Georgia is home to an estimated population of around 225,000 alligators. They’re concentrated largely along and below the ...

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The most commonly used bait for alligator harvesting is chicken leg quarters. Letting them age for two to three days before using them as bait helps them become more appealing to gators.

He grew up learning how to catch alligator gar and now owns a guiding service with clients all over the world. From getting fresh bait to line testing, the two plan months before hitting the water.