17 novembre 2015

About Alligator Hunting Tours Louisiana

By Mattie Knight


This kind of tour involves hunters who capture and killing alligators. There are several ways used in this kind of activity. These are use of hook and line, bow and arrow gig and snare and the use of firearm. It is not automatic that the above methods are used in all countries. This is because of the alteration in the hunting grounds. Meat and skin are the two main products gained from this tour apart from experience. The skin is further used to manufacture boots while the meat processed for consumption. Here are basic guidelines for anyone who is willing to take part in Alligator hunting tours Louisiana Pierre Park LA.

First, anyone interested in alligator hunting must possess a valid legal license. The cost usually differs depending on whether one is a resident or non-resident. Young hunters who do not possess licenses should be holders of permits. However, there are children who would wish to go with no supervision and therefore, such are required to produce a certificate to show that they have undergone hunting education.

The hunters should always send their applications beforehand. Groups can also be allowed to apply. Individuals are therefore required to produce all their details. They are given tags to show that they have been approved by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. These tags are attached to the carcasses. Hunting in any land should be preceded by permission of the landowner.

The owners of the given wetland should possess and show certificates and documents to act as proof of legal ownership. These are for example the tax receipts. The documents must describe the land fully. This is especially for the case of private lands.

The landowner should also produce a map showing detailed outlines of the property. This will ensure that the hunters only stick to the permitted places and avoid venturing into lands belonging to other people. It will also ease the whole process because it serves as a guide.

After the hunting, alligator harvesting is only done by hunters with harvest permits or harvest tags. This especially applies for private lands. They should therefore get signatures from the landowner to indicate that permission in the property is granted.

There are also public land and water bodies for those who do not own land. They are therefore given equal opportunity of participating in the activity. The only requirement is they must have a tour guide. The individual should have a certified alligator tag issued by a legal authority in order to be allowed to guide them.

This type of sport can be both risky and thrilling. Therefore, you should be able to check on your safety and this could be enhanced with accompaniment of a guide. Alligators vary in sizes with smaller alligators being very fast to hunt and harvest. Larger ones require more strength to kill and take from the water. Depending on preferences of every individual, this sport can be done either during the day or at night. Having guides accompany you is very important and should be emphasized whatsoever.




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