Searching For Alligator Hunting Tours Louisiana

By Cynthia Burns


Many people take part in hunting gators and will regularly take trips to various parts of the country to shoot. If you are looking for alligator hunting tours louisiana there are many companies available that will arrange a suitable trip for you. Before you book your trip it is advisable to do some research on the various options that are available to ensure you select the correct tour.

To go on an alligator hunting tour you need to be a minimum of eighteen years old and in reasonably good health. It is useful take along a few essential items on the day such as some good quality waterproof clothing, sun cream and a hat. You also need the necessary licenses to hunt the gators which you can buy prior to the tour and the firm that arranges your trip will be able to help you with this.

There are a few of places where you will find the professional companies who arrange guided alligator hunts. Many will advertise in specialized sporting magazines and you may find details in local newspapers. Most companies will advertise on the net and their web pages are well worth browsing as they contain a lot of useful information and you can make your booking online.

The prices of a tour in pierre park, LA will vary greatly depending on which option you have selected and which company you are using. The price will include transfers to the boats and a packed lunch and soft drinks are normally provided. Alcohol is strictly off limits and it is advisable not to consume any the day before your trip.

There are few options for you to select from when you book you alligator hunt. The basic trip of a day's shoot with the other people on the boat and a shared guide is one of the most common. Package tours are also available and these are extremely good value as they will include your day's food and all of the safety equipment that is required.

At the more expensive end of the scale you can opt to book a private trip which is the ultimate way to hunt prize gators. You will have your own air boat and guide who will take you to areas where you can spend the day bow hunting and shooting the alligators. You will also get educational information about the local area and the other wildlife which make the day a more interesting experience.

If you do not wish to take part in the actual hunt you are still able to enjoy a day on the air boats and be a spectator. You will have to buy a helper license and these can be obtained locally for a reasonably small cost. Even though you are not shooting the gators, you will still learn a lot about them, and their natural habitat.

A large number of the tour companies may offer some optional extras that you may be interested in. You are given the opportunity to have your picture taken with the gator that you have hunted and you can have the head stuffed and mounted as a souvenir. Fresh alligator meat is also offered for sale as well as books, DVD's and other related merchandise.




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