Where is the kill zone on an alligator?
Well, you shoot the gator in the famous “quarter-sized kill spot” on the back of its head. This is the only good spot to kill a gator for one reason: it is the only place on an alligator’s body where you can shoot straight into an alligator’s tiny brain.
What caliber gun do alligator hunters use?
Rifles in calibers 243, 270, 30-06 are a great choice and handguns in calibers 357, . 44 and . 45 are best. We provide all licenses and permits for these hunts as well as handle all of the paperwork associated with the alligator harvest.
What is the easiest way to kill an alligator?
One of the most common methods of killing alligator is to place a piece of meat that has been laced with poison in a position where it will attract the offending alligator. This really is a reckless way to try and kill an alligator, and is much more likely to cause a problem rather than actually solve it.
How much do you get paid for killing an alligator?
Now, they go for about $12 to $15 a foot. So, for example, a 10-foot gator might go for about $120 to $150. Only you know if that’s worth it.
Can you legally shoot an alligator?
Alligators are still protected under federal law. Today no state allows indiscriminate killing of wild alligators. In regions where the species is considered to have recovered to normal population levels, most states have regulated hunting seasons. A permit is required to legally harvest alligators.
Can you shoot an alligator in Florida?
Trapping and killing: It’s a third-degree felony under Florida law to kill or injure an alligator. It’s also a felony to capture and keep an alligator or its eggs unless you purchase a special alligator trapping or farming license from the state.
Can a .22 kill an alligator?
If you want to kill one with a firearm—and do it quickly—you have to shoot it in a specific spot. If you can hit that spot, the caliber of your bullet, its design and the cartridge it was fired from matter very little. In fact, alligators are often effectively hunted with . 22 Magnum rifles.
