While fishing South Louisiana last week with Marsh Man Masson, Jake Springer, 24, hooked two alligators, which apparently is becoming a trend throughout the region. On the second one, he really wanted his hook back, so he took matters into his own hands – literally! (at 5:20 minutes into the video) This occurred less than two weeks after Jonathan Ryan, also fishing with Marsh Man Masson, hooked three alligators on one trip.
Alligator
Will new recreational season have an impact on our booming alligator population?
It’s certainly no great revelation that the American alligator has taken over our marshes and swamps. Outdoorsmen are seeing more of them.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: The marsh always has something to give
Marsh Man Masson stepped outside the box this week to catch delicious fish that he turned into one of the best dishes he’s ever made.[…]
Alligator
Recreational alligator harvest lottery to open Aug. 20
LDWF recreational alligator harvest lottery will open Aug. 20 through Aug. 30. LDWF will conduct the recreational season beginning Oct. 1-31.[…]