OT: Shooting gators
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OT: Shooting gators
I really don't want to to post this but I have a very large piece of land which is now a dormant farm. I see more gators than I care to host and would really like a few of them at the dinner table. I have a large wedding coming up and the reception could easily eat at least one of them.
Theoretically, if someone could even hear the shot, could the state do anything if I bag a few of my unwelcome guests? I realize I can call that trapper, but he's an absolute A-hole and was out here about three years ago and literally trashed damned near an acre (and I was growing cane back then and it mattered more). I really don't want him around again. I can think of better things to do than to spend 6 months picking up beer cans, rotten pig parts and crackpipes.
I'm sure nobody would even be close enough to hear a few shots, but I take into account murphy's law. Maybe I could use the ol "he was chasing me" clause.
Advice appreciated, and thanks.
Theoretically, if someone could even hear the shot, could the state do anything if I bag a few of my unwelcome guests? I realize I can call that trapper, but he's an absolute A-hole and was out here about three years ago and literally trashed damned near an acre (and I was growing cane back then and it mattered more). I really don't want him around again. I can think of better things to do than to spend 6 months picking up beer cans, rotten pig parts and crackpipes.
I'm sure nobody would even be close enough to hear a few shots, but I take into account murphy's law. Maybe I could use the ol "he was chasing me" clause.
Advice appreciated, and thanks.
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If they would happen to be coming straight for you,wouldn't you "technically" be allowed to shoot them? 
So, just make sure that you yell "their coming straight for us" real loud when you pop off a few rounds. Then, badda bing , badda boom dinner is served! 
So, just make sure that you yell "their coming straight for us" real loud when you pop off a few rounds. Then, badda bing , badda boom dinner is served!
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Alligators are still Federally protected animals. Could you get away with it? Yeah, most likely no one would say a thing. If you get caught you are talking SERIOUS crime here. Go check out the Florida Wildlife Commision and you would be SHOCKED how much authority they have to seize vehicles, weapons and property. For my tastes I wouldn't touch 'em.
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If your in fear of your life, then kill it! Then call the Wildlife commision and tell them you had to kill it becouse it came after you. It's all a roost. Get my drift. OR Call the wildlife people and tell them your land needs to be thined out.
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At the back of my mind I remain aware of the fact that child molesters are treated better than teachers and cops here in good ol' Fla......but I may go the self defense road here. For the comfort of all, I promise no nepalm. The population of gators may drop by a few..... it has to be. Another dog is now gone. It gets old.
If we end up having the FTE barbeque I'll post a map and you all know you're invited.
OT but is it true REAL native americans can hunt them?
If we end up having the FTE barbeque I'll post a map and you all know you're invited.
OT but is it true REAL native americans can hunt them?
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Originally posted by Airbrush
At the back of my mind I remain aware of the fact that child molesters are treated better than teachers and cops here in good ol' Fla......but I may go the self defense road here. For the comfort of all, I promise no nepalm. The population of gators may drop by a few..... it has to be. Another dog is now gone. It gets old.
If we end up having the FTE barbeque I'll post a map and you all know you're invited.
OT but is it true REAL native americans can hunt them?
At the back of my mind I remain aware of the fact that child molesters are treated better than teachers and cops here in good ol' Fla......but I may go the self defense road here. For the comfort of all, I promise no nepalm. The population of gators may drop by a few..... it has to be. Another dog is now gone. It gets old.
If we end up having the FTE barbeque I'll post a map and you all know you're invited.
OT but is it true REAL native americans can hunt them?
Well, I am a teacher in Miami-Dade County and I cannot argue with the above statement...sad as it may be! Have fun!
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Originally posted by Michael Littman
Alligators are still Federally protected animals. Could you get away with it? Yeah, most likely no one would say a thing. If you get caught you are talking SERIOUS crime here. Go check out the Florida Wildlife Commision and you would be SHOCKED how much authority they have to seize vehicles, weapons and property. For my tastes I wouldn't touch 'em.
Alligators are still Federally protected animals. Could you get away with it? Yeah, most likely no one would say a thing. If you get caught you are talking SERIOUS crime here. Go check out the Florida Wildlife Commision and you would be SHOCKED how much authority they have to seize vehicles, weapons and property. For my tastes I wouldn't touch 'em.
I agree. The risk of getting caught and getting in trouble is not worth it. Also, if you do get caught, your premeditated intentions are now posted on the internet for everyone to see, with this thread. Sounds too risky to me.(Though the taste of gator does sound tempting.)
Does your city or state offer any special circumstances for land owners to help control the gator population? Maybe your city mayor or delegates can point you in the right direction?
Call Bobby Bowden!! He seems to have no problem disposing gators!!
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From: Cajun Country
Being from Louisiana,we had the swomp in the front yard and the bayou in the back yard. Gators were an everyday sight for me.If we had a problem gator,we would call the Louisiana wildlife and fisheries. They would either show up or send a trapper.But,if we killed it,it was no big deal. We would hold it until a game warden showed up or a trapper.There was alot of gators waiting on them! 
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