Make sure your hooks and tackle are in top notch condition and don't under estimate the power and speed of these dinosaurs! Take your time and don't
rush things, most of the negative issues I hear about are usually from guys getting into a hurry, take your time and be prepared and methodical, one mistake and bad things can happen.
Make sure you understand the regulations in the county your tag is issued for, game wardens have a complete different thought process than everyone else.
Make sure he is dead, before boarding! The best spot is where the soft skin meets the hard bone on the top of the skull, a bullet placed there does it everytime.
Bring lots of ice and either burlap sacks or old towels to keep your gator wet and cool, a gator can spoil within an hour in the heat.
Have fun.
DC