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Old 09-28-2013, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ohio RailGirl View Post
This gator was found curled around bushes in front yard of house, trapper hit it with a bang stick first, then mouth taped, measured etc. afterwards. Since this gator was over 4 ft long trapper said it could not be relocated.
I do not know how this alligator was killed but I did check ways that "trappers" kill gators.

"Check your local regs. Here in FL you cannot use a baited hook.
Sneak up at night with a light shining in it's eyes, then snag it with a treble hook and heavy fishing rod, spear one with a spear gun or cross bow, or the good old harpoon.
I use a .357 powerhead, no guns allowed in FL."

No reason that a 4 foot alligator could not have been subdued with no injury and taken to a state park such as Silver Springs for release.