Gator Hunting?

[Squirm88]

Looks like I will be gator huting for the first time this year. I was awarded a pair of tags for Leon County during pahse 1.

Having never been gator hunting is there any pointers some members would like to give?

I plan to attend the FWC training class. I assume with the Leon County tags I can hunt Lake Jackson, Carr Lake or the Leon County side of the Ochlockonee River. Is there anywhere else other than private property that I can use the tags? Not looking for anyones honey hole just some pointers so I don't get in trouble with FWC. I assume the low water levels in most of the lakes around here will be a factor as well.

Also is there anyone in the area that processes gator?

[FUTCHCAIRO]

LAKE IAMONIA IS COVERED UP IN GATORS, YA MIGHT WANT TO TRY THERE.
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[Squirm88]

I believe that Lake Iamonia has its own quota tags which means I can't use my Leon County tags there. Perhaps someone can correct me if I am wrong.

[Dockwilson]

I don't know much about it, but a friend of mine lives on Lake Jackson. He has been hunting it hard for many years. He got this one last year. Heard they were slim pickings this year because of low water. This rain may have helped.

[Jumptrout51]

You might want to take her.

[spooky]

lake talquin is loaded with BIG gators please take em out

[Gulf Coast]

My advice, Don't fall in!!

[DEMON]

Both Iamonia and Talquin are special units with specific tags. I believe you can add Lake Laffayette to your list if you can navigate it. I drew Leon County as well (the first week)

[One Keeper]

Spooky hit the nail on the head when he said Talquin, launch at Coe's Landing go up the mouth of the Ock. river and pick one out. I was there 3 weeks and saw 3 or 4 that was well over 10 foot. Good Luck.

[GaryDroze]

I assume St Marks Refuge is off limits, but if not, I can show you a few tidal creeks where 10 footers are way down the pecking order. Would be grateful if you could remove two 12 foot dinosaurs that often shadow me while I'm wading.