What you have to know is the prices have come way down since the 's. One Louisiana newspaper, Vermilion Today , reported that in the season:. So when Troy Landry pulls up a huge gator and nicknames him -- I might add like "T-rex" from the past season -- it might not be as valuable as you would think.
The state's advisory council estimates that in a one-month span of alligator season, Louisiana produces about 20, skins. The buyers of these gators have a grading system, as it turns out. Gators are graded on a scale of -- so you can have a mess of gators but if they don't make the grade, you won't make as much. The tags don't cost a thing. With those kind of prices, you know our Swamp People will be even more motivated than usual to find epic gators to haul in.
Oh, and in case you missed it, the fourth Season of Swamp People will be introducing fans to a slew of new gator hunters — you can meet each team in our profile posts:. Special thanks to Jeromy Pruitt for help with this article. Related Posts. About The Author Ruby Turpin. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.
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But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. In the United States, it can only be legally sourced from alligator farms, and is available for consumer purchase in specialty food stores, some grocery stores, and can also be mail ordered. Some U. But increased competition overseas has caused prices to drop to record lows in and Linscombe say that means fewer people are out hunting, resulting in a below-average alligator harvest this year and last.
Historical: Summary: Under these Texas statutes, no person may take, sell, purchase, or possess an alligator, an alligator egg, or any part of an alligator without a permit. An offense is a misdemeanor. Alligator meat has been described as having a mild flavor and a firm texture. It tastes like quail, with a mildly fishy flavor, and is often chewy, depending on preparation. Unfortunately, after your new pet arrives, he'll probably kill you.
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