Alligator Hunts

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Looking for recent experience and recommendations for FL gator hunts in 2026. Rifle and harpoon.
Thanks in advance.
 
No rifle and harpoon is at the end. Greg targets are all over 9 feet. It’s a very interesting and exciting hunt. Greg is a friend of mine and I don’t think you would be disappointed. It’s truly a spot and stalk hunt.
 
Thank you! I called him and you were spot on, Greg is fantasitc. Booked a hunt with him for this upcoming season. Please message me your name, he wanted to know who to thank!
 
Glad you called him, It’s a great adventure. If gators are on your list he is a great guy to use. It’s a rather spiritual trip. Nothing better than having a “well done prayer” on the water as the sun is trying to light things up. Plus, St Cloud is a real cowboy town though most don’t think of cowboys in Florida. Just go for minimum of 10 feet. He will get you there.
 
Ed, I can’t thank you enough. Hands down the most unique hunting experience I’ve had this side of the Atlantic. Hunting alligators has been a childhood dream of mine and I never thought I would find a true fair chase experience, let a lone a guide like Greg Love. Hands down better than I had hoped for and this was no canned hunt on private land. It was the real thing. Ethical, sporting and the honest challenge I was looking for. Safety a priority too. He walked me through the equipment and strategy the night before and again the next morning and it stuck. Our first monster went over 11 feet and was in the boat by 815 am on day one. 2 amazing animals caught and in the boat by day 2. Processing of the hides is underway and the conversation and company was worth the trip alone. Already booking next year to return with my son, Jack and hunt again. Greg is a special guide for sure and the experience was everything you said it would be. Truly grateful.
 
This sounds very interesting and something I have considered for a father son trip. I went and looked at the website but I am still unclear on exactly how he operates and how the Gators are harvested. Would you mind just giving a quick tutorial on how it all goes.
 
Happy to. This is strictly public access and fair chase. Greg gets you on the water early and you will be glassing for gators as soon as there is light. He will teach you how to gauge size and method of take begins with a baited wood plug. No traps, no baited hooks, no tech. The FWC site describes this legal method of take and is another good source of information. If the alligator takes the bate, you will soon be pitching by hand a weighted treble hook until you can set it and — hand over hand — wrestle it to the boat. It’s physical and beyond rewarding to feel and see a trophy size alligator on the other end of a line in your hands and to bring it to the side. When the moment is right, you will be able to dispatch it with a bang stick, and with Greg’s steady direction and help, tape its mouth shut - safety always first - and work with Greg to “roll” the entire animal over the side and into boat. You and your son will never forget it. I’m bringing my boy next year. He’s had big tuna on the line but nothing like this. Lodging and local food was fantastic too. Feel free to DM me if you’d like more details. I can not recommend this experience and Greg Love, personally, more highly. Olde Florida was exceptional.
 
Thanks for the info, that sounds both interesting and exciting. I just could not figure out what his technique was by reading the website. I will keep him in mind for 2028.
 
My pleasure. I can’t recommend this outfitter and guide more highly. Greg Love is the real deal and the hunting is as well. Have already booked 2027 for when my son finishes his exams.
 
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