The current prices are about $10 per foot for a 9-foot or longer gator, $5 for gators 6 to 7 feet and only $3 for alligators 6 feet and under, Gouaux said. Gator prices reached as high as $20 per foot last year, state officials said.
How much do you get paid for an alligator in Louisiana?
It’s reported that some get paid up to $40 per foot of the reptile unprocessed. People hunting alligators for sport in Louisiana need to have a license issued from the government. According to Louisiana’s state website, a license costs $25 for state residents and $150 for non-residents.
How much do alligator hunters make per alligator?
Usually, alligator hunters work freelance and don’t make any money until they have an alligator to show. How much a hunter makes can vary greatly. However, some hunters report that they can earn up to $40 per foot of the alligator.
How many gators can you kill in a season?
Alligator hunting season is April 1 – June 30; one alligator per bag per tag per person (core counties) or one alligator per person per season (non-core counties).
Is alligator meat good for you?
We have some more good news: alligator meat is also healthy! Yes, who knew this scary beast could be good for you – you know, when it’s not coming at you with those pointy chompers. A 3.5-ounce serving has 143 calories, most of it from protein, just barely 3% total fat, 65 milligrams cholesterol, and 29 % protein.
What is the biggest alligator ever caught?
The current world record alligator was taken by Mandy Stokes, of Thomaston, in August 2014. It measured 15 feet, 9 inches long and weighed 1,011.5 pounds.
How much does it cost to buy an alligator?
When the price was $40 per foot, that same gator was purchased for $400.” So, according to these estimates, when Troy Landry pulls a 12 foot monster alligator out of the swamp, risking his life and straining his body, he might get up to $180 for a perfect hide.
How much does it cost to kill an alligator in Louisiana?
Alligator Prices. Louisiana alligator hunters used to make between $20 – $40 per foot of unprocessed alligator. But increased competition overseas has caused prices to drop to record lows in 2017 and 2018.
What’s the net worth of an alligator hunter?
RJ Molinere net worth: RJ Molinere is a Native American alligator hunter who has a net worth of $500 thousand. RJ Molinere is based in Houmas, Louisiana.
How much does a wild Gator cost on the market?
In our Season 2 story on alligator prices, we reported some rough market prices. At that time, a 7-9 ft wild gator went for $12-$15/foot and one that was 10+ feet brought $13/foot. These numbers were way down from the highest prices the market hit in the late 80’s when a 10+ foot gator could sell for $40/ft.
