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DIY Alligator Hunting in Florida

Last year, in 2020, was my first attempt at hunting alligators here in Florida. I moved here 5 years ago and had wished to draw a tag and hunt this iconic reptile since I first stepped on the Florida sand. I had saw a couple of episodes of Swamp People and had heard stories of folks harvesting alligators in different parts of the US, but I had never had the opportunity to harvest them myself. I will say this, I had no idea what a fun, unique adventure I was in for when I drew the tag and set out to bag a gator.

Wild Recipes

Chase Waller February 12, 2021October 7, 2021 0 Comments alligator, alligator curry, curry

Alligator Curry

Alligator hunting is an incredibly fun and unique way to spend a night on the water. A successful hunt can yield unbelievable amounts of surprisingly versatile meat. From working late nights in Hawaii to looking for a post-bar hopping meal in Korea, curries of all types have long been a favorite of mine. There are near infinite possibilities for ingredients and regional styles. This dish combines gator and curry into something that can bite long after you are out of the swamp.

Podcast

Harvesting Nature January 20, 2021October 10, 2021 0 Comments alligator, cooking, Hunting, Podcast, sous vide, Wild Game

Podcast: Episode 303, Sous Vide Wild Game

In this episode, Justin chats with Ryan and Emily of The Way We Hunt in Oklahoma. They discuss sous vide for wild game, sous vide alligator, the death of the dove popper, dove wellingtons, and so much more!

Film Wild Recipes

The Way We Hunt January 14, 2021October 7, 2021 0 Comments alligator, cooking, Hunting, recipes, salad, video

Film: Alligator Salad by The Way We Hunt

Sous Vide Alligator Tail joins apples, walnuts, and celery in this wild version of a traditional apple and walnut salad. Emily and Ryan teamed up with Justin for this funny and delicious cooking video. #harvestingnature #thewaywehunt

Hunting

Justin Townsend November 24, 2020October 7, 2021 0 Comments alligator, Antelope, Deer, Hunting, weather

Use the Weather and Habitat to Hunt Better

Learn how to use the weather and habitat to hunt better. Justin writes about using flexibility, the weather and habitat to crank out a good hunt when the times get hard. #harvestingnature #meateater #fueledbynature

Podcast

Harvesting Nature October 28, 2020October 10, 2021 0 Comments alligator, Florida, Hunting, Podcast

Podcast: Episode 221, Alligator – Food That Bites Back

In this episode, join Justin and Will on their adventure in northern Florida to hunt alligators. They cover the adventure, catching alligators, methods of take, drawing tags, and so much more. #harvestingnature

Wild Recipes

Chase Waller October 2, 2020October 7, 2021 0 Comments alligator, cooking, fishing, Hunting

Gator Meat Ball Po’Boys

As Field Staff Writer Chase Waller knows, alligator meat is as awesome as the quest to obtain it. This versatile recipe can be adapted to many different game meats as a sandwich filling or standalone appetizer. #harvestingnature

Film

Harvesting Nature August 13, 2020October 7, 2021 0 Comments alligator, cooking, Film, Hunting, Outdoors, Recipe, sausage

Film: How to Make Alligator Sausage

Ryan does an excellent job in this short recipe film where Florida Alligator and Texas Wild Pork meet in a delicious sausage recipe that is perfect for the grill or smoker. #harvestingnature #thewaywehunt

Podcast

Harvesting Nature January 3, 2020October 10, 2021 0 Comments alligator, cooking, Deer, Florida, panther, Podcast, public land, recipes, Snakes

Podcast: Episode 3, The Everglades, Panthers, Pythons, and Swamp Buggies

We took a trip to the Everglades, did a little hunting (or exploring) and recorded a podcast.