

    shrimpmansteve Seaworthy
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    I had the head defleshed
     
    shrimpmansteve, Aug 5, 2021
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  16. Jeepster

    Jeepster Swabbie

    Great work. I went on one hunt when I was young and fearless. It took two of us to pull that gator into the boat. The gator meat was excellent. Please continue to share the excitement of gator hunting with all who dare to fight the skeeters and feel the rush of getting your first gator.
     
    Jeepster, Aug 6, 2021
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