Legal methods of taking gators at JD Murphree WMA. This is from my hunt packet they sent me.
Any legal method for taking alligators is permitted during this hunt. Shotguns should be used to dispatch alligators secured on line or snare. It is unlawful to shoot free swimming alligators during the September Alligator Season. Only one method of take may be used at a time by each permitted hunter. 1. The following are legal means and methods for taking an alligator: a. Hook and Line (limit of 1 set per hunter) - non-stainless steel hook of at least 9-0 size, 3 to 6 feet of leader material and 100 feet of rope (at least 300# test) per set, approximately one pound of bait per set (beef spleen or 1/4 chicken), and a tool for driving stakes. Area staff will supply one cane pole and stake per hunter (return required). b. Archery - longbow, recurve bow, or compound bow with reel device and arrows with line of at least 300# test securely attached to the barbed fish point. Crossbows are prohibited. c. Hand-held Snare - Size No. 4 or larger with integral locking mechanism attached to 100 feet of at least 300# test line and a long pole. d. Gig - may be used only when a line of at least 300# test is securely attached to the hook or head of the device in such a manner to prevent separation from the hook or head until the carcass is retrieved