JEB
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Gator Info
Thinking about taking the kids to Disney in a year or two from now. My wife just gave me the ok to do a gator hunt while we're there. I've searched on line and found numerous outfitters, but wanted some 1st hand info if anybody has any. I'm not looking for a trophy hunt, just a gator in the 7-8' range.(trophy hunts are way to much $), gotta spend it on the kids at the park. Also looking for a good taxi guy down there that will do a front shoulder & head mount as well. Any info would be great. Thanks !
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Free Spirit
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/12 16:25:48
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Just a FYI on the taxidermist thing---some of the best gator taxidermists in the country are located right here in Pa.
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/12 20:42:37
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What about the rest of the hide? I could use a new pair of boots...Just sayin'
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/13 02:46:07
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Just saw a program on the outdoor chhannel tonight that featured fred eichler and he was actually decoying and calln the gators in. before i watched this program i had no interest in gator hunting i mean what could be hard about shooting an animal laying/sleeping on shore catchn some sun rays, but after watching him hunt these things i reserved a spot on the "bucket list" for gator hunting. i actually just returned form florida tuesday and saw a ton of gators actually while your going to the parks if you look at some of the little fenced in ponds that are in the parks parking lot they usually have a couple gators in them. and if u make it down towards the space center there is a long stretch of water right off the road there and i saw tons of gators in there and one was atleast 10 feet he was huge
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/13 05:53:47
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Fred Eichler is awesome he will shoot anything that moves.... I know a guy that did a gator hunt 2 years ago. I will ask him some questions this week.
post edited by MuskyMastr - 2010/02/13 05:55:24
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/13 11:02:11
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ORIGINAL: Free Spirit
Just a FYI on the taxidermist thing---some of the best gator taxidermists in the country are located right here in Pa.
They get many gators?
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/13 11:35:37
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i actually had the pleasure to meet fred and sit down to dinner with him and talk to him. you should hear some of his stories he is hilarious. im looking now to tryn find some info i wanna get out and do it.
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/14 16:48:05
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Had a similar opportunity with Fred. He is a riot in person. Got to BS for about 3 hours.
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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JEB
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/15 11:11:15
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Thanks, can wait for your info
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/15 13:08:04
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just looked about going in florida and the gator tag for non resident is over $1200! a resident is only 50 dollars seems like it would almost be cheaper to go on a preserve where you dont have to pay the license fee
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JEB
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/16 13:35:58
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ORIGINAL: snyder61
just looked about going in florida and the gator tag for non resident is over $1200! a resident is only 50 dollars seems like it would almost be cheaper to go on a preserve where you dont have to pay the license fee
Thats what I'm planning on doing.
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JEB
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/17 11:29:33
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ORIGINAL: Free Spirit
Just a FYI on the taxidermist thing---some of the best gator taxidermists in the country are located right here in Pa.
Maybe yes, but how would I get my head home to give it to someone. Hard enough to ship back the meat. I'd rather leave it there and have a Fla guy do it and have it shipped when its done.
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JEB
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RE: Gator Info
2010/02/17 11:30:35
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ORIGINAL: Mountian Man
What about the rest of the hide? I could use a new pair of boots...Just sayin'
I bet one of your goth girls would look good in a pair of knee high gator skins.........
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