One for the bucket list

[e300winmag]

So I was able to knock one animal off my bucket list this winter. I wasn't really sure what to expect when I signed up for this hunt. I ended up hooking into this guy and spent over 1.5 hours fighting him before I saw him. When I finally was able to finish him with a 44mag and we got him out of the water I was very surprised by his size. I am very fortunate to have harvested such a beast!

 

[Mica Man]

Very cool! I sense a new pair of boots in your future.

 

[Elkoholic]

Ethan - Congrats....awesome looking gator! That'll be a good camp fire story, can't wait to hear about it. Did you have it weighed? Full body mount I assume?

 

[pabearhunter]

How in the world did you HARVEST it. Combine or a corn picker ?

 

[LCH]

Wow.. that thing is massive. Congrats

 

[sbhooper]

I like the picture! Nice lizard.

 

[JohnCushman]

Way to go Ethan!!

 

[Dave N]

Nice! Looks like it could EAT the one I killed.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

That is a big old lizard, Ethan. Did you stick it with your bow? Shoot me a text next time you are in the cities, we need to grab lunch.

 

[Big Fin]

I'm gonna do that some day. Interested to learn more about the conservation story behind how they are no restored to a degree most find surprising.

 

[JMG]

Wow! A very unique trophy. Congrats.

 

[JohnCushman]

Tail nuggets with frank's red hot!! And a new purse for your girlfriend

 

[----]

Whenever my wife starts complaining about my hunting addiction, I start showing her the pictures I get from you and she changes the subject. You're a savage.

Florida? Did you eat that big old bugger?

 

[e300winmag]

Thanks guys. He measured in at 11'7". He weighed over 600 lbs. Gator meat is amazing as nuggets. He is going to be a lifesize front to the bar in the trophy room.

 

[jryoung]

"CHOOT'EM CHOOT'EM"

I think it goes without saying, there better be some gator meat in Montana this May.

 

[Summitthunting]

That is way cool, please post pics of him in the trophy room when he's done.

 

[jrabq]

Wow that thing is a Monster!

 

[JohnCushman]

"CHOOT'EM CHOOT'EM"

I think it goes without saying, there better be some gator meat in Montana this May.

I'd be more than happy to cook the nuggets

 

[skimerhorn]

That's awesome. Was it a over the counter tag or draw? Public land?

 

[MT_elk]

Way cool. That is a really big gator. Congrats!